Former United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate in the upcoming election, it was confirmed on Friday. On her social media, Harris released a video of herself having a telephone call with the Obamas during which the two affirmed their support. “We called to say, Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president said, and his wife added that “the country needs a happy warrior.” Their endorsement came amid some public comments calling on the ex-First Lady to join the race herself.