Tweet Facebook Mail Former President Barack Obama told the crowd at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday that he is "feeling hopeful" because Vice President Kamala Harris is ready to step into the White House. "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling fired up. I'm feeling ready to go," he said during his keynote speech.
He was introduced by his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama. READ MORE: Record-breaking warm spell smothers entire southern hemisphere Former President Obama endorsed Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. (Nine) "This convention has always been pretty good to kids with funny names who believe in a country where anything is possible," Obama said to cheers from the crowd.
"Because we have a chance to elect someone who has spent her entire life trying to give people the same chances America gave her." Obama went on to tell the convention crowd that America is "ready for a new chapter" with Harris. "Kamala Harris is ready for the job.
This is a person who has spent her life fighting on behalf of people who need a voice and a champion," the former president said. "As you heard from Michelle, Kamala wasn't born into privilege. She had to work for what she's got, and she actually cares about what other people are going through.
She's not the neighbour running the leaf blower – she's the neighbour rushing over to help when you need a hand." READ MORE: Wife, children seeking 'refuge' before man attacked Sydney home The 44th Presiden.