Former US President Barack Obama used his speech on the second night of the Democratic Convention to criticize the age of Republican candidate Donald Trump and try to convince the public that the current president is not “the guy for the masses,” according to an analysis by international relations expert Fernanda Magnotta.
Obama, who governed the country for two consecutive terms, took the opportunity to “take a jab” at Trump’s age, in a strategic move to highlight the differences between him and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Obama’s tactic aims not only to highlight US President Joe Biden’s relative youth, but also to question Trump’s ability to lead the country for another four years.
Voter mobilization
In addition to criticizing Trump, Obama emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters. The former president issued a “call to action,” encouraging supporters to actively engage in the campaign.
This appeal reflects Democrats’ concern to avoid a repeat of the 2016 scenario, when current candidate Hillary Clinton lost the election despite leading in the polls.
The convention also featured attendance by former Trump supporters, including Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles and former press secretary Stephanie Grisham.
The presence of these “ex-Trumpists” at the Convention signals an attempt to attract undecided voters and disaffected Republicans.
Alliance with Kamala Harris
Obama’s speech also highlighted the strong relationship between Obama and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
The friendship between the two politicians dates back to 2007, when Harris was district attorney of San Francisco and Obama was starting his presidential campaign.
Since then, the two have maintained a mutually supportive relationship, with Harris often being compared to a “female version of Barack Obama.”
With less than 100 days until the election, both Barack and Michelle Obama are expected to be actively engaged in the campaign, making public appearances and attending fundraising events.
The Obamas’ presence on the campaign trail is seen as an important asset for the Biden-Harris ticket, especially in key states that could determine the outcome of the November election.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Obama “takes a jab at Trump’s age” at the Democratic Convention on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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