AceShowbiz - Former President Barack Obama, despite a mechanical issue, joined Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz in Madison, Wisconsin, to rally support for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

On October 22, Obama appeared at a rally with Walz, expressing regret for his late arrival due to an unexpected oil leak from his plane. He shared that he had to take a "nice road trip" to the venue instead of flying directly.

The rally marked Obama's second campaign appearance for Harris, who is running as the vice presidential nominee alongside President Joe Biden. Obama has been a vocal supporter of Harris, endorsing her after Biden withdrew from the race.

Despite the plane delay, Obama's presence at the rally was met with enthusiasm. However, his previous remarks at a Harris rally in Pennsylvania drew criticism, with some swing state voters finding them offensive.

Analysis conducted by Impact Social revealed that Obama's comments were perceived as disrespectful and patronizing to Black voters. Obama's intent to address Harris's lack of support among Black male voters was met with backlash.

Despite this setback, Harris maintains a slight lead over Trump in national polls, according to FiveThirtyEight. However, Trump has gained momentum in recent days, and the 2024 election remains a tight race.