Obama to Hit Campaign Trail for Biden

Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail soon for his vice president, according to a person familiar with his plans.

Obama has been active in Biden’s campaign, filming a conversation with him and how-to-vote guides, hosting a virtual fundraiser, giving a speech at the Democratic National Convention and releasing a phone number where Americans can text him.

But Obama, who remains popular with Democratic voters and showed chops at campaigning during his two runs for president, has not been on the stump for Biden as the election much until now.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Biden said he was happy with what Obama’s done so far.

“He’s doing enough for our campaign and he’ll be out on the trail,” Biden said. -- Tyler Pager and Gregory Korte