Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

Former president’s backing comes two days before Election Day; Trump has endorsed Republican Andy Barr

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic nominee Charles Booker in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race on Sunday, two days before Election Day, according to CBS News.

Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Obama’s statement

“I’m proud to support Charles Booker for the U.S. Senate,” Obama said in a statement shared first with CBS News. “Charles cares deeply about the people of Kentucky, and by sending him to Washington, working families across the Commonwealth would have a leader who understands their struggles and has what it takes to make real change.”

Booker said he was “humbled and honored” to receive the endorsement, according to CBS News.

Trump’s endorsement of Barr

President Donald Trump has endorsed Barr and visited Kentucky last month, according to CBS News.

“He’s been an amazing congressman,” Trump said during an Oct. 17 rally in Highland Heights. “He’ll be one of the great U.S. senators.”

Barr has described Booker...