More than 500 Democratic delegates are backing Kamala Harris, who is expected to make her first public appearance since Joe Biden resigned this afternoon.

Unlike Bill and Hillary Clinton, for example, former President Barack Obama refrained from immediately endorsing the vice president at her inauguration. Some Democrats worry that too quick a passing of the baton between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris could look like a coronation, while Democratic delegates remain free to vote at the party’s convention, which runs from Aug. 19 to 22 in Chicago.

in I reportedThe former US president pledged to support the party's future candidate, but spoke specifically about Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the race. “Joe understands better than anyone what is at stake in this election: Everything he has fought for his entire life and everything the Democratic Party stands for is at risk if we let Donald Trump back into the White House and let Republicans take control of Congress,” he added.Barack Obama wrote, welcoming the difficult decision made by his former vice president.

According to him, he is a “A testament to Joe Biden’s love for his country—and a historic example of a true servant of the state who once again puts the interests of the American people before his own—an example that future generations of leaders would do well to follow.” “We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence in the ability of our party’s leaders to create a process that will produce an exceptional candidate.He added, referring to the conference that will be held after a month.

But Barack Obama isn’t the only Democratic figure who has remained cautious and not immediately endorsed Kamala Harris. When asked by CNN on Sunday if he supported her candidacy, New York Mayor Eric Adams declined to answer. “There is an appointment process that must take place.” He insisted, recalling that he was one of the Democratic delegates called to vote during the convention.