Obama did not support any of the candidates for his post

Barack Obama "is not going to offer his support to any of the candidates for the presidency of the United States." This was stated by spokesman for the head of the Washington administration Josh Ernest.

“Over time, this may change, but for now his position is exactly that,” said a White House spokesman.

Presidential support is not guaranteed and the current vice president, Joseph Biden, if he decides to claim the seat of his patron. Ernest stressed that Biden’s entry into the election race is “a purely personal decision,” and the vice president will announce it when and if he considers it necessary.

More than two dozen politicians joined the US presidential race. According to public opinion polls, the former leads among Democrats Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, among republicans - Donald Trump

The pre-election convention of the Democratic Party is expected to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., 25-28 on July 2016. The Republican convention is scheduled for July 18-21 on July 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. According to their results, official candidates from the parties in the presidential elections who will be held on November 8 of the year should be determined.