Obama endorses Clinton as political heir

US President Barack Obama has implored voters to help continue his legacy by carrying Hillary Clinton to victory at the polls in November.  

Mr Obama praised Mrs Clinton at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, as the most qualified person ever to run for the White House.  

He said voters faced a choice between hope and fear, attacking "home-grown demagogue" Republican Donald Trump.  

Mr Trump has responded by rejecting the president's optimistic portrayal, saying millions of American citizens do not feel great living in poverty, violence and despair.

BBC