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Obama Unleashes Trusty Secret Weapon Against Trump
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Barack Obama is actively supporting Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections, urging voters to harness hope to drive change and help the party win control of the House and Senate.
- Obama released a video message emphasizing citizen power and made a veiled criticism of Republican President Donald Trump, highlighting recent troubling developments in the country.
- His fundraising efforts have raised over $13.6 million for Democratic candidates, and he has publicly endorsed and campaigned for several key Senate and gubernatorial candidates in battleground states.
- The Democratic National Committee views Obama’s involvement as a motivating force to mobilize voters, while the White House dismissed Obama’s legacy and criticized his impact on the country.
- Obama’s campaign strategy focuses on persuadable voters in critical states, with plans for further appearances supporting candidates in Texas, Iowa, and Michigan in the coming weeks.
