Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats and criticizes Trump ten days before US midterms
Former US President Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan to support Democratic candidates and criticized current President Donald Trump ten days before the midterm elections.
Obama attacks Trump administration record
The former president accused the Republican leader of corruption while speaking at rallies in Cleveland and Detroit. He also criticized the administration's strategy regarding Iran and mocked recent changes to White House decor. Obama described the upcoming vote as a necessary step to rein in the current presidency.
Focus on Michigan Senate race
Obama specifically endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in his bid against Republican Mike Rogers for the US Senate seat. Supporters hope his presence will energize voters for this closely divided contest. The former president noted that Democrats must flip the circuit breaker to bring accountability back to government.
2 outlets, different leads
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Business Recorder
Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms
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France 24
US midterms: Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats
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