Midterms: Obama campaigns for Democrats, slams Trump
Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Ohio to rally support for Democrats ahead of the US midterms, criticising Donald Trump over the war with Iran.
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Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Ohio to rally support for Democrats ahead of the US midterms, criticising Donald Trump over the war with Iran.
With less than two weeks to go before the US midterm elections, former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail, rallying support for Democratic candidates in the key states of Michigan and Ohio. He criticised the Trump administration, blaming the White House for rising living costs, a major concern for voters. Democrats are hoping to regain control of Congress, with polls showing several closely contested races. Ophelie Jacobson has more.
Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".
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