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Democrats see ‘hope’ with Obama on campaign trail as he helps boost cash and energy

Former President Barack Obama has been increasing his involvement in the 2026 elections this week, lending his name to a new effort to boost Democrats‘ chances and endorsing a handful of candidates in battlegrounds. The former president appeared in a new series of digital ads for the Democratic National Committee aimed at driving voter turnout, […]

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Washington Examiner· Oct 9, 4:03 PMDemocrats see ‘hope’ with Obama on campaign trail as he helps boost cash and energy

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