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Obama hits campaign trail for Democrats as midterm elections approach

BBC News's headline. Reported by BBC News, France 24, BBC News World, Capital FM Kenya, ABC News (US), Nigerian Tribune and 1 more.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to MyJoyOnline and BBC News, former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. MyJoyOnline reported that Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices. BBC News quoted Obama saying the election is the last best chance to rein in what he called the foolishness of the administration. ABC News reported that both the Democratic and Republican parties are leaning into presidential power as early voting for the midterms takes place. The sources do not give further details on the campaign events, so the story is developing.

Key points

  • Former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections, according to BBC News.
  • MyJoyOnline reported Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices.
  • Obama said the election is our last best chance to rein in some of the foolishness of this administration, BBC News reported.
  • ABC News reported early voting is under way for the midterm elections, with both parties leaning into presidential power.

What we know

  • Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections, according to BBC News and MyJoyOnline.
  • Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices, according to MyJoyOnline.
  • Early voting for the midterm elections is under way, according to ABC News.
  • Both the Democratic and Republican parties are leaning into presidential power, according to ABC News.

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Who is covering it

  1. BBC News United Kingdom Obama hits campaign trail for Democrats as midterm elections approach "This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said. 24 Oct · Tier 2
  2. France 24 France Obama hits campaign trail for democrats 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 majo 25 Oct · Tier 2
  3. BBC News World United Kingdom Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration". 25 Oct · Tier 2
  4. Capital FM Kenya Kenya Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US… 25 Oct · Tier 3
  5. ABC News (US) United States WATCH: Obama, Trump hit the campaign trail ahead of critical midterm elections Both the Democratic and Republican parties are now leaning into presidential power amid early voting for the midterm elections. 24 Oct · Tier 3
  6. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria US midterm elections: Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats Former United States President, Barack Obama, has criticised President Donald Trump over the Iran war, rising consumer prices and his administration’s record as he campaigned for Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Obama, who addressed supporters in Ohio and Michigan on 25 Oct · Tier 3
  7. MyJoyOnline Ghana Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections Former President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. "This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Oba 25 Oct · Tier 3

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