Obama hits campaign trail for Democrats as midterm elections approach
Summary
Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio for Democratic candidates ahead of the 3 November U.S. midterm elections, criticizing President Donald Trump over the Iran war and consumer prices. Trump voted early in Florida and planned to campaign in Georgia as both parties seek control of Congress.Key Facts
- Obama appeared in Cleveland to support Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and governor candidate Amy Acton.
- Obama said the election could help hold the Trump administration accountable and argued that consumer prices had risen under Trump.
- Obama said the Iran war had given Iran “veto power” over the Strait of Hormuz, which had been open to marine traffic before hostilities began in February.
- Trump said he might have to finish the war with Iran or reach a deal, and said either outcome would be a win.
- Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast advance ballots in Florida before Trump’s planned rally in Georgia.
- Obama criticized a campaign ad by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured Acton’s estranged mother.
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was scheduled to appear with Obama later on Saturday.
- The midterm elections on 3 November will determine which party controls Congress for the rest of Trump’s presidency.
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