Barack Obama warns of ‘malice’ targeting democracy in Democratic fundraiser speech

Comments made at a Democratic Senate Election Committee fundraiser in New York City peaked at $50,000. As a former president. strengthen his involvement with 2022 Midterm ElectionsThis will determine parliamentary control and key electoral posts ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

CNN reported earlier this week Obama plans to campaign for a variety of candidates ahead of the November election, including those in the downvoting race, such as Secretary of State. It’s unusual for a former president to campaign for a candidate he voted against, but Obama’s foray into the secretary of state race means that this year’s winner will be a key electoral infrastructure in his 2024 presidential election. It shows how important some Democrats are to the office, given that they dominate the .

some democrats already sounding the alarm Following the turmoil spurred by the former, the party has not focused enough on the race for secretary of state. President Donald Trump.

“There’s been an improvement. Do you think that’s enough? No,” said Ellen Kurtz, founder of iVote, a Democratic outside group that helps state candidates’ secretaries, the party prioritizing these contests. talked about the efforts of

In his Thursday speech, Obama applauded the fact that Democrats are devoting a lot of resources to “ground games, door knocks, and direct contact with voters.” It’s about talking to people.”

“That’s where it makes a difference,” he added.

This was Obama’s second fundraiser in recent weeks. The former president also spoke at a fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Commission at his Vineyard in Marthas, Massachusetts, in late August.

Obama also mocked the Republican Party at Thursday’s fundraiser, saying that the GOP “systematically” backed certain “political minorities” to “get more power and seats and stay in power.” “We will do whatever is necessary,” he said.