Democrats hope that former President Barack Obama's plans for three campaign stops this month will boost their candidates' chances in a number of tight races.
The former president spoke at a rally for the governor of New Jersey. The photo was taken by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez.
On October 28, there will be rallies in Atlanta, Detroit and Milwaukee.
CNN reported this week that Obama has turned down many requests to attend in-person events, at least compared to former President Donald Trump.
His three stops are in states with close elections, such as the Senate race in Georgia and the governor's race in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Obama didn't appear at an event for Biden until October 21. His most recent rally appearances were a year ago for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey, but both races were disappointing for Democrats. Despite concerns that he is still a divisive figure, many Democrats think he is the best asset of the party. According to FiveThirtyEight, Obama had an approval rating of more than 50% when he left office.
"We need to show up this election for the Governors, Secretaries of State and the candidates down the ballot who are going to protect voting rights and our electoral process," Obama said.
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Ahead of elections in Virginia and New Jersey, Obama is campaigning.
Trump wants to build a casino in Penn. There is a rally for struggling Oz and rest of his ticket.
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