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Obama Campaigns for Democrats as Trump Parties in Florida

11/3/2025

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Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, emphasizing voting as resistance to the Trump administration and praising their leadership.
U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend at a Halloween party and golfing at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump endorsed Ciattarelli but has not formally backed Earle-Sears, and polls show Democrats leading in both states.

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Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, emphasizing voting as resistance to the Trump administration and praising their leadership.
U.S. President Donald Trump spent the weekend at a Halloween party and golfing at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump endorsed Ciattarelli but has not formally backed Earle-Sears, and polls show Democrats leading in both states.