The former president drew thousands in Milwaukee and Detroit rallies, two competitive states where losses could spell danger for Democrats in 2024.
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign stop for Wisconsin Democrats Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on Saturday in Milwaukee.MILWAUKEE — Barack Obama did the unthinkable in his 2008 presidential bid, turning out voters in droves to solidify a “Blue Wall,” with decisive wins in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
"Barack Obama is still the most popular figure in the Democratic party and the most credible messenger right now, especially when we're trying to remind base Democratic voters what's at stake in this election," said Sachin Chheda, a Wisconsin-based Democratic strategist.
He delivered a searing criticism of Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson for handing over tax breaks to donors who benefited at the same time he suggested Medicare and Social Security funding should be reexamined every year.own"not one, not two, but three private planes – because carpooling was apparently not an option," he said to laughter.
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