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November 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Obama campaigns in Milwaukee for Harris
Former President Barack Obama, while campaigning in the battleground state of Wisconsin, said America needs a new leader like Vice President Kamala Harris.
November 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM
October 31, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Barack Obama says daughters Malia, Sasha 'go out of their way' to not use Obama name
Former President Barack Obama said it's a challenge for him and wife Michelle Obama to help their daughters, who he said are "very stubborn" about making it on their own.
October 31, 2024 at 6:48 PM
October 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Obama reacts to Trump's Madison Square Garden rally
Fallout continues over racist comments made at Trump's big rally on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
October 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
October 25, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Obama, Springsteen campaign with Harris at Georgia rally
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling upon former President Barack Obama and an array of celebrity supporters to drive voters to the polls with less than two weeks until the election.
October 25, 2024 at 2:36 PM
October 25, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Harris, Obama campaign together for 1st time at star-studded Georgia rally
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with former President Barack Obama for the first time Thursday night in must-win Georgia at a star-studded rally.
October 25, 2024 at 11:32 AM
October 25, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Barack Obama and Kamala Harris campaign together for first time at Georgia rally
Barack Obama introduced Kamala Harris as the two campaigned together for the first time at a star-studded rally in Clarkston, Georgia.
October 25, 2024 at 4:24 AM
October 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Harris readies for rally with Obama in Georgia
With just 12 days left in the campaign, Harris on Thursday will do local media interviews in Georgia before a 8 p.m. ET rally with former President Barack Obama and concert with Bruce Springsteen.
October 24, 2024 at 7:08 PM
October 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Eminem introduces Obama at campaign rally in Detroit
Rapper Eminem took the stage in his home state of Michigan to introduce former President Barack Obama at a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris.
October 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM
October 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Obama warns of 'older, loonier' Trump during Wisconsin rally
Former President Barack Obama made the comments during a speech at a rally in Madison, Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
October 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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Biden chokes up during final goodbye to Ethel Kennedy
President Joe Biden capped a somber yet celebratory funeral for Ethel Kennedy on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
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Walz to campaign with Presidents Obama, Clinton in early-vote push: Sources
Walz will be in North Carolina on Thursday with Clinton and then with Obama next Tuesday in Wisconsin-- corresponding to the states' first days of early voting.
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‘Sometimes you need tough love’: Donna Brazile on Obama’s callout to Black men
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
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Obama reaches out to Black male voters in stumping for Harris
ABC News contributor Mike Muse on the vice president deploying her top surrogate on the campaign trail.
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Obama rips Trump, chides Black men over 'excuses' for not voting for Harris
The former president began a multi-state campaign tour in Pittsburgh Thursday night.
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Obama rips Trump, chides Black men over 'excuses' for not voting for Harris
He began a multi-state campaign tour in Pittsburgh Thursday night.
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Obama hits campaign trail to stump for Harris in Pennsylvania
The former president calls on young people to vote during a Thursday night rally in Pittsburgh. Donald Trump brought his economic message to Detroit, insulting the city.
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Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail
ABC News’ Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders with the latest news from the campaign trail.
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Obama to campaign for Harris in final weeks before Election Day
Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail for Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz starting next Thursday, Oct. 10, through election day.
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Former Obama speechwriter offers public speaking tips
One of former President Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters, Terry Szuplat now sharing his valuable lessons in new book.
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Harris, Obama and Hillary Clinton set to hold Los Angeles fundraisers this month
Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sept. 29, according to an invite obtained by ABC News.
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New Obama-produced series 'Starting 5' follows LeBron James, other NBA stars
LeBron James, Jayson Tatum and more star in the new series, which chronicles life through an NBA season with behind-the-scenes footage.
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Speechwriter assesses former boss Obama’s DNC speech
Terry Szuplat spent eight years as one of former President Barack Obama’s speechwriters.
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In boosting Kamala Harris at DNC, Obamas go high and low
They held nothing back in going after former President Donald Trump.
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Obama to champion Harris as country's future in DNC speech: Source
When former President Barack Obama takes the stage at the DNC Tuesday to laud Vice President Kamala Harris, it will mark a full circle moment between the two Democrats.
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Barack Obama concludes DNC Day 2 by telling voters ‘Let’s get to work’
ABC News roundtable breaks down the highlights and speeches of the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Barack Obama’s full speech at the DNC
The former president spoke during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Barack Obama at the DNC: 'Trump has not stopped whining'
The former president warned against a second Trump presidency, saying, "The sequel is usually worse."
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Barack Obama praises Biden as 'a leader who was steady'
The former president said of Biden: "I am proud to call him my president, but I am even prouder to call him my friend."
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Obamas discuss friendship and support for Harris on Day 2 of DNC
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama speak at the DNC on Tuesday, highlighting their 20-year friendship with Harris.
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Obama officially endorses Harris as Democratic nominee
Former President Barack Obama officially endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's 2024 nominee.
4 months ago
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Obama endorses Harris as Democratic nominee
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she finishes her first week as a presidential candidate.
4 months ago
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Obama tells allies Biden needs to reconsider his reelection bid: Washington Post
Former President Barack Obama has privately told allies in recent days that Joe Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished.
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Barack Obama says Michelle told their daughters to avoid a career in politics
Former President Barack Obama says his daughters are not likely to follow in his footsteps into a career in politics.
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Malia and Sasha Obama speak out in new documentary
The former first daughters were interviewed for the Netflix documentary “Becoming,” about their mother Michelle Obama, which was released overnight.
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Michelle and Barack Obama share rare photos of daughter Sasha
Sasha graduated from University of Southern California last May.
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4 presidents visiting New York City
President Joe Biden is holding a fundraiser in New York with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Former President Donald Trump is also in New York at the wake of a slain NYPD officer.
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Former Presidents Obama, Clinton to support Biden at campaign event
President Joe Biden’s campaign is planning a fundraising event with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
9 months ago
1 year ago
'Nobody's hands are clean': Obama breaks with Biden on language around Israel support
Democratic backing for President Joe Biden is wavering when it comes to his support for Israel as the conflict in the Middle East rages on.
1 year ago
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How Obama helped President Biden draft the AI executive order
Former President Barack Obama helped draft the new artificial intelligence policy that President Joe Biden rolled out earlier this week, aides said.
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Obama family chef found dead near their Martha’s Vineyard estate
Police recovered the body of Tafari Campbell, 45, a beloved personal chef and friend of the former president and first lady, from the waters near the Obama family's estate on Monday.
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Man with guns arrested near Obama home 'attempted to evade' Secret Service: DOJ
Jan. 6 defendant Taylor Taranto had been set for a detention hearing Wednesday.
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Charges unsealed after arrest near Obama's home
The man was arrested near former president Obama's Washington, D.C. home was wanted on charges related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Man with Jan. 6 warrant arrested near Obama DC home
Taylor Taranto, who has a Jan. 6-related warrant, was arrested near former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., house, officials say.
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Tim Scott, Nikki Haley blast Obama's criticisms of how they handle race relations
Sen. Tim Scott and former Gov. Nikki Haley hit back at former President Barack Obama for his criticism of their handling of race.
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Obama stumps for Warnock with five days left to go in Georgia runoff
Five days before the Georgia Senate runoff, Barack Obama campaigned for Raphael Warnock in Atlanta on Thursday
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Obama stumps for Warnock ahead of Georgia runoff
Former President Barack Obama on Thursday campaigned for Sen. Raphael Warnock in Atlanta ahead of next week's runoff against Republican Herschel Walker.
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Biden, Obama and Trump hold dueling midterm rallies in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's marquee Senate race could determine which party wins control of the chamber.
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Obama roasts GOP 'cast of characters' at Arizona rally for Democrats in tight races
Former President Barack Obama continued his crisscrossing of battlegrounds Wednesday in Arizona to help Democrats hold the Senate and keep election deniers out of office.
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Former President Obama, other political heavyweights, campaign before midterms
With midterms just days away officials are warning of a "heightened threat" of violence due to "perceptions" of election fraud.
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Obama hits campaign trail for midterms final stretch. First stop Georgia
Obama visits Georgia Friday to campaign for the Democratic ticket, appearing with Sen. Raphael Warnock and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
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