Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio on Saturday with Democratic candidates running in the governor and Senate races. During his appearance, Obama criticized what he characterized as cruelty and indecency from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies. This campaign event took place less than two weeks before the midterm election in this competitive state.
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Obama, in Ohio, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
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2 developments- Oct 23Barack Obama rallying with Democratic candidates in Northeast Ohio on Saturday
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