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David Smith in Atlanta

Can Obama magic charm Democrats to the polls in crucial midterms?

Former president Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event for Georgia Democrats on Friday in College Park, Georgia.
Former president Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event for Georgia Democrats on Friday in College Park, Georgia. Photograph: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

She never got to vote for him because she was too young. But when Barack Obama came to rally this week, Emma Berlage wouldn’t have missed him for the world. “It’s a Friday night, Halloween weekend no less, and everybody’s here,” the 24-year-old said. “After he was president he’s continued to stay cool and very popular with Democrats.”

More popular than the current president, Joe Biden? “Yes. I mean, in terms of coolness, yes!”

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