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Eric Berger

Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger

Woman in blue pantsuit and man in blue collared shirt hold raised hands on stage in front of American flag.
Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday. Photograph: Steve Helber/AP

Barack Obama headlined a rally Saturday in Virginia to try to secure a victory for the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, who leads in polls days before the election.

Obama moved between criticizing Donald Trump and Republican policy and rhetoric – with a bit of humor – while also explaining how Abigail Spanberger could help counter what Democrats see as the country’s downward trajectory.

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