The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

Obama stumps for Whitmer in Detroit: 'Tuning out is not an option'

DETROIT — Thousands of people crowded into the Detroit Renaissance High School gymnasium Saturday to hear former President Barack Obama and other Democratic politicians speak at a rally to encourage Michigan voters to get out and vote on Election Day.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

Florida Republicans register 9 new voters for every 1 new Democrat in months leading to midterms

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Prospects for Republicans in Florida are shining brighter than ever as Democrats face difficult-to-overcome numbers.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

Suns Coach Monty Williams Reacts to Barack Obama Ownership Rumors

The reigning Coach of the Year seemed excited at the possibility of having the former president involved in the franchise’s new ownership group.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022

Obama gives Georgia Democrats a shot in the arm

ATLANTA — Pleading with Georgia Democrats to stay energized ahead of a tough election, former President Barack Obama challenged supporters to demand they “deserve better” than the Republicans on the state’s ballot.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

The Rev. Calvin Butts left behind a legacy of prayer and political activism

Butts died Friday at home New York of pancreatic cancer. He was 73. The pastor and powerbroker lived a life filled with prayer and political activism.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

Obama says 'democracy on the ballot' in Georgia early voting rally

The former president implored people to avoid "tuning out" in the midterm elections and vote for Democrats to tackle issues like inflation currently facing America.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

Obama calls on Georgia Democrats to vote, be optimistic the country will improve

ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama told a crowd of Georgia Democrats in College Park Friday night that he understands times are difficult and things won’t change overnight. But if they vote for Democrats up and down the ballot, he said, the state of the country will improve.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

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Dancer in Weinstein film testifies he sexually assaulted her in 2003

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

Thousands of Georgia Democrats pack Obama event for Abrams, Warnock

ATLANTA — A crowd of thousands of Georgia Democrats packed the Gateway Center Arena in College Park on Friday for a rally headlined by former President Barack Obama to rev up support for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Stacey Abrams and other candidates.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

Obama backs Hochul, records radio ad in support of NY governor as early voting begins

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former president Barack Obama is hitting the airwaves in support of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022