Campaigning in Support of Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections
Former U.S. President Barack Obama launched a direct attack on President Donald Trump on November 1 (local time) as he campaigned in support of the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey.
According to major outlets such as The Hill, a U.S. political news outlet, former President Obama spoke at campaign rallies for Democratic gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger, former House Representative for Virginia, and Mikie Sherrill, House Representative for New Jersey, delivering scathing criticism of President Trump.
During the rally in Virginia, he strongly criticized, "Our country and our politics are in a pretty dark place right now," adding, "This White House spews lawlessness, recklessness, meanness, and just sheer madness every single day."
He condemned the chaotic tariff policies and the decision to deploy the National Guard to American cities. He also targeted Republican lawmakers, saying that even though they know President Trump has crossed the line, they fail to keep him in check.
Former President Obama continued his criticism of President Trump at the New Jersey rally as well. He accused President Trump of using the Department of Justice to prosecute political opponents and, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, spending 300 million dollars (about 426.9 billion won) to build an extravagant banquet hall at the White House.
On this day, former President Obama revived his trademark phrase from the 2016 presidential election, "Don't boo, vote." He emphasized, "They don't hear boos. They hear votes," urging voters to hold the current administration accountable in the upcoming local elections on November 4.
The two Democratic candidates supported by former President Obama are leading in the polls. In Virginia, according to a YouGov poll conducted from October 17 to 28, Spanberger enjoys 55% support, holding a significant 14 percentage point lead over Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, the incumbent lieutenant governor. In New Jersey, Sherrill also leads with support from 51% of voters, ahead of Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, former state legislator, who has 42% support.
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