Obama draws crowd for Fetterman in Pittsburgh as Biden campaigns in Illinois

Jump to contentSign up to our newslettersSubscribeNewsSportsVoicesCultureLifestyleTravelPremiumCloseWhat are the US midterm elections and when are they due?With only a few days of campaigning left before Election Day, senior Democrats are crisscrossing the nation in an effort to shore up the votes of candidates both in swing districts and to thwart unexpected threats in once-safe places.President Joe Biden campaigned in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday before travelling on to San Diego. Over the weekend he will appear at an event in Pennsylvania with former President Barack Obama to get out the vote for Senate candidate John Fetterman. Bernie Sanders is also heading to the state as part of a tour to boost progressive candidates.Polls appear to have narrowed significantly between Mr Fetterman and Republican opponent Dr Mehmet Oz in what earlier this year was not considered a close race. On Thursday night, Dr Oz’s former TV colleague Oprah Winfrey threw her support behind his rival.Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in New York alongside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in support of Governor Kathy Hochul who faces a strong challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin.Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump took his Save America tour to Iowa, teasing a 2024 campaign at an event nominally in support of Senator Chuck Grassley.1667667022There was an unfortunate moment as John Fetterman spoke earlier when the line of flags serving as his backdrop was blown over by a large gust of wind.At the same time, a protester in the crowd also began to make trouble according to some reports.Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:501667666722Fighting global warming is among President Biden’s signature accomplishments in the first two years of his term, and one that could be halted in its tracks by the slightest change of voting results in the US Senate. In short, the Democrats must retain their slim control of the Senate in order to save Biden’s climate agenda.Fighting global warming is among President Biden’s signature accomplishments in the first two years of his term, and one that could be halted in its tracks by the slightest change of voting resultsOliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:451667665878Campaigning for John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for US Senate, the former president had an amusing exchange with the crowd when one person shouted ‘I love you’.’I love you back, but you gotta vote,’ Mr Obama said, drawing cheers from the crowd.He also criticised the Republican Party, suggesting their only policy is to ‘cut tax for the rich’.Barack Obama urged people to get out and vote in the US midterms as he rallied in Pittsburgh on Saturday (5 October). Campaigning for John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for US Senate, the former president had an amusing exchange with the crowd when one person shouted ‘I love you’. ‘I love you back, but you gotta vote,’ Mr Obama said, drawing cheers from the crowd. He also criticised the Republican Party, suggesting their only policy is to ‘cut tax for the rich’. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:311667665342In Joliet, Illinois, President Joe Biden is speaking at a rally in support of Democrat candidates in that state.The president talks to the crowd about the importance of Medicare and Social Security which Democrats argue Republicans want to end: ‘There’s the new retiree in Aurora… In the past few years, he’s been dealing with diabetes, heart disease…without Social Security and Medicare, it would be impossible for him to afford the care he needs.’He adds: ‘Social Security and Medicare are more than government programs. They are a promise… Work hard and contribute and when the time comes things will be a little easier.’Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:221667664682Barack Obama campaigning for John Fetterman in Pittsburgh ‘It’s easy to joke about Dr Oz …’ former President Obama says, adding,:’If someone is willing to peddle snake oil to make a buck, then he’s probably willing to peddle snake oil to’ win an election.He adds: ‘Who will fight for working people?… folks see grocery costs and gas prices going up, but the question you’ve got to ask yourself is who’s going to do something about it?’Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:111667664589Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:091667664482Former President Barack Obama tells the Fetterman rally in Pittsburgh that is great to be back in Steelers country.He mentions the attack on Paul Pelosi, saying ‘it creates a dangerous climate’ and calls out lawmakers who made light of it.Mr Obama also calls out ‘celebrities’ for posting ‘vile, antisemitic conspiracy theories online’.’I don’t know when we decided to believe everything we read on the internet,’ he says.The former president says ‘inflation is a real problem’ and calls it a ‘legacy of the pandemic’ and the war in Ukraine.’Republicans like to talk about’ inflation he says, adding that their answer is cuts to Medicare, social security, and taxes’The question you gotta ask yourself is who’s actually going to do something about it?’Mr Obama says: ‘Who will fight for you? That’s the choice in this election.’Referring to Republicans in Congress, he says: ‘Some of them had said they’re going to impeach President Biden. They’re not sure what for. How is that going to help you pay your bills?’ he adds. Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:081667664262Total Early Votes: 38,771,916• In-Person Early Votes: 17,387,508 • Mail Ballots Returned: 21,384,408 • Mail Ballots Requested: 57,799,528Only 23 states report party registration data, accounting for 19.4 million votes, but of that number 43.4 per cent have voted Democrat, 33.8 per cent Republican, and 22.8 per cent have no affiliation or are registered to a minor party.Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 16:041667663724Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 15:551667663679Outside a rally for Democrats in Illinois at which President Joe Biden is set to speak, anti-abortion protesters and Trump supporters are brandishing signs, one of which reads: ‘Where’s Nancy’, echoing the words of the man who assaulted Paul Pelosi when he broke into the Speaker of the House’s home looking for her.Oliver O’Connell5 November 2022 15:54Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inCopyright 2022 The Associated Press. 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