Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls

Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls

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.

“As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the Rose Garden so folks don’t get mud on their shoes, and gold-plating the Oval Office and building a $300m ballroom,” Obama said. “So Virginia, here’s the good news. If you can’t visit a doctor, don’t worry, he will save you a dance.”

  • Nyxias@fedia.io
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    22 hours ago

    Once voters learn that she was part of the CIA, they’ll probably be too scared to vote for her. That and she’s a woman, because we’re in a land of misogynists and we can’t have women have some power unless they’re stupid, like the one in congress.