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Barack Obama sends message to Texas Democrats

Obama praises Texas Democrats and calls state redistricting effort ‘a systematic assault on democracy’

Former President Barack Obama waded into the debate over redistricting in a zoom call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday, warning of a “systematic assault on democracy” spurred by Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps in Texas.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Texas Democrats get boost from Obama for blocking GOP redistricting plan

Former President Barack Obama on Thursday joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny Republicans the ability to pass newly drawn GOP-favorable congressional maps, cheering on their efforts and stressing their work comes at a critical time in the fight against partisan gerrymandering.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

Barack Obama Sends Message to Texas Democrats Over Redistricting Battle

Former President Barack Obama has said he is "so proud" of Texas House Democrats who have fled the Lone Star State to break quorum, preventing the passage of a redistricting bill that would likely give the Republicans another five seats in the national House of Representatives.

Obama, zohran mamdani

Politico · 2h

Mamdani and Obama also have this in common

al campaign in many ways — as Al Sharpton, Letitia James and other Democrats have noted — albeit on a much smaller political battlefield. But Obama and Mamdani also have the common experience of being Donald Trump’s bogeyman.

MSNBC · 11h

Obama’s surprise call to Zohran Mamdani revealed by NYT

The New York Times’ Mara Gay reports former President Obama picked up the phone for a “lengthy call” with Zohran Mamdani after his NYC mayoral primary win in June. Christina Greer and Max Rose join to discuss.

Yahoo · 12h

Mamdani: I have spoken to Obama a number of times

Zohran Mamdani said he has spoken to Barack Obama “a number of times” since he trounced the Democratic establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in the party’s mayoral primary.

'You’ve done enough damage,' Rep. Crane told Obama in a post on X

In response to a post on X by former President Barack Obama, Republican Rep. Eli Crane told the Democrat, "Probably best to ...

2hon MSN

Obama Puts GOP On Blast Over Redistricting Ploy: 'A Systematic Assault On Democracy'

Obama’s comments came on the same day that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his decision to pursue a state ballot ...

The Daily Signal17h

What Obama Discussed in Call to Mamdani on NYC Race

Obama's call could signal a shift toward more establishment backing for the openly socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani.

23hon MSN

Meet the former Soros foundation exec connecting Obama world with Mamdani campaign

The Obama world is reportedly open the prospect of socialist Zohran Mamdani leading New York City including Obama ally ...

‘Small, tiny, insecure man’: How Obama, Bush are still living rent-free in Trump’s head

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, though far from the White House, still appear to have an effect on ...

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Obama’s newly revealed call to Zohran Mamdani ‘normalizes’ socialist NYC mayoral contender for wary Democrats

Former President Barack Obama’s newly revealed call with mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is a nod that could help the socialist more palatable to panicking high-level Democrats, insiders ...

The 3 words of dating advice Michelle Obama gave her daughters

The former first lady opened up on her podcast about the short but impactful dating guidance she shares with her daughters.