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OBAMA ATTACKS TRUMP AS HE CAMPAIGNS FOR DEMOCRATS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Obama campaigning for Democrats ahead of midterms signals high-profile political conflict.

Context

What happened: Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the 3 November midterms, attacking the Trump administration over the Iran war and consumer prices. Trump held a rally in Georgia. Key numbers: Midterm elections on 3 November. Trump pledged a $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans win both chambers of Congress. Why it matters: The midterms will decide which party controls Congress for the rest of Trump's term, and therefore how easily the president can carry out his plans. Early voting has already begun. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

What changed

Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the 3 November midterms, attacking the Trump administration over the Iran war and consumer prices. Trump held a rally in Georgia.

Why it matters

The midterms will decide which party controls Congress for the rest of Trump's term, and therefore how easily the president can carry out his plans. Early voting has already begun.

Sources

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