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Obama hits the trail for Democrats ahead of the midterms
Obama rallied for Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton in Ohio before heading to Detroit, with Georgia next; the midterms are November third.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend EditionPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections”, with reporting from The Hill, Yahoo News, AP via KSAT, Mediaite and CNN.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:34 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Democrats, White House, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump floats moving press out of briefing room (October 24).
The real story
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- BBCObama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
- The HillObama on Trump White House: ‘Like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’
- Yahoo NewsObama hits campaign trail to stump for Democrats as midterm election nears October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- AP via KSATObama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Mediaite‘Like Saddam Hussein Opened a Cheesecake Factory!’ Barack Obama Roasts Trump’s Decorating Skills At Ohio Rally October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- CNNLive updates: Trump and Obama hit the trail for dueling rallies as they look to energize midterms voters October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFormer President Obama campaigned in Ohio tonight for Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton, saying this election is the last best chance to rein in some of the foolishness of this administration.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe also had a view on the White House renovations.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe said the president should be on HGTV, and that the place now looks like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGold everywhere, a ballroom bigger than the house, and the only thing drained from the swamp was the Reflecting Pool.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's the end of the republic, and it has a dessert menu.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCheesecake.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe said it. Hank said it.
The story so far
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- Storm Austen batters southern UK; Democrats' agenda · BBC
- Virginia Democrats waver on prosecuting one of their own · Fox News
- Trump floats moving press out of briefing room · The Washington Times
- Obama hits the trail for Democrats ahead of the midterms (this story)
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