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Obama Warns Donors Midterm Races Are 'On the Razor's Edge'
Obama is raising money, cutting ads and campaigning directly for midterm candidates as he intensifies his political engagement beyond the presidency.
On air: Hank Ledger on BBN TonightPublished
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPer ABC News, former President Barack Obama is ramping up his midterm push, raising money, cutting ads and hitting the trail, and warning donors the races are on the razor's edge.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining us from a yacht is publicist Beau Fennimore-Quill of Fennimore Spin and Tide. Beau, welcome.
Beau Fennimore-QuillHank, thrilled. I'm on the aft deck, the wifi is fantastic, and honestly, a razor's edge is just a very exciting shape.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorABC says the race is competitive and donors are being asked to open their wallets. Is that a good sign for anyone?
Beau Fennimore-QuillHank, a nail-biter is a comeback story with better lighting. Everybody is the underdog.
Beau Fennimore-QuillI have represented a man who lost a pie contest to a pie.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's not an answer. Is a warning to donors good news or bad news?
Beau Fennimore-QuillIt's content, Hank. Fear is just hope wearing a windbreaker. I'd frame it as a reflective, razor-adjacent journey.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth parties do this. Every email says the end is near, send twenty dollars. When did you last read one?
Beau Fennimore-QuillEvery morning, on the toilet, aloud, in a British accent. I've been subscribed to nine hundred campaigns since I misspelled my own name.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo you've been on the receiving end of the razor's edge, and it's mostly spam.
Beau Fennimore-QuillSpam is a brand, Hank. And honestly, the yacht just hit a wave, and I think I lost a loafer. This is a pivot.
