‘Bill Clinton is toxic, Carter is too old, there’s no one else’: Democrats urge Obama to play a stronger role in midterm election fight, as he quietly counsels potential nominees
Barack Obama backers and aides are demanding the former president take lead in the midterm fight
This comes amid news that Trump’s predecessor has been hosting meetings with potential 2020 presidential candidates
Obama has privately been fundraising for Democrats ahead of the midterms
His nonprofit organization has targeted 27 congressional races this year
The former president has offered up advice to possible Trump challengers
Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Deval Patrick and Bernie Sanders had meetings, as have some lesser tier wannabes
Prominent Democrats begged Obama to take on a more prominent role but he prefers to be a quiet counselor
Obama made no promises to support anyone until a nominee leads in the race
By JESSA SCHROEDER
DAILYMAIL.COM
15 June 2018
While Barack Obama has been holding secret meetings with potential 2020 challengers to Donald Trump and fundraising for Democratic candidates ahead of midterm elections, some of his backers aren’t satisfied with his lead as of late.
Left-wing strategists, supporters and aides to the former US president are urging Obama to return from the sidelines and take on a stronger role in the midterm election fight.
A political strategist told The Hill this week: ‘There’s f**king no one else… Bill Clinton is toxic, Carter is too old, and there’s no one else around for miles.
‘The desire among Democrats for Obama to take a more leading role in the midterm fight and party building in general is just getting stronger, particularly with the lack of alternatives.’
Trump’s predecessor’s political group, Organizing for Action, has been actively working to create the anticipated outcome of a ‘blue wave’ for midterm elections in early November.
The group, erected during Obama’s campaign operation, said in a statement they aim to defeat Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, elect a Democrat to succeed House Speaker Paul Ryan and flip control of the state Senate,’ according to the Associated Press.
The nonprofit organization has targeted 27 House races since the beginning of the year.
Although the organization is Obama-led – he doesn’t hold an official title – as the group is largely run by aides and strategists.
While speaking to The Hill, one Obama bundler said the former president has been too quiet during a time of need for the Democratic party.
‘There are a lot of people who think he’s played too little a role or almost no role in endorsing or fundraising and he’s done jack shit in getting people to donate to the party,’ the individual said.
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