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Obama Returns as Closer-in-Chief

October 6, 2026 · 7:23 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Former President Barack Obama is set to reprise his nearly decadelong, post-presidential career as the Democratic Party’s closer-in-chief — not just on the campaign trail, but on the airwaves, too,” Politico reports.

“Last week, Obama cut ads for 24 Senate and gubernatorial campaigns… Expect them on your screens soon.”

“The 44th president is not only his party’s most enduringly popular figure, but also the most popular living president, boasting 57% favorability.”

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