On Saturday, former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in California. His remarks at an Anaheim rally centered around the importance of voting for Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, reports The Hill.
An Overview of Obama’s Statements
The former president’s rally for Democrats comes one day after his criticisms of President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Obama denounced politicians who “try to see if they can divide people.” He also spoke out against “scapegoating” Americans and “turning them against each other,” warning that gridlock, cynicism, lack of participation and a dysfunctional government are the consequences of such actions.
He also opined that these behaviors have taken place since Trump’s presidency; moreover, Obama called for Americans “to restore some sanity in our politics” and vote for Democrats in November.
“If we don’t step up, things can get worse,” Obama said. “The only way we reverse that cycle … is when each of us as citizens step up and say, ‘We’re going to take it on ourselves to do things different. We’re going to fight for the things we believe in.'”
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