Obama Faces Backlash for Campaigning Alongside Scandal-Plagued Virginia Candidate

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Obama Faces Backlash for Campaigning Alongside Scandal-Plagued Virginia Candidate

1 sourceUpdated Nov 3, 2025

Former President Barack Obama came under fire after headlining a Norfolk, Virginia, rally for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger and the state’s Democratic ticket — which included an appearance by…

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