President Obama doesn’t want top Democratic donors to become complacent about Hillary Clinton’s chances of beating Donald Trump, despite her small but steady lead in the polls.
During a fundraiser to help elect House Democrats Friday, Obama said he’s “confident,” but not overly so that she will prevail on Nov. 8 and become his successor.
“I’m confident that we will have an incredibly capable successor in the White House by the name of Hillary Rodham Clinton,” he told the crowd gathered at the home of Democratic media magnate Fred Eychaner.
“When I say I’m confident, I’m not overconfident,” he quickly added. “We’ve still got a lot of work to do … the ability of Hillary to build on the legacy we’ve established these last eight years will depend, ultimately, on what happens in the House.”
Wresting the majority from Republicans in the House, Obama acknowledged, is an “uphill battle” but stressed that Democrats have “incredible candidates.”
“If we are willing and able to really bare down this last month … I think we’ve got a real shot. And that will make all the difference in the world in terms of our ability to advance those parts of my agenda we haven’t been able to get done” including immigration, early childhood education and equal pay.
“Whatever your issue, the stakes could not be higher,” he added. “And I hope you all feel that same sense of urgency.”
Clinton is up 4.5 points over Trump in RealClearPolitics’ poll average, and the website has her leading the hunt for electoral college votes by 72 points, 237 to 165 for Trump.
During a fundraiser to help elect House Democrats Friday, Obama said he’s “confident,” but not overly so that she will prevail on Nov. 8 and become his successor.
“I’m confident that we will have an incredibly capable successor in the White House by the name of Hillary Rodham Clinton,” he told the crowd gathered at the home of Democratic media magnate Fred Eychaner.
“When I say I’m confident, I’m not over confident,” he quickly added. “We’ve still got a lot of work to do … the ability of Hillary to build on the legacy we’ve established these last eight years will depend, ultimately, on what happens in the House.”
Wresting the majority from Republicans in the House, Obama acknowledged, is an “uphill battle” but stressed that Democrats have “incredible candidates.”
“If we are willing and able to really bare down this last month … I think we’ve got a real shot. And that will make all the difference in the world in terms of our ability to advance those parts of my agenda we haven’t been able to get done” including immigration, early childhood education and equal pay.
“Whatever your issue, the stakes could not be higher,” he added. “And I hope you all feel that same sense of urgency.”
Clinton is up 4.5 points over Trump in RealClearPolitics’ poll average, and the website has her leading the hunt for electoral college votes by 72 points, 237 to 165 for Trump.
