Obama steps in to gin up flagging Biden support

Published October 17, 2021 11:00am ET



Still acclimating to the post-White House political spotlight, former President Barack Obama is back ginning up enthusiasm for President Joe Biden and other Democrats as the incumbent struggles to unite his party and the country behind his sprawling liberal agenda.

Most Democrats have welcomed Obama’s reemergence following a break after his book tour. But his presence raises questions about Biden’s ability to lead the party as infighting threatens to derail his priorities, including climate action, in Congress.

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