WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than a month away from the midterm elections, President Barack Obama’s campaign schedule is getting off to a late start.

Even while he raises money for Democrats this week from coast to coast, Obama will steer clear of any public campaign events with Democratic candidates, which would hand Republicans easy opportunities to saddle their opponents with Obama’s own political baggage. The White House says Obama will start appearing with candidates as early as next week, but as of yet, no events have been announced.