Republicans Slam Barack Obama For Campaigning in Georgia

Former President Barack Obama is campaigning in Georgia today alongside Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Keisha Lance Bottoms just two days before early voting closes in the state.

The former president is looking to build support and give the Democratic figures a last-minute popularity boost.

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