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Obama fundraising with Democrats as GOP holds night 2 of convention

Washington Post Politics Thursday 10 September 2026, 16:35 UTC By Mariana Alfaro 1 min read
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) and former president Barack Obama plan to hold a fundraiser in New York City on Thursday as Republicans partake in the second night of their midterm convention, which they’ve referred to as “Trumpapalooza.” Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEObama fundraising with Democrats as GOP holds night 2 of convention The former president plans to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) at an event in New York.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) and former president Barack Obama plan to hold a fundraiser in New York City on Thursday as Republicans partake in the second night of their midterm convention, which they’ve referred to as “Trumpapalooza.” Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEObama fundraising with Democrats as GOP holds night 2 of convention The former president plans to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) at an event in New York.
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