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Overview
- On Nov. 1, Barack Obama campaigned in Norfolk, Virginia, and Newark, New Jersey, to boost gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill.
- He blasted President Trump's governance, calling the tariff policy "disastrous" and portraying a "daily Halloween" of illegality, imprudence, and chaos.
- He warned of present dangers to U.S. democracy and criticized Republicans in Congress and a Supreme Court perceived as unwilling to check the administration.
- The events drew sizable crowds, including an ovation from more than 7,000 people in Virginia, and Democratic ad buys prominently featured Obama.
- In New York City's mayoral race, Obama privately phoned Zohran Mamdani to praise his campaign and offer future counsel, according to anonymous sources.