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Obama endorses Nixon, Jolly in last-minute campaign boost

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Former President Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates in Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly and Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon both shared videos of Obama showing support for their…

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  1. WFLA

    Obama weighs in on Florida elections, endorsing David Jolly and Angie Nixon (opens WFLA)

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    After President Trump's appeared in Florida on Friday to campaign for Rep. Byron Donalds (R) and Sen. Ashley Moody (R), another political heavyweight is sharing his support for the other side of the aisle.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Obama endorses Angie Nixon after cry for support to party leadership (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Former President Barack Obama endorsed Angie Nixon’s (D-FL) bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) on Saturday, marking his support for the progressive insurgent’s uphill battle in the red state. Obama’s formal backing comes after Nixon, who is black, alleged earlier this week that assumptions about…

  3. The Hill

    Obama endorses Nixon, Jolly in last-minute campaign boost (opens The Hill)

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    Former President Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates in Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly and Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon both shared videos of Obama showing support for their…

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