Democrats hope Obama will give Biden a jolt
by Amie Parnes and Brett Samuels - 04/05/22 6:05 AM ET
When former President Barack Obama appears at the White House on Tuesday, Democrats say it will provide a much-needed boost to President Biden, who has been lagging in the polls.
Obama remains extremely popular with the Democratic base, and his return to the White House comes as Biden has struggled to boost his poll numbers in the face of a flurry of challenges, most notably soaring inflation.
“I think this comes at the right moment,” said one Democratic strategist. “We need a jolt of energy right now and no one brings that more than Obama.”
Biden and Obama will promote the Affordable Care Act, the former president’s signature piece of legislation during his time in office.
Obama has remained out of the spotlight since leaving the White House in 2017, only reemerging in key moments during the Trump and Biden administrations. At those times, he has voiced his support of Biden on issues including the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, Biden’s Build Back Better framework and on voting rights.
The former president has not visited the White House since Biden took office, including privately, two sources said.
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