Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, criticizes Rick Jackson and Rep. Mike Collins
Former President Barack Obama urges Georgians to vote early, highlighting affordability, health care and education
MORROW, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former President Barack Obama visited Georgia Wednesday to campaign for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms ahead of Election Day.
During a rally in Clayton County, Obama criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson for his support of President Donald Trump, questioning whether Jackson would challenge the president on policies affecting Georgians.
Obama pointed to Jackson’s statements about wanting to be Trump’s “favorite governor” and his support for the president’s policies.
“He says he cannot think of a single White House policy that he disagrees with. Not one. Really?” Obama said.
The former president argued that Georgians need a governor who will prioritize their needs rather than align with policies he said are making life more expensive for families.
Obama also highlighted Bottoms’ campaign platform, emphasizing health care access, early childhood education and affordability.
He said Bottoms would work to expand Medicaid, protect health care providers and help nearly 300,000 uninsured Georgians access care.
Obama also pointed to Bottoms’ proposal to guarantee prekindergarten for 4-year-olds across Georgia. Other proposals include cutting the state gas tax, allowing local leaders to waive taxes on groceries and essential items, and addressing rising housing costs.
“As governor, Keisha will fight to make life more affordable for Georgians,” Obama said.
The rally came as Georgia voters approached the end of early in-person voting on Oct. 30, with Election Day scheduled for Nov. 3.
Obama encouraged Georgians to vote early for Ossoff, Bottoms and Democratic candidates across the ballot.
The visit comes as both campaigns work to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day, with the state’s gubernatorial race and U.S. Senate contest among the key races on the ballot.
