David Axelrod says his former boss, former President Barack Obama, doesn’t want the 2024 presidential election to become a “tag match.”
Axelrod appeared on CNN’s “Laura Coats” live on Thursday and said, “It’s not customary for former presidents to go out and actively campaign, but it’s unusual for President Obama to do so.” Because it’s time,” he said. “But if you look at what he’s done so far, he tends to work hard in the fall when voters are interested, and he tends to pick his spots, because I don’t think he wants to do that.” Body–because he doesn’t want it to be a tag team.” – Team battle. ”
President Biden held a multimillion-dollar fundraiser Thursday night in New York City with President Obama and former President Clinton. All three also participated in the “SmartLess” podcast, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. The White House says the episode will be released at a later date.
“You and I are both paying close attention to this race right now,” Axelrod told Coates. “Most Americans don’t. And it will start to gain attention in the fall after the Games. That’s when the final arguments that will change this race will be made.”
Axelrod added that he thinks at that time in the fall, “that’s when we’ll be able to see President Obama on the ground, just like we did in 2020, and just like we did in 2022.”
Obama was campaigning for the former vice president in 2020, and at a drive-in rally in Michigan, then-President Trump said, “Do a job, help someone other than yourself or a friend.” He had no interest in treating people.” The presidency is more than a reality show to get the attention he craves. ”
“But unfortunately, the rest of us have to live with the consequences,” Obama continued.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
