Obama says "stakes really are higher" in upcoming election

2,407 views · Published 7 September 2018 · 1:34 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: CBS News · 2018 · News & Politics

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Former President Barack Obama delivered a speech Friday at the University of Illinois, setting the tone for campaigning ahead of the midterm elections. He said everyone needs to vote because "our democracy depends on it," and added the "stakes really are higher" than ever before.

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