Obama Records Robocall For Mississippi Senate Runoff Election

By David Taintor

November 27, 2018 9:18 a.m.

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Former President Barack Obama recorded a robocall in the Mississippi Senate runoff election, according to National Journal. In the call paid for by the Espy campaign, Obama says: “My name may not be on the ballot but our future is, and that’s why I believe this is one of the most important elections in our lifetime.”

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littlegirlblue says:

November 27, 2018

"My name may not be on the ballot, but our future is, and that’s why I believe this is one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Make a plan to vote tomorrow. I’m counting on you to be in line to vote before polls close.”