Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats with midterms less than 1 month away
October 7, 2026 / 10:04 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Barack Obama hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to discuss the stakes of the midterm election.
- Democrats are increasingly optimistic about flipping the Senate, needing to gain four seats to secure control.
- Republicans argue they have a path to maintain their Senate majority by focusing on their accomplishments and future plans.
- Michigan is identified as a key battleground state, with both parties targeting the open Senate seat.
- Obama is expected to campaign in Michigan for Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and has taped ads for various candidates.