Obama Raises Over $13 Million for Democrats, Urges Voters to "Turn Hope into Action" at Ballot Box in November
Updated on: October 9, 2026 / 12:47 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Barack Obama is featured in new digital ads for the DNC, using his "hope and change" slogan.
- The ads urge Americans to "turn hope into action" and emphasize the importance of the upcoming elections.
- Obama has raised over $13.6 million for Democrats through finance events and direct mail campaigns.
- He recently headlined a fundraiser that brought in over $3.6 million for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
- Obama is endorsing and campaigning for various Democratic candidates across the country.
- His strategy focuses on areas where he can "move the needle" with Democrats and persuadable voters.