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Today, per his office, Barack Obama "will participate in two campaign events to support Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey."

"In the afternoon, President Obama will join Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver for a canvass kickoff with grassroots supporters at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark."

"In the evening, President Obama will travel to Richmond, Virginia to deliver remarks at a campaign rally for Lt. Governor Ralph Northam."

Obama returns to the political arena

He'll be participating in two campaign events later today.

Barack Obama will participate in two campaign events later today. Photo: AP

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Today, per his office, Barack Obama &quot;will participate in two campaign events to support Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey.&quot;<ul><li>&quot;In the afternoon, President Obama will join Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver for a canvass kickoff with grassroots supporters at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark.&quot;</li><li>&quot;In the evening, President Obama will travel to Richmond, Virginia to deliver remarks at a campaign rally for Lt. Governor Ralph Northam.&quot;</li></ul>

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Obama returns to the political arena

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