Former President Barack Obamais set to make his first official political move since he left theWhite House Thursday, headlining a private fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee in Washington, Politico reports.
The aim of the event is to support the group he’s backing to coordinate the efforts of Democrats in State races and lawsuits to push back on Republican gerrymandering, the event will also be attended by NDRC chair Eric Holder and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
The former president saw huge losses for the Democrats in state legislatures and in the House during his tenure but has said after leaving the White House, tackling redistricting is a major political priority. Former President Obama has been quite silent in political matters has since he left office January, apart from several statements aside from releasing several statements defending Obamacare and throwing subtle digs at President Donald Trump in paid and public speeches.
Holder said, “The National Democratic Redistricting Committee is proud to have the support of President Obama as we work to undo gerrymandering and create a fairer representation in our democracy ”.
Obama is expected to make his return to the campaign trail in the fall, on behalf of Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.
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