Obama plays behind-the-scenes role in rebuilding Democratic Party

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Always working for us. Always.



Obama plays behind-the-scenes role in rebuilding Democratic Party


http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/340314-obama-plays-behind-the-scenes-role-in-rebuilding-democratic-party



By Amie Parnes - 07/02/17 06:00 AM EDT

Former President Obama is involved in discussions about the future of the Democratic Party, sources close to the former president tell The Hill.

Since leaving office, he has held meetings — on a by-request basis — with a handful of House and Senate lawmakers in his office in Washington’s West End and over the phone.

In recent months, for example, he sat down one-on-one with freshman Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), according to a Democrat familiar with the meeting.

He has also met with and has had phone conversations with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez throughout the spring, according to two sources.

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Obama’s former political adviser David Simas, who is now the CEO of the Obama Foundation, has also been making a string of calls to DNC officials in recent months........................................

[Shell_Seas]

1. Obama loves America.

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2. Works for me.

"Obama — known for his ability to reach various segments of the Democratic Party — has talked about bridging the party’s current divide by explaining policy nuance in story form."

"'He doesn’t want to be president or the voice of the Democratic Party,' one former Obama aide said. 'But he’ll definitely be there to guide folks along the way.'"

Thanks, President Obama. We can sure use your guidance and inspiring example along about now.

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3. Of course. So much hard work by so many.