CLAYTON COUNTY, GA — Former President Barack Obama rallied Georgia Democrats Wednesday, urging supporters to vote as candidates across the state make their final campaign pushes ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Speaking to a crowd in Morrow, Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s administration, pointing to rising costs, tariffs and the conflict with Iran.
“First of all, if you thought everything cost too much before, everything is more expensive now,” Obama said.
The former president told supporters the upcoming election offers voters an opportunity to change the country’s direction.
“This election is our last best chance at at least reining him in. Reining in some of the foolishness of this administration. It’s the circuit breaker in the system and we need to flip it,” Obama said.
Obama also encouraged Georgians to take advantage of the remaining early voting period.
“You have until this Friday, October 30 to vote early in person, so do not procrastinate,” he said.
With polls showing a close race for Georgia governor, Republican candidate Rick Jackson is continuing his get-out-the-vote campaign alongside Gov. Brian Kemp in North Georgia on Thursday.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to visit Macon and Atlanta on Thursday to campaign for Democratic candidates.
During Wednesday’s rally, Obama called on voters to support Democrats in Georgia.
“You get to say enough is enough. We’re voting for change here in Georgia,” Obama said.
Rally attendee Nadine Williams expressed her enthusiasm following the former president’s appearance.
“We have to do it Georgia. Let’s go blue all the way!” Williams said.
The campaign appearances come as early voting approaches its Friday, Oct. 30, deadline, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Jonathan O’Brien contribute to this story.