Obama's message was clear: Democrats need to stop "looking for the quick fix" and "the messiah." Instead, he advocated for robust support of candidates and the DNC, emphasizing the need to build ...

Obama, who has largely lain low since departing the White House in 2017, downplayed concerns about Democratic leadership and implied that the party just needs to become more confident in itself.

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Former President Barack Obama offered some blunt advice for his fellow Democrats at a private fundraiser, urging them that the way to avoid despair was to quit "whining" and "do something." ...

But many House Democrats were unmoved. They particularly criticized Obama's proposal to exempt the first $5 million of a deceased person's estate, and to tax the rest at 35 percent.

Obama urges Democrats to ‘toughen up’ amid frustration under Trump By Alyssa Vega Globe Staff,Updated July 14, 2025, 12:20 p.m.

Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President ...

And it’s going to require Democrats to just toughen up,” Obama said at the fundraiser, as first reported by CNN. Obama’s remarks reflect a growing frustration among Democrats.

Obama called on Democrats to focus less on political ideology and to focus more on meeting the needs of Americans. “I don’t care how much you love working people,” Obama said.