Obama campaigns for Ossoff, Bottoms in Clayton County

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Georgia Democrats in Morrow on Wednesday, urging voters to support Sen. Jon Ossoff’s reelection campaign and Keisha Lance Bottoms’ bid for governor.

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Obama criticized President Donald Trump over the economy, saying Americans are paying more for mortgages, health care and utility bills.

Ossoff, who is running against Republican Mike Collins, also criticized Trump and accused the president and his family of profiting while Americans face higher costs.

“And while the crook president and his crook family rake in billions from all over the world, you pay more for everything,” Ossoff said.

Bottoms outlined her campaign priorities, including expanding Medicaid and allowing local governments to suspend the grocery tax.

She also criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson over his ties to Trump.

“Slick Rick has made it clear that his number one priority will be to do whatever Big Daddy Donald Trump tells him to do,” she said.

Obama closed the rally by urging supporters to vote for Democrats and help elect Bottoms and reelect Ossoff.

The rally comes as Republicans and Democrats campaign across Georgia ahead of the election.

Trump and Vice President JD Vance have also visited the state to campaign for Republican candidates.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to campaign for Democrats in Georgia on Thursday,

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