Former President Barack Obama warned about divisions fueling a "dangerous climate" in U.S. politics as he stumped for Democratic candidates on Saturday three days ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, APA reports citing Reuters.
The biggest names in Democratic and Republican politics -- Obama, President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump -- are in Pennsylvania on Saturday hoping to tip the balance in a pivotal midterm U.S. Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz.
Speaking to supporters in downtown Pittsburgh, Obama said last week's politically motivated attack on Democratic House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was a product of hateful rhetoric by Democrats' opponents.
"This habit we have of demonizing political opponents, of saying crazy stuff. It creates a dangerous climate," Obama said, without referencing Republicans directly.
"You've got politicians who work not to bring people together but to stir up division and to make us angry and afraid of one another just for their own advantage, so they can take power."
Republicans contend that Democrats have also engaged in political violence, citing the widespread anti-racism protests that rocked the country in 2020.
Obama is capping a five-state tour aimed at stemming his party's losses in Tuesday's congressional elections with appearances. After his Pittsburgh appearance alongside Fetterman, he will head to Philadelphia, where he will take the stage at Temple University with Biden.
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