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Obama backs Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

Original: Former President Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Charles Booker in the Kentucky Senate race. Booker, a Democrat, is seeking the party's nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Rand Paul. The endorsement is a notable boost for Booker, seen as the frontrunner in the primary, and gives him heightened visibility and fundraising potential ahead of the general election.

Why now: Obama's endorsement is a significant development in a closely watched Senate race ahead of the Democratic primary.

Barack ObamaCharles BookerRand PaulKentuckyDemocratic Party

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• Former President Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race · CBS News

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