Obama Rallies for Harris, Walz in Wisconsin

Former President Barack Obama and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, held a rally in Madison, Wisconsin, to encourage early voting as the state begins its in-person early voting period. The event is part of a broader Democratic effort to secure votes in key battleground states, with Vice President Kamala Harris also campaigning heavily in Wisconsin. Obama criticized former President Donald Trump, likening his speeches to those of Fidel Castro and mocking his fundraising tactics. The rally underscores the tight race in Wisconsin, where polls show VP Harris and Trump tied. Trump, despite past criticism of mail voting, is now encouraging all forms of early voting. Both parties are intensely focused on maximizing early voter turnout in anticipation of a close election outcome.