Barack Obama, Democrats
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Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God knocked Obama's criticism of Democrats as old news, stating everyday people have been calling Democrats cowards for years.
Former President Barack Obama is urging his fellow Democrats to "toughen up" as they work to counter the actions of the Trump administration.
Rahm Emanuel, former President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, issued a call to action for the Democratic Party on Monday. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Emanuel said that Democrats need to make the middle class their “North Star,” and encouraged the party to “work like dogs” to make the American Dream more accessible.
Former President Obama's call for Democrats to "toughen up" sparked discussion about his changing influence, with a former NPR host suggesting he no longer appeals to the base.