The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O'Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.
"That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama '08," said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House.
Another former Obama aide said O'Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.
"Impressive young man who ran a terrific race," Obama told David Axelrod, the chief strategist of his 2008 campaign, during a taping of "The Axe Files," which airs on CNN. "What I liked most about his race was that it didn't feel constantly poll-tested," Obama said.
Still, Obama supporters were encouraged by the former president's effusive comments about O'Rourke.
People at the top echelons of Obama World have been careful about weighing in on their preferred choice for 2020.
Others in Obama World have loyalties to Biden and are waiting to see if he decides to run.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/418580-obama-world-lovefest-for-orourke-is-growing
"That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama '08," said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House.
Another former Obama aide said O'Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.
"Impressive young man who ran a terrific race," Obama told David Axelrod, the chief strategist of his 2008 campaign, during a taping of "The Axe Files," which airs on CNN. "What I liked most about his race was that it didn't feel constantly poll-tested," Obama said.
Still, Obama supporters were encouraged by the former president's effusive comments about O'Rourke.
People at the top echelons of Obama World have been careful about weighing in on their preferred choice for 2020.
Others in Obama World have loyalties to Biden and are waiting to see if he decides to run.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/418580-obama-world-lovefest-for-orourke-is-growing
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