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ICYMI: President Obama Joins Proposition 50 Virtual Volunteer Livestream Event with Governor Newsom 

October 29, 2025

Governor Newsom and former President Barack Obama held a virtual Zoom meeting and livestream on October 22nd to rally volunteers supporting California's Proposition 50 ahead of the November 4th election. Obama emphasized that the ballot measure addresses fundamental democratic principles about whether those already in power can manipulate the system to maintain their positions, or whether citizens retain control over choosing their representatives. The former president praised California's efforts to protect democratic processes and noted the initiative carries significance beyond state borders.

Who is affected

  • Governor Newsom
  • Former President Barack Obama
  • Thousands of grassroots volunteers and supporters in California
  • California voters
  • The broader American population (as Obama indicated the proposition has implications for the entire country)

What action is being taken

  • Governor Newsom and President Obama are holding a virtual meeting and livestream event
  • Volunteers are conducting get-out-the-vote activities

Why it matters

  • The proposition addresses core democratic principles regarding whether those currently in power can manipulate the political system to entrench themselves further versus allowing citizens to freely choose their representatives. According to Obama, this has critical implications not only for California but for American democracy nationwide, extending beyond partisan considerations about party representation.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint