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Post-presidency, his influence on Democratic campaigns has been limited, with notable exceptions such as his 2022 visit to Biden amid concerns about the campaign's sluggish start.
The leaked comment in 2023 suggesting Obama’s frustration with Biden's campaign reflects a lack of sustained organizational backing from him.
The consistent theme is that Obama’s engagement tends to be episodic and driven more by strategic image management—appearing to care enough to make a gesture—rather than ongoing, proactive leadership.