Barack Obama has been working behind the scenes to encourage two politicians who have been hailed as representing the Democratic Party’s next generation of leaders.

Obama, who remains beloved in many Democratic circles, has escalated his own attacks and appearances this summer, prompted into action by vote-swaying redistricting efforts in Texas and Trump administration efforts to curtail rights.

The former president has spoken “a number of times” with Zohran Mamdani, 33, who in June upset former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to prevail in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, The Telegraph reported.

Obama has also reached out to Texas Rep. James Talarico, 36, who has emerged as a rising star in the party thanks in part to his efforts to fight Republican gerrymandering, Politico reported

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