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Obama turns focus to U.S. Congress as he campaigns for Clinton

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a rally to support Hillary Clinton's campaign in Las Vegas, Nevada October 23, 2016. (Photo: Reuters)

Las Vegas: President Barack Obama on Sunday campaigned in the battleground state of Nevada for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate he wants to succeed him in the White House - but he spent most of his time talking about the state's Senate race.

Democrats badly want to get back control of the Republican-controlled Senate in the Nov. 8 election, and are sending Obama, Michelle Obama and Joe Biden to states where close races could tip the balance.

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