President Barack Obama is back in Seattle to shake the money tree

President Barack Obama has returned to the Puget Sound region to raise money for the Democratic Party and Governor Jay Inslee.

According to a press pool report, Air Force One landed at 3:30 PM Pacific Time at Sea-Tac International Airport. About ten minutes later, President Obama emerged from the aircraft. He was greeted by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Brian Cladoosby, president, National Congress of American Indians.

After sharing a somewhat lengthy exchange with the four men, President Obama made his way to the viewing pen. He shook hands with a police officer, and greeted a tiny baby adorned In a pink headband, and the awws ensued. He could be seen sharing a hug with a woman as the pool was being led to the vans.

Obama’s motorcade was rolling at 3:48 PST en route to Seattle for the fundraisers.

Andrew Villeneuve

Andrew Villeneuve is the founder and executive director of the Northwest Progressive Institute, as well as the founder of NPI's sibling, the Northwest Progressive Foundation. He has worked to advance progressive causes for over two decades as a strategist, speaker, author, and organizer. Andrew is also a cybersecurity expert, a veteran facilitator, a delegate to the Washington State Democratic Central Committee, and a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.

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