By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/obama-democracy-at-stake-in-november-elections Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Obama: Democracy at stake in November elections Politics Apr 8, 2016 9:44 AM EDT LOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama says a functioning American democracy is what’s at stake in November’s elections. He says it’s important to elect leaders who believe compromise isn’t a dirty word, who listen to those who disagree and respect other people’s views. Obama mentioned Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz several times at a House Democratic fundraiser late Thursday at the Los Angeles home of Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and his wife, Cindy, an environmental advocate. Actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow were among the approximately 100 people there, along with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat. Tickets cost $33,400 per couple. Obama was attending three fundraisers in California on Friday. SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama says a functioning American democracy is what’s at stake in November’s elections. He says it’s important to elect leaders who believe compromise isn’t a dirty word, who listen to those who disagree and respect other people’s views. Obama mentioned Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz several times at a House Democratic fundraiser late Thursday at the Los Angeles home of Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and his wife, Cindy, an environmental advocate. Actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow were among the approximately 100 people there, along with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat. Tickets cost $33,400 per couple. Obama was attending three fundraisers in California on Friday. SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now