Obama tells Dems seeking governorships: Don't blame me when you lose

Obama tells Dems seeking governorships: Don't blame me when you lose
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters earlier today that the president is not responsible for Democratic candidates losing in gubernatorial elections.

"The president was looking to be supportive of these Democratic candidates for governor," Earnest said, "But ultimately, it is these governors or these candidates whose record is on the ballot."

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Teresa Mull