Cheesecake Factory, tan suits, and the staying power of culture wars

Summary
Neither man is on the ballot but Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail on Wednesday, with less than a week to go before congressional races that could shift the balance of power in Washington. Covered by 11 outlets: 4 lean left, 6 are centre, 1 lean right.
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