Former President Barack Obama reveals political comeback – AOL News
By Nathan Rousseau Smith, Buzz60
As many wait with bated breath on details around Barack Obama's post-White House ventures, a solidified book deal and new report could signal a political comeback for the former president.
That according to Obama's friend and former Attorney General Eric Holder, who addressed the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Holder told reporters "It's coming. He's coming, and he's ready to roll. [Obama] will be a more visible part of the effort."
Holder said he's discussed with Obama ways to help the NDRC through fundraising and interacting with state legislators.
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Barack Obama takes a moment to reflect before walking on stage to take the oath of office.
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Barack Obama and the First Lady share a tender moment during the Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20, 2009.
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Obama enters the Oval Office on the first day of his presidency.
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President Obama reads a letter left in his desk by George W. Bush, a White House tradition welcoming the new President.
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Obama tours the grounds of his new home for the next 8 years.
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Barack Obama meets with senior advisors in his third week as president.
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President Obama settles in for his first flight aboard Air Force One.
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The 44thPresident of the United States gives his first State of the Union address on February 24, 2009.
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Mr. & Mrs. Obama walk hand in hand towards the helicopter that will take them on their first trip to Camp David.
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Michelle Obama shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham palace during their trip for the G20 summit.
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POTUS shows some love for his troops while visiting Camp Victory in Iraq on April 7, 2009.
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The Obamas share a laugh while eating a snack after an event.
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Obama and Biden take in some fresh air with some golf on the White House green.
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President Obama explores the Pyramids of Giza during a trip to Egypt on June 4, 2009.
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POTUS walks through his first G8 Summit in Italy.
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Barack Obama takes in the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
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President Obama enjoys himself during an interview with David Letterman on Sept 21, 2009.
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The Obama's welcome children to enjoyHalloween fun at the White House.
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President Obama and the First Lady take their first portrait in front of the official White House Christmas tree.
Obama sits in his personalized chair during a meeting.
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The Obama's bust a move during the Governors' Ball.
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Obama takes a moment to catch up on some important documents while on the go.
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The President takes calls at all hours leading up to the vote on healthcare reform.
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Obama and Biden applaud the passing of the Affordable Care Act.
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White House Photographer Pete Souza had this to say about capturing this photo: "The sun was setting as the Presidential motorcade arrived back at Miami International Airport. I ran to get in front of Air Force One so I could use the beautiful sky as the background when the President boarded the plane."
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The Obamas lip-sync to a group of acappella singers during a holiday visit.
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A rare moment in the Situation Room of the White House.
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The President greets soldiers after a surprise all night flight to Afghanistan.
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The Obama family admires Rio's infamous Christ the Redeemer statue while In Brazil on March 20, 2011.
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Barack Obama approaches the Marine One helicopter.
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President Obama watches the screen like a hawk during the real time mission to capture Osama bin Laden.
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The White House photographer Pete Souza writes"The President was ready to announce the news about the mission against Osama bin Laden and was putting the finishing touches on his statement in the Outer Oval Office. As he did so, the networks broke in with bulletins confirming that bin Laden had been killed and a photograph of him appeared on the television screen in the background near the Vice President and Press Secretary Jay Carney."
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Souza says "One of the most memorable moments of the year was when the President hugged Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as he walked onto the floor of the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol to deliver his annual State of the Union address."
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Pete Souza reveals an interesting fact about this photo: "The President hugs the First Lady after she had introduced him at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa. The campaign tweeted a similar photo from the campaign photographer on election night and a lot of people thought it was taken on election day."
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Basketball fans cheer for the Obamas as they kiss for the kiss cam.
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President Obama serenades Michelle on her birthday.
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President Obama sits for a 3D portrait at the Smithsonian.
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President Obama takes a detour after the NATO summit to visit Stonehenge.
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Barack Obama can't keep a straight face while recording a Holiday video at the White House.
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Mr. President speaks at the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery civil-rights marches.
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President Barack Obama and President Ral Castro of Cuba shake hands during the Summit of the Americas at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City, Panama on April 11, 2015.
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U.S. President Barack Obama collects the folio holding the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 after signing it into law in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, November 2, 2015.
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Holder also predicted Republican lawmakers would lose seats during off-year elections per usual but that it would be quote "on steroids with President Trump."
Penguin Random House has landed a deal to publish two forthcoming books by former U.S. President Barack Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, with one volume to be written by each, the publishing company said on Tuesday.
Terms of the agreement, in which Penguin Random House acquired worldwide publication rights for the two books, were not disclosed.
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