Former President Barack Obama joined U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock for a rally at Pullman Yards in Atlanta on Dec.1, 2022, just days ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff.

In front of a crowd of about 5,000 people on Thursday night, Obama reminded voters their support for Warnock would still have a big impact in Washington.

“Some folks are asking, 'Well, if Democrats are to have control of the Senate, why? Why does this matter? What's the difference between 50 and 51?'” Obama said. ”The answer is a lot."

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Barrack Obama and Raphael Warnock

Former President Barack Obama (left) stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

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Raphael Warnock

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at a rally on Dec. 1, 2022, in Atlanta ahead of the runoff.

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Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Crowd rallies for Raphael Warnock

A large crowd of several thousand gathers at Pullman Yards in Atlanta for a U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock rally that featured former President Barack Obama on Dec. 1, 2022.

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America Ferrera

Actress America Ferrera speaks at a rally in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Senate runoff.

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Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Crowd rallies for Raphael Warnock

A large crowd of several thousand gathers at Pullman Yards in Atlanta for a U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock rally that featured former President Barack Obama on Dec. 1, 2022.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Crowd rallies for Raphael Warnock

A large crowd of several thousand gathers at Pullman Yards in Atlanta for a U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock rally that featured former President Barack Obama on Dec. 1, 2022.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Crowd rallies for Raphael Warnock

A large crowd of several thousand gathers at Pullman Yards in Atlanta for a U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock rally that featured former President Barack Obama on Dec. 1, 2022.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama stumps for a second time this election cycle in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2022, for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff next week.

Credit: Riley Bunch / GPB News

 

Stephen Fowler also contributed to this story.

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