Obama: Black lawmakers must rally voters back home

First lady Michelle Obama applauds President Barack Obama on stage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Saturday. AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt

Obama: Black lawmakers must rally voters back home

MARK S. SMITH,Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama implored black voters on Saturday to rekindle the passion they felt for his groundbreaking campaign and turn out in force this fall to repel Republicans who are ready to "turn back the clock."

In a fiery speech to the Congressional Black Caucus, Obam...