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Democrat from Illinois
Barack Obama is the president of the United States. Obama was formerly a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his law degree from Harvard Law School. Obama previously served in the Illinois state Senate and was an instructor at the University of Chicago Law School. He and his wife, Michelle, have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Recent statements involving Barack Obama
A cap-and-trade plan promoted by Barack Obama would hit hardest "those already struggling to make ends meet."
Obama has admitted a cap and trade plan would cause electricity bills to "skyrocket."
Claims that Obama said, "For those who oppose our policies, you should just shut up and go away."
"History tells us that job growth always lags behind economic growth."
"The Senate Finance Committee approved a reform proposal that has both Democratic and Republican support."
Recent stories featuring Barack Obama
We add promises on reproductive care and allowing people to shop for health plans like members of Congress. Both get rated Stalled.
One year after Grant Park, a look at promises:
One year after Barack Obama declared victory in Grant Park in Chicago, he's earned a mixed record on our Obameter.
Do polls show 'majority support' for health plan?:
Obama aide claims lots of support. But a sampling of polls show that's a stretch.
A new Obameter category: 'Not yet rated':
We announce a change to the Obameter and enlist your help in tracking the president's 515 campaign promises.
Name That Health Plan winners announced:
From supporters, we choose YesWeCare! From opponents: State Arm Insurance
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