Barack Obama
Democrat from Illinois
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Barack Obama is a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. His father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his law degree from Harvard Law School. He 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.
Obama's statements by ruling
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Recent statements by Barack Obama
"More people without health care since George Bush took office; more children in poverty since George Bush took office."
Friday, April 18th, 2008 in a campaign speech in Williamsport, Pa.
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A gas tax holiday "would at best provide 30 cents a day for three months for a grand total of $28."
Monday, May 5th, 2008 in a television interview
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"If Senator Clinton or John McCain had stood up in previous years for increases in fuel efficiency standards . . . then we would not be in this same situation in the first place."
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 in an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press.
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"Bill Clinton invited him (the Rev. Wright) to the White House when he was having his personal crises."
Monday, March 24th, 2008 in Philadelphia
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Hillary Clinton is "willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance."
Friday, April 18th, 2008 in a television ad
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Recent attacks on Barack Obama
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“They (Clinton and Obama) have never to my knowledge been involved in legislation nor hearings nor engagement on this issue (climate change).” |
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Says Obama called Israel "a constant sore" that infects U.S. foreign policy. |
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"It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama." |
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"His true name is Barak Hussein Muhammed Obama." |
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"Obama ... gave almost a million dollars to the (Kenya) opposition campaign who just happened to be his cousin, Raila Odinga." |
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Recent stories featuring Barack Obama
Not the Clinton you think: "Clinton pastor" convicted of child sex abuse, says a newspaper Web site and a posting on an Obama campaign blog. It's a recipe for outrage.
Was McCain born in the USA?: The senator's birth overseas in a military zone raises a vexing question about whether he's eligible to be president. Since the issue rests on legal opinions, we'll explain the arguments but skip the Truth-O-Meter.
A terrorist endorsement for Obama?: John McCain says Hamas has endorsed Barack Obama. We find it's not an official endorsement, but it's certainly effusive praise.
Candidates get back to health: Sen. John McCain's new health care plan brings the issue back in focus for the presidential candidates. We check three new claims.
Polled position: gas taxes and supercars: The gas tax won't save you much and supercars will have to wait.
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