Barack Obama

Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Obama, Sr. (born in Nyanza Province, Kenya) and Ann Dunham (born in Wichita, Kansas). Barack Hussein Obama (born August 4, 1961) is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a member of the Democratic Party.

Obama grew up in culturally diverse surroundings. He spent most of his childhood in the majority-minority U.S. state of Hawaii and lived for four years in Indonesia. Obama delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention while still an Illinois state legislator. Since announcing his candidacy in February 2007, Obama has emphasized ending the Iraq War and implementing universal health care as campaign themes.

As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, Obama co-sponsored the enactment of conventional weapons control and transparency legislation, and made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Obama's parents separated when he was two years old and later divorced. His father went to Harvard University to pursue Ph.D. studies, then returned to Kenya, where he died in an auto accident when the younger Obama was twenty-one years old.

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The Gospel Of Obama
Washington Post - United States
Barack Obama's speech on religion and politics this month lacked this kind of sparkling clarity, but it had virtues of its own. ...
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2008 hopefuls in dash for cash as deadline looms
CNN - USA
Barack Obama -- who beat the former first lady in fundraising during the first quarter. Clinton raised $19 million from contributors in the first three ...
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It's pouring millions for Hillary, Obama
Indian Express - New Delhi,India
The team also warned supporters to prepare for a similarly dazzling result by a leading Democratic rival, Senator Barack Obama. While Obama has declined to ...
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Obama's Maverick Friend
Yahoo! News - USA
That's why many were surprised to see Mr. Dillard featured prominently in a new television ad praising Senator Barack Obama. "Sen. Obama worked on some of ...
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Debate Showcases Clinton, Obama Rivalry
CBS News - New York City,NY,USA
... her ex-president husband enjoyed among blacks carry over to her campaign, and Barack Obama, the most viable black presidential candidate in US history. ...
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Nearly 250000 open wallets for Obama
MLive.com - MI,USA
By NEDRA PICKLER AP WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has improved on his stunning support in the race for campaign cash, ...
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Join 'Conversation' With Barack Obama
KOCO - Oklahoma City,OK,USA
MANCHESTER, NH -- Presidential candidate Barack Obama shared his views on the war in Iraq, health care and global warming with an audience of New Hampshire ...
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Obama Adds Campaign Cash in Minnesota
Washington Post - United States
By BRIAN BAKST AP MINNEAPOLIS -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama padded his campaign fundraising numbers Friday with small-and-big buck ...
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Obama most popular Democratic presidential candidate among Arab ...
Detroit Free Press - United States
Barack Obama is the most popular Democratic presidential candidate among Arab-Americans, especially those who are Muslim, according to a new poll released ...
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