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
Obama says his bill "reduced welfare rolls nearly 80 percent."
Monday, June 30th, 2008 in a TV ad.
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"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."
Friday, June 13th, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio
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"These steps (a middle-class tax cut, national health care plan, foreclosure prevention fund, Social Security fix and more) are all paid for."
Monday, June 16th, 2008 in Flint, Mich.
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John McCain "opposed legislation to fund levees and flood control programs, which he considers pork."
Saturday, June 21st, 2008 in remarks to U.S. Conference of Mayors
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Barack Obama "extended health care for wounded troops who’d been neglected."
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 in a television ad
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Recent attacks on Barack Obama
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"He won't even support his colleague's ... motion to censure the Bush administration for systemic repeated illegal wiretaps." |
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Says Obama opposes offshore drilling and a gas tax holiday. |
James Bond-inspired ad is on target about drilling and gas taxes |
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Says Obama opposes innovation, the electric car and "clean, safe, nuclear energy." |
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"I joined the Gang of 14, seven Republicans, seven Democrats, so that we wouldn’t blow up the United States Senate. Sen. Obama had the opportunity to join that group. He chose not to." |
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“Obama has maintained a friendship with a now convicted felon.” |
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Recent stories featuring Barack Obama
Nader on the attack: Trying to generate some attention for his longshot presidential bid, consumer advocate Ralph Nader shoots at the leaders.
Obama's birth certificate: Final chapter: Since we published Obama's birth certificate, questions about its authenticity have been frequent and fierce. After reviewing the evidence, we're confident in our rulings.
Rhetoric doesn't pay the bills: Obama says his domestic programs are 'paid for,' but to do that he's making a few assumptions.
Obama's first ad hits patriotic note: Now his party's nominee, Obama touts love of country in his new ad. It gets his points on taxes and welfare largely right. A third claim on veterans health benefits is less clear.
Mix 'n match creditors with causes: We take apart popular notions on foreign debt and oil imports.
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