Barack Obama
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Obama's Approval In The States: The Honeymoon Is Over -- We're Back To The Campaign...he was at 68%-12%, down to 64%-29% in April, 53%-41% in September, and now 54%-45% Ohio In Ohio, Obama beat McCain by a 52%-47% margin. As of right now, a recent Quinnipiac poll gives Obama a net negative approval rating of 45%-50%. In this article: Barack Obama, John McCain, Virginia, George W. Bush, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Ohio |
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 7 days ago
Americans should not fear 9/11 terror trials: Obama
...outrage among Republican lawmakers. Republican Senator John McCain, Obama's former election rival, warned the decision sent "a mixed message about America's resolve in the fight against terrorism. "We are at war, and we must bring...
In this article: Eric Holder, Detainee, Attorney General, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Guantanamo Bay, The White House, New York City, United States, and John McCain
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Boston Herald | 4 days ago
John McCain presses President Obama on Afghanistan
John McCain presses President Obama on Afghanistan Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Updated 4m ago HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - U.S. Sen. John McCain leaned on the man who beat him last year to act on Afghanistan, predicting success in the war...
In this article: John McCain, Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal, All rights reserved, U.S., Fort Hood, Texas, Nova Scotia, and White House
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Detroit News | 6 days ago
Michigan fans welcome Palin
...host family there during his hockey days.)" Barack Obama won Michigan in the November presidential election by 14 percentage points, but McCain ran nearly even with him in Kent County. Calvin College students Megan Patzky of Racine,...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Michigan, Sean Hannity, Republican Party, and John McCain
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Deseret News | 2 days ago
Churches, leaders have right to speak out on public policy debates
...course. During the 2008 presidential campaign, for example, both then-Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain led a number of discussions with religious leaders across America to gather input on challenges facing the nation. You can...
In this article: Democracy, E mail, John McCain, and Washington Post
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Gawker | 2 days ago
Obama: Fundamentals of the Economy Are Still Strong [Gaffes]
...strengths" he is talking about. The AP cites universities, innovation, and a dynamic work force-"fundamentals of the economy" that existed back when Obama was pillorying McCain for his misstep last year. In fact, the workforce considerably...
In this article: John McCain, Unemployment, Bankruptcy, and Lehman Brothers
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Who Runs Gov | 2 days ago
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...decision to spend more than $1 million on the race. He won with 56 percent of the vote even though Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain narrowly edged Barack Obama in the presidential vote. Michael Barone with Richard E. Cohen, "Almanac of...
In this article: New Mexico, Steve Pearce, Global warming, and GOP
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Obama: US economy has 'core strengths'
...again and businesses are hiring again." Obama's line about the underlying "core strengths" of the economy offered echoes of a phrase he mocked during last year's presidential campaign. As the financial sector was collapsing in...
In this article: George W. Bush, Thanksgiving, Unemployment, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Robert Gates, John McCain, Washington, Arizona, and US
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Barack Hussein Obama II (IPA: /Barack-Hussein-Obama-en-US-pronunciation.ogg/; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office, as well as the first president born in Hawaii. Obama previously served as the junior United States Senator from Illinois from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008.
Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he was the president of the Harvard Law Review. He was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004.
Obama began his run for the presidency in February 2007. After a close campaign in the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries against Hillary Clinton, he won his party's nomination. In the 2008 general election, he defeated Republican nominee John McCain and was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2009. On October 9, 2009, he was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
- Name At Birth:
- Barack Hussein Obama II
- Birth Date:
- August 04, 1961
- Birthplace:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Religion:
- Christian
- Nationality:
- American
- Spouse:
- Michelle Obama
- Residence:
- The White House (official) Chicago, Illinois (private)
- University Attended:
- Occupation:
- Constitutional law Professor
- Political party:
- Democratic
- Vice President:
- Joe Biden
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