Summary
Barack Hussein Obama is a U.S. Senator from Illinois and a Democratic candidate for president in 2008. He was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Hawaii. Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a political science degree, and he entered Harvard Law School in 1988. Obama published an autobiography in 1995--"Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance". He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. In 2000, Obama ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but lost to incumbent Bobby Rush. In 2004, Obama won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. That summer, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His opponent in the senate race was suppose...
Barack Hussein Obama is a U.S. Senator from Illinois and a Democratic candidate for president in 2008. He was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Hawaii. Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a political science degree, and he entered Harvard Law School in 1988. Obama published an autobiography in 1995--"Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance". He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. In 2000, Obama ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but lost to incumbent Bobby Rush. In 2004, Obama won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. That summer, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His opponent in the senate race was supposed to Jack Ryan. However, Ryan withdrew from the race amid sexual allegations by his ex-wife. Alan Keyes replaced Ryan on the ballot, and in the general election, Obama won easily, grabbing 70 percent of the vote.
» Search within 5331 items
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-20
>
5331 items on Barack Obama
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-20
>
-
Iraq insists on U.S. withdrawal date
Associated PressIraqi officials stepped up pressure on the United States yesterday to agree to a specific timeline to withdraw American forces, a sign of the government's growing confidence as violence falls. The tough words come as the Bush administration is running...Tags: Elections, George Bush, John McCain, Heads of State, Defense
-
Czech leaders say OK to radar system
Associated PressThe United States and leaders of the Czech Republic agreed yesterday to place a radar system in this former Soviet satellite that would warn of long-range missiles coming to Europe from the Middle East. But Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice turned...Tags: Satellite Technology, George Bush, Heads of State, Defense, Executive Branch
-
McCain, Obama seek Hispanic votes
Associated PressRepublican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought yesterday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share the same economic concerns as other Americans - and they will help the whole country prosper. It...Tags: Small Businesses, Immigration, The White House, Demographics, National or Ethnic Minorities
-
Hope riding on a Kenyan 'son'
Sun reporterOver grilled goat meat and Amstel Light, the men banter in a rapid-fire blend of Swahili and English. It's hot, humid and loud on the gravel patio of this Northeast Baltimore bar, where the tables are covered with thatched umbrellas and Kenyan-style...Tags: The White House, Hip Hop, Political Candidates, Elections, Mwai Kibaki
-
An invasion of privacy
Congress is poised to pass legislation this week that would push aside privacy rights guaranteed in the Constitution and set the stage for virtually unregulated eavesdropping of international telephone calls. The legislation would amend the Foreign...Tags: George Bush, Defense, Laws, National Security, Court Administration
-
Chocolate with a political touch
Associated PressCare for some politics with your premium chocolates? The handcrafted chocolate experts at L.A. Burdick have created two new boxed chocolate offerings, one honoring Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and one for Republican John McCain. Each...Tags: Elections, John McCain, Political Candidates
-
Obama to hold for town hall meeting at Va. school
Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting Thursday at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax County. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and Illinois senator is expected to talk about improving economic opportunities for women and helping...Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Elections, Family, Ridgewood, Woodbridge
-
Iraq Wants Timeline For U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Associated PressIraqi officials stepped up pressure on the United States on Tuesday to agree to a specific timeline to withdraw American forces, a sign of the government's growing confidence as violence falls. The tough words come as the Bush administration is running...Tags: Elections, George Bush, John McCain, Heads of State, Defense
-
Panel Pushes Congressional Standing On War Powers
A bipartisan commission called Tuesday for a law to require the next president to ask Congress for formal approval of any decision to go to war and force the White House to consult Congress once a war is underway. The panel, led by former Secretaries...Tags: Elections, John McCain, George Bush, The White House, Wars and Interventions
-
Candidates Pitch Economic Plans
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought Tuesday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share the same economic concerns as other Americans — and they will help the whole country prosper....Tags: Elections, John McCain, Small Businesses, Immigration, Demographics
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jul 9, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
