Political Quotes

Barack Obama

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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

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October 15, 2026

And I will fight for that, even if I don’t always think it’s going to win.

— Barack Obama

Oct 15, 2026

I’m going to insist that we can do better than we’re doing right now.

thenational.scot
Oct 15, 2026

People need to “rediscover what’s the story we tell about how we’re going to live together, and see each other, and recognise each other, and disagree, and yet, still care for each other”.

thenational.scot
Oct 15, 2026

I think when we act on that basis, it doesn't always work out, but over time things do get better.

bbc.co.uk
Oct 15, 2026

If I had a blame pie for why politics is so polarised and why we're seeing a rise of populism in many places, it's because of that information that is going into our brains every day.

bbc.co.uk
Oct 15, 2026

A drift towards extremism was "not inevitable

bbc.co.uk
Oct 14, 2026

Please join me in supporting Sherrod Brown. He’ll always fight for Ohio.

abcnews.com
Oct 14, 2026

This race is going to be close. It could determine which party controls the Senate and whether Ohioans can count on the people in Washington to be fighting for you.

abcnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

Looking forward to being in Detroit on 10/24 to campaign for Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed and Democrats up and down the ballot in Michigan.

foxnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro has your back — and in this election, I'm asking you to have his,

cbsnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

Use that hope to make a difference. Get involved.

cbsnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

I'm going to go to Michigan to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed.

cbsnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

The most powerful office in this country has always been 'citizen'.

cbsnews.com
Oct 9, 2026

I am energized by the millions of Americans who are taking a stand and demanding change, even when it's hard. That's what hope is all about.

cbsnews.com
Oct 8, 2026

After Roe was overturned, Troy helped protect the right to an abortion in Maine.

mainemorningstar.com
Oct 8, 2026

Troy Jackson is running to be your next senator, and I’m proud to be on board.

mainemorningstar.com
Oct 8, 2026

As Maine’s Senate president, he fought to raise wages, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and provide free lunch to every student in the state.

rollcall.com
Oct 8, 2026

Civil Rights heroes marched and even died to secure your right to vote. So use it.

rollcall.com
Oct 8, 2026

Certainly if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, 'Here's our plan for safety, here's our plan for making sure…

cbsnews.com
Jul 19, 2026

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

huffpost.com
Jun 25, 2026

Never talks that way when they are in the same room.

salon.com

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