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Barack Obama: He was born into wrenching poverty, but educated himself to become an authoritative scholar, respected leader, and…

On the recordJune 27, 2010
He was born into wrenching poverty, but educated himself to become an authoritative scholar, respected leader, and unparalleled champion of our Constitution.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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