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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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Nov 8, 2016

I think that nothing is determined, but that the number of people who have a strong belief in a fair, just, equal, inclusive America is the majority and is growing.

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Nov 8, 2016

The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy.

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Nov 8, 2016

One of the things that I think it's important for progressives to do when we're in a reflective mode after an election like this is, we can't have it both ways.

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Nov 8, 2016

Politics in a big, diverse country like this requires us to move the ball forward not in one long Hail Mary to the end zone, but to systematically make progress.

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Nov 8, 2016

The main reason that I don't feel dismayed, but do feel disappointed, is the incredible young people who have worked in my administration.

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Nov 8, 2016

Treating this as a public-health issue is the much smarter way to deal with it.

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Nov 8, 2016

We all go forward, with a presumption of good faith in our fellow citizens.

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Nov 6, 2016

Tomorrow you will choose whether we continue this journey of progress or whether it all goes out the window.

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Nov 6, 2016

If his closest advisers don't trust him to tweet, why would any of us trust him with the nuclear codes?

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