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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 1, 2016

A few years ago in North Carolina, Republicans passed a law to make it harder for African-Americans to vote. That is not my opinion. Earlier this year a federal judge said that based on the evidence, those who voted for these laws targeted…

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Nov 1, 2016

This is about us. This is about me. Even if you're not -- I mean he doesn't say this explicitly. But it's pretty clear he's saying, even if you're not crazy about her, do it for me.

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Nov 1, 2016

We should adhere to those longstanding customs and norms, because they help protect the integrity of investigations.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 1, 2016

I do think that there is a norm that, you know, when there are investigations we don't operate on innuendo, we don't operate on incomplete information. We don't operate on leaks.

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Nov 1, 2016

That's the spirit we all must summon now not only to heal, but to honor the service of Sergeant Beminio, Officer Martin, and all the men and women who wear the blue.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 1, 2016

This is serious. This is about his legacy and your life. He's one of the only candidates out there actually talking about what this means to your future.

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Nov 1, 2016

But if we let this thing slip, and I've got a situation where my last two months in office are preparing for a transition to Donald Trump whose staff people have said that their primary agenda is to have him in the first couple of weeks…

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Nov 1, 2016

He continues to warn against complacency and discuss what's at stake on the ballot on Tuesday.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 1, 2016

Those who wanted to suppress the vote, they're going to fail. The law was struck down. Your rights have been restored.

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Nov 1, 2016

We can't engage in a lot of the public speculation and discussion.

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