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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 13, 2007

Together, we could open up government and invite citizens in, while connecting all of America to 21st century broadband.

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Nov 13, 2007

I will take a backseat to no one in my commitment to network neutrality.

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Nov 13, 2007

It's sort of unnatural for him to be directly attacking a fellow Democrat.

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Nov 13, 2007

He's still not where some of his supporters would like him to be.

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Nov 13, 2007

If they can upset Hillary Clinton, and win in Iowa, that really will help them propel them to the next stop, which is New Hampshire.

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Nov 13, 2007

It's easier to understand why the Clinton campaign would rather plant their questions than answer them.

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Nov 13, 2007

Many say he found his mojo. He was fired up. He made an impassioned speech over the weekend.

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Nov 13, 2007

We need to make sure that the next success story - the next Google - happens here in America.

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Nov 12, 2007

I don't want to wake up one day many years from now and see that we're still standing by while American jobs get shipped overseas.

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Nov 12, 2007

Politics didn't lead me to working folks - working folks led me into politics.

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Nov 12, 2007

What you need, what America needs, is a President who will fight for you when it's hard, and not just when it's politically convenient.

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Nov 12, 2007

I'm tired of seeing unions go to the bargaining table and fight for the benefits they negotiated a long time ago, instead of fighting for better wages to support their families.

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Nov 12, 2007

We need to stand up to the business lobby that's been getting their friends in Congress and in the White House to block card check.

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Nov 12, 2007

When I'm President, we're not going to wait twenty years or ten years to raise the minimum wage - we'll raise it to keep pace with inflation every year so that American workers aren't falling behind.

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Nov 12, 2007

Politicians often say they're pro-labor at election time no matter what they've said or done before.

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Nov 12, 2007

That's why not answering questions because we're afraid our answers won't be popular just won't do.

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Nov 12, 2007

The only trade agreements I believe in are ones that put workers first - because trade deals aren't good for the American people if they aren't good for working people.

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Nov 12, 2007

We need to help you compete with workers around the world by helping the auto industry compete with car companies all over the world.

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Nov 11, 2007

Our veterans are a part of an unbroken line of Americans who have borne the greatest burden for our freedom.

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Nov 11, 2007

Keeping faith with those who serve must always be a core American value and a cornerstone of American patriotism.

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Nov 11, 2007

my commitment to reclaiming the American Dream by providing relief for the middle class and supporting America's workers.

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Nov 11, 2007

I am running for president because I am sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is by talking and acting and voting like George Bush Republicans.

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Nov 11, 2007

If we are really serious about winning this election, Democrats, then we can't live in fear of losing it. This party, the party of Jefferson and Jackson, of Roosevelt and Kennedy has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the…

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