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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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Oct 12, 2024

You’re thinking about sitting out or even supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you because you think that’s a, a sign of strength? Because that’s what being a man is? Putting women down? That is not acceptable.

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Oct 10, 2024

Part of it makes me think that -- well, you just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president. That you're coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.

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Oct 10, 2024

We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.

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Oct 9, 2024

the reason some people think, wow, I don't know, I remember that economy when he first came in being pretty good. Yes, it was pretty good, because it was my economy. The other day, his running mate had the nerve to say, Donald Trump…

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Oct 9, 2024

For Donald Trump and his cronies, freedom means that the powerful can do whatever they please. Fire workers who were trying to organize a union, dodge paying their fair share of taxes, try to throw out your votes when they lose an…

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Oct 9, 2024

Vote of Tim Walz as the next vice president of the United States.

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Oct 9, 2024

And let me tell you, there are a lot of brothers and cousins. And I can tell you that no one is more humble and more honest and more rooted in his community and has more integrity than Bob Casey.

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Oct 9, 2024

And to help her do it, she will need a Senate full of serious public servants like Bob Casey.

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Oct 9, 2024

What I cannot understand is why anybody would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you, Pennsylvania.

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Oct 9, 2024

When it comes to health care you heard it in the debate Donald Trump's got one answer, ending the Affordable Care Act that 45 million people rely on.

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Oct 9, 2024

Donald Trump is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.

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Oct 9, 2024

And, by the way, I'm sorry, gentlemen, I've noticed this, especially with some men who seem to think Trump's behavior, the bullying and the putting people down is a sign of strength. And I am here to tell you, that is not what real…

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