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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.

Sep 17, 2008

Don't just get rid of one guy. Get rid of this administration. Get rid of this philosophy. Get rid of the do-nothing approach to our economic problems, and put somebody in there who is going to fight for you.

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Sep 16, 2008

We can't steer ourselves out of this crisis by taking the same disastrous road. And that's what this election is about.

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Sep 16, 2008

This is somebody who has been in Congress for 26 years, who put seven of the most powerful Washington lobbyists in charge of his campaign. And now he tell us that he is the one who is going to take on the old boys' network. The old boys…

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Sep 16, 2008

The stakes in this election could not be higher. They could not be clearer. You know, we are in the midst of the most serious financial crisis in generations.

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Sep 16, 2008

Stakes in this election could not be higher. They could not be clearer.

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Sep 15, 2008

... quote 'I'm always for less regulation -- unquote', and referred to himself as -- quote -- 'fundamentally, a deregulator.'

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Sep 15, 2008

The cost of everything, from gas to groceries to health care, has gone up. These are the struggles that Americans are facing. This is the pain that has now trickled up.

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Sep 15, 2008

To jump-start job creation, I have proposed a $50 billion emergency economic plan. We need to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as we know them today. I will ease the burden on struggling homeowners through a universal homeowners' tax…

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Sep 15, 2008

We know that Senator McCain meant what he said the first time, because he has said it over and over again throughout this campaign.

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Sep 15, 2008

Over the last few years, commercial banks and thrift institutions were subject to guidelines on subprime mortgages that did not apply to mortgage brokers and companies. This regulatory framework failed to protect homeowners.

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