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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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Dec 1, 2020

Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants. I mean, that is a talented, talented brother.

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Nov 25, 2020

If the Republicans win those two seats, then Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will not be able to get any law passed that Mitch McConnell and the Republicans aren't willing to go along with.

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Nov 25, 2020

People were surprised about a lot of Hispanic folks who voted for Trump. But there are a lot of evangelical Hispanics, who -- the fact that Trump says racist things about Mexicans or puts detainees, undocumented workers in cages, they…

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Nov 25, 2020

What's always interesting to me is the degree to which we have created -- you have seen created in Republican politics this sense that white males are victims, like, they're the ones who are, like, under attack, which obviously doesn't…

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Nov 24, 2020

You need to be able to persuade some white folks who are not going to think like you.

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Nov 24, 2020

Well, right, because he breaks laws.

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Nov 24, 2020

You have seen created in Republican politics this sense that white males are victims, like, they're the ones who are, like, under attack.

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Nov 23, 2020

There's been some damage done that is going to take some time to dig ourselves out of but there's no doubt that Joe's got the right people to do it. And I have every confidence they'll be able to do it. It just may not happen…

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Nov 19, 2020

My number one priority in the coming two months is to try to facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful.

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Nov 19, 2020

Some strong words about the transition not yet happening and some strong words about what President Trump is trying to do to pretend like he didn't lose the election.

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Nov 19, 2020

I think Joe Biden is right to say that we should all make an effort to do our best to lower the temperature and listen to the other side.

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Nov 19, 2020

Joe Biden is going to be the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President.

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