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.
Michelle and I have been disgusted by the recent reports about Harvey Weinstein. Any man who demeans and degrades women in such fashion needs to be condemned and held accountable, regardless of wealth or status.
The problem with congressional measures is that you cannot turn them on and off as you like.
Let's be clear, the action taken today isn't required legally. It's a political decision and a moral question. Whatever concerns or complaints Americans may have about immigration in general, we shouldn't threaten the future of this group…
It is precisely because this action is contrary to our spirit, and to common sense, that business leaders, faith leaders, economists, and Americans of all political stripes called on the administration not do what it did today.
Donald Trump is uniquely unqualified to be president. No, I'm not joking. You laugh. I'm not joking.
I'm confident that if I -- if I'd run again, I think I could have mobilized a majority of the American people.
He has done what few presidential candidates have been willing to do by making a politically risky proposal to strengthen solvency.
As even Senator McCain's advisers have acknowledged, his health-care plan would impose a $3.6 trillion tax increase over 10 years on workers.
In contrast, Senator McCain's tax plan largely leaves the middle class behind.
In contrast, John McCain offers what would essentially be a third Bush term, with his economic speeches outlining $3-4 trillion of tax cuts over 10 years beyond what President Bush has already proposed.





