US Senator, Presidential Candidate
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- US Senator at US Senate (IL-D)
- Past
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- Senior Lecturer in Law at University of Chicago Law School
- State Senator at Illinois State Senate
- Education
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- Harvard University
- Columbia University in the City of New York
- Occidental College
- Connections
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500+
connections
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Websites
Barack Obama’s Summary
I am running for the Presidency of the United States of America, but this campaign can't only be about me. It must be about us - it must be about what we can do together. This campaign must be the occasion, the vehicle, of your hopes and your dreams. It will take your time, your energy, and your ideas to push us forward when we're doing right and to let us know when we're not. This campaign has to be about reclaiming the meaning of citizenship, restoring our sense of common purpose, and realizing that few obstacles can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change.
Barack Obama’s Specialties:
I have worked to rebuild trust in government by allowing every American to go online and see how their tax dollars are spent.
On the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have fought to help veterans get the disability pay they were promised.
Recognizing the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, I traveled to Russia to begin a new generation of securing weapons worldwide.
Most of all, I am proud to be husband to my wife, Michelle, and father to my two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Barack Obama’s Experience
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US Senator
US Senate (IL-D)
(Government Administration industry)
January 2005 — Present (3 years 7 months)
In the U.S. Senate, I have sought to focus on tackling the challenges of a globalized, 21st century world with fresh thinking and a politics that no longer settles for the lowest common denominator.
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Senior Lecturer in Law
University of Chicago Law School
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Law Practice industry)
1993 — 2004 (11 years)
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State Senator
Illinois State Senate
(Legislative Office industry)
1997 — 2004 (7 years)
Proudly representing the 13th District on Chicago's south side.
Barack Obama’s Education
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Harvard University
Juris Doctor, Law, 1988 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Editor, Harvard Law Review, 1990
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, concentration in International Relations, 1981 — 1983
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Occidental College
Political Science 1979 — 1981
Additional Information
Barack Obama’s Websites:
Barack Obama’s Interests:
Basketball, writing, spending time with my kids
Barack Obama’s Groups:
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Obama for America member
