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candidate profile
Early defeat launched rapid political rise
As the sting from the 2000 Congressional loss wore off, Barack Obama and those behind him knew he had political life left in him, knew he felt called to serve. He just needed a place to do it.
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Obama's defining moments
Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.)
about this candidate
BORN
August 4, 1961
CURRENT HOME
Chicago's South Side
BIRTHPLACE
Hawaii
EDUCATION
Columbia University in 1983, law degree from Harvard Law School in 1991
CURRENT JOB
Junior US Senator from Illinois
RESUME HIGHLIGHTS
First African-American president of the Harvard Law Review in 1991, delivered the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, helped pass major measures that combat the international trafficking of nuclear weapons, promote the use of alternative fuels, and open up the budget process to greater public scrutiny
ELECTIVE OFFICES
Seven years in the Illinois State Senate, one term in the US Senate
FAMILY
Wife Michelle and two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7
CAMPAIGN E-MAIL
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obama's position on
- Iraq
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- Education
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- Healthcare
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- Immigration
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- Environment
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- Social security
Sitting down with Barack Obama
Senator Obama sounds off on the war in Iraq, healthcare, the economy, and the issue that sets him apart.
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