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    • Has Obama Become Mr. 48%? 

        Richard Socarides, Democratic Strategist, and Robert Costa, National Review, discuss the latest political polls and what they signal about the upcoming November presidential election.

    • Obama Goes 'Bain-Less' in New Ads 

        The Obama Campaign is out with two new ads today without a single attack on Mitt Romney's business record. Instead, the ads tout President Obama's record on veterans and Medicare. Steve Kornacki, Salon.com, and John Hinderaker, Powerlineblog.com, weigh in.

    • Obama Re-Ups Bain Attacks 

        The Obama campaign attacked Mitt Romney's business record today, with CNBC's Eamon Javers. Steven Rattner, former auto czar, and Andrew Puzder, CKE Restaurants CEO, weigh in.

    • Want to Make Big Money? Move to Iowa 

        Do workers need to live in New York City to make a lot of money at top financial firms? Gov. Terry Branstad, (R-IA), discusses his state's efforts to lure prestigious jobs to the Hawkeye State.

    • Rep. Cantor on Washington & Wall Street Insiders 

        "I've always said that we need people to begin to feel again that they've got their fair shot in life," says Rep. Eric Cantor, (R-VA) and House majority leader, providing his perspective on Wall Street insiders and polarizing politics in America.

    • Rep. Cantor on Jobs, the Deficit & Politics 

        "This country was built on the notion of economic freedom, profit is the incentive to try and go out and make a better life," says Rep. Eric Cantor, (R-VA) and House majority leader, providing his perspective on business, the growing U.S. deficit, and polarizing politics in America.

    • Hillary for Veep? 

        Discussing whether President Obama could replace Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton as VP, with Keith Boykin, former Clinton White House aide, and Matt K. Lewis, Daily Caller.


Barack Obama (D)

Senator from Illinois





 

PROFILE

 

Personal:
Born Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 4 1961
Married to Michelle Obama
Two children

Education:
Columbia University, BA, 1983 (Political Science)
Harvard University, JD, 1991

Professional:
Before joining the U.S. Senate in 2004, he worked as a community organizer and civil rights lawyer in Chicago and served eight years in the Illinois State Senate.

Notable:
- First African-American president of the Harvard Law Review
- Fifth African-American to serve in U.S. Senate
- Author of two best-selling books  titled “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope”

Running Mate:
Joseph Biden, Senator from Delaware

 

ON THE ISSUES

 

Taxes:
Would deliver $80-$85 billion in tax cuts annually.

Economy:
Supports increased minimum wage as well as job creation and training programs for low-income workers.

Healthcare:
Wants to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare to every American...

Social Security:
Opposes private retirement accounts and in favor of lifting cap on payroll tax.

Housing: 
Supports creation of a federal fund to help homeowners refinance their mortgages...

Trade:
Voted against Cafta in 2005 because of deficient labor and environmental...

Energy:
Wants to wean America of its dependence on foreign energy though measures...

 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS

 

Top Industries:
Lawyers/Law Firms: $18,778,413
Retired: $15,881,720
Securities & Investment: $8,383,841
Education: $7,502,056
Misc Business: $5,588,970

Top Contributors:                              
Goldman Sachs: $601,480
University of California: $488,159
JPMorgan Chase: $373,507
Citigroup: $371,054
UBS: $370,850

Source: Center For Responsible Government -- data through June 30. For more information go to OpenSecrets.org.

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

Presidential Campaign | http://www.barackobama.com/

U.S. Senator | http://obama.senate.gov/


 


ADDITIONAL POLITICAL COVERAGE


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  • A look at Barack Obama the investor

      The Democratic presidential hopeful may be a fresh face in politics, but he is treading familiar -- and conservative -- ground with his investments.





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