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
CNBC POLITICS BLOGS
ADDITIONAL POLITICAL COVERAGE
BARACK OBAMA IN THE NEWS
- Yuan Critics Want Obama to Keep Campaign Promise
- Credit Is Thawing, But Businesses Still Hesitant to Borrow
- Health-Care Reform Does Little To Contain Costs: Analysts
- Government Foreclosure Plan Shows Continued Improvement
- Obama Sees Strains Unless US, China Balance Growth
- Why Health Care Bill Is Facing Such a Tough Fight in Senate
- Top 10 Stocks for Obamacare
- Health Care Bill Worst Law Since 1930s: Forbes
- Obama Delays Start of Asia Trip to Attend Memorial
- What Stocks to Buy Amid Health Care Overhaul: Strategist
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