May. 15, 2007 - 2008 Candidate Profile--Barack Obama
Candidates 2008 Profiles
This is part of an ongoing series about the 2008 Presidential candidates. By examining each candidate, the issues he stands for, and his beliefs, we hope to bring you a unbiased look into what the results of his Presidency could bring.
Barack Obama
Barack Obama was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii. His father was from Kenya, and eventually returned to the country, and Barack grew up with his American mother. Mr. Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983, and from Harvard Law in 1991. He served eight years in the Illinois State Senate, and finally, in 2004, he was elected to the US senate. Mr. Obama lives with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Malia, age eight, and Sasha, age five, in Chicago.
The Issues
*Iraq war--Mr. Obama does not support the war in Iraq. In 2002, he said that he does not believe Saddam Hussein was a threat to the United States. Since, he has pushed for the removal of troops from Iraq.
*Security--Mr. Obama supports increasing Homeland Security efforts based on risk.
*Abortion--Mr. Obama supports abortion.
*Embryonic stem cell research--Mr. Obama supports embryonic stem cell research.
*Gay marriage--Mr. Obama supports gay rights, but opposes gay marriage. However, he voted "no" on a ban on same sex marriage.
*Death penalty--Mr. Obama opposes the death penalty.
The Good
Mr. Obama put off law school to help with a community organization that improved living conditions among poor and crime-ridden areas.
Mr. Obama is an active member in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Mr. Obama strongly believes in faith and politics being intertwined.
The Bad and the Ugly
Mr. Obama admitted to using alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine as a teenager.
For more information on Barack Obama, visit his campaigning web site at
Comments
May. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
Hey! I love this blog! I love arguing about politics almost as much as I luv food. yeah so don't be offended if I always disagree a little bit :)
I like Obama because he is young and fresh and hopeful. I don't like the fact that he is opposed to the war and that he supports abortion.
i really liked how you profiled him except what you listed as "bad". i think the fact that he had those things make no difference. and the fact that he openly admits he was wrong to have them, is a very good thing about Mr. Obama
May. 17, 2007 - Hey
Posted by Jocelyndixon
I think this is a WONDERFUL idea - and I am going to add it to my friends list!!
Very interesting!
Jocelyn
May. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sweetpotato
Hi! One of my goals this year is to follow the 2008 elections, so I'm rather excited that this blog was started. It will be a good resource for me. I like the way the profile is set up. I hope you continue on with this!
Nov. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Skittles
Wow, I hope i am not really saying anything wrong but i sure don't like that black dude, i don't remember how to spell his name so that is why i called him that. I can't believe that he supports abortian. That is horrid. (to me). My sister and i were reading about him on your blog and i can't believe that he doesn't think that Sadam Insane wasn't a threat to us! It's like: I don't think he's a threat, i mean all he did was blow up a bunch of people."
I really hope i am not just blurting this out without thinking of other people... oh well... freedom of speech. LOL
Skittles
Nov. 15, 2007 - ?!?!?!
Posted by Messenger
I don't know your stance on this, but I think someone would have to be blind to not see that Saddam Hussein is a HUGE threat to not only our country, but to the entire world! Of course, he is dead now, but there are still more.
Messenger
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