Barack Hussein Obama represented his state of Illinois as a junior senator. He was the only African American serving in the US Senate before he was elected president on November 4, 2008. Almost two weeks later, he gave up his US Senate seat.

Education Policy

The National Education Association gave Obama an A rating in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Elections and Government Policy

Obama has been an advocate of ethics as well as election and campaign finance reform.

Economy Policy

Obama wanted to federally fund rebuilding New Orleans as well as the Gulf Coast communities after Hurricane Katrina. He pushed for hearings because he felt like the Bush administration was slow in responding to the needs of the people.

He had pushed for creating 5 million new green energy jobs within his first four years. This idea was first pushed for by Senator Hillary Clinton.

National Security and Foreign Policy

Iraq
Barack was one of the loudest opponents of the Iraq War, calling it a "stupid war", even before it began in 2002. He waivered on that opposition during the elections 4 years ago. He introduced a bill to get troops out of Iraq within 16 months. He still holds this position. He has spoken against ending the war but has voted against a bill to fund the troops.

Hoshyar Zabari, an Iraqi Foreign Minister, said that Barack tried to get the Iraqi leader to halt a troop withdrawal. In July 2008 he tried to delay an agreement until after a new president was elected.

Veterans and Soldiers Conditions

Obama voted to increase standards and oversight of VA programs.

Obama has challenged the Bush administration to back a UN or NATO force in Darfur.

Energy and Environment Issues

In 2006, Obama wanted the US automakers to take 10% of their billions of dollars in health costs for retirees in exchange for making more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. He criticized the Bush administration for not pushing hard enough for energy independence.

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