Articles filed under Political Figures
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Obama juggles roles as president and as candidateAug 28, 2012 7:52 pm - WASHINGTON — Trying to keep his job as he does his job, President Barack Obama assured the nation Tuesday his administration was capably ready for a menacing Hurricane I...
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Gun violence shifts to forefront of campaignJul 26, 2012 10:00 am - WASHINGTON — Days after the mass shootings in Colorado, guns shifted to the forefront of the presidential campaign as President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mit...
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Obama family takes an evening stroll in ChicagoJun 15, 2012 9:00 pm - It didn't take long for President Barack Obama to feel at home. Obama and the rest of the immediate first family took a neighborhood stroll Friday night after returning ...
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Emanuel predicts close White House raceJun 09, 2012 7:00 pm - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said President Barack Obama faces a close re-election contest that may be determined by swing voters in as few as five states. “It's five stat...
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North Carolina a political headache for DemocratsMay 12, 2012 6:57 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once a bright spot for President Barack Obama, North Carolina is now more like a political migraine less than four months before Democrats open th...
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Axelrod: ‘Take charge of your own future’Apr 23, 2012 10:02 pm - David Axelrod is focused on November and the four years that could potentially follow. He hopes young people, however, have their sights set further into the future. Axe...
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Axelrod to lead new political institute at U of CJan 18, 2012 11:00 pm - A senior political adviser to President Barack Obama said Thursday that he’s working his “last campaign” before he embarks on a career shift — creating the Institute of ...
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Images: Obama’s Midwest Bus TourAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - ...
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F-16s intercept plane in Barrington as Obama arrives in ChicagoAug 03, 2011 11:00 pm - A plane flying out of Barrington was intercepted by two F-16 fighter jets early Wednesday night after the plane entered restricted airspace, which was temporarily put in...
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Obama 50th birthday celebration set for Upotown eventAug 02, 2011 11:00 pm - President Barack Obama comes home to Chicago Wednesday to celebrate his 50th birthday and raise some money. Obama will be taking Air Force One in early Wednesday evening...