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Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States and former US senator from Illinois, Barack Obama is the first African-American to hold the presidential office.
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How much money does the US President earn?
Traditionally, the President is the highest-paid public employee. President Obama currently earns $400,000 per year, along with a...
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How old is Barack Obama?
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. As of August 4, 2009, he is 48 years old.
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How many children does Barack Obama have?
He has two children named, Malia Anne (their first) who, was born in 1998 and followed by, a second daughter, Natasha ("Sasha"),...
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Who is the Vice-President of the United States?
As of January 20, 2009, the Vice president of the United States is Joseph R. Biden (born November 20, 1942) who was elected with...
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Can a recall election be used to remove a US President from office?
Once elected and after Congress has certified the Electoral votes, a President of The United States may only be removed from...
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What is Barack Obama's IQ?
He has not released that information. From the information available: The average IQ for a college graduate with a bachelor's...
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When and where was Barack Obama born?
He was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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How tall is Barack Obama?
6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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How do you e-mail or write a letter or to the President of the United States?
The address is...The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500. The e-mail is... comment@whitehouse.gov. The...
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Is Barack Obama a Muslim?
No, he is not. He never has been. He attended a mosque with his step-father in Indonesia for a year but has been a member of the...
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What is Barack Obama's favorite food?
According to Barack Obama in an interview on 1/18/2008 his favorite food is from Italian Fiesta Pizzeria in Hyde Park, Chicago,...
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Does Barack Obama salute the flag?
Prior to the 2008 Presidential election, Obama did not always observe "flag etiquette". On April 16, 2008, at an event in...
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What college degrees does Barack Obama have?
Barack Obama attended Occidental College, but received his undergraduate degree in political science from Columbia University, an...
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What education does Barack Obama have?
After graduating high school from Punahou School in Hawaii, Barack Obama attended Occidental College for two years, then got his...
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Is Barack Obama a Republican or a Democrat?
Barack Obama is a Democrat. He was the fifth African American Senator in U.S. history, and is the first African-American...
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What are opinions on Barack Obama?
He's electable and slightly left of center. Overall he's a good man with not much experience. I kind of like him, he's...
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How many cabinet members does the president have?
There are 15 Cabinet level Executive Departments. In addition, 6 other non-department administrative agency heads have cabinet...
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Is Barack Obama a liberal?
The following is according to National Journal, Washington's leading online and print publisher of in-depth non-partisan news and...
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What year did Barack Obama graduate from Harvard Law?
Obama graduated Harvard Law in 1991 19 years ago Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School
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What are Barack Obama's beliefs?
One can never really know the true beliefs of someone else. You can only estimate this based on a persons statements, but more...
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What political experience has Barack Obama had before his current nomination campaign?
Barack Obama served in the Illinois State Senate for eight years representing a liberal district in Chicago. He was chairman of...
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What were Barack Obama's grades in college?
Barack Obama has not released transcripts for his grades from Occidental College, Columbia University and Harvard Law. He has...
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Who is Paul R Hollrah?
Paul Hollrah is a fairly prolific writer of on-line political commetary with a seemingly extreme right-wing view. He apparently...
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Is it true that Senator Barack Obama refused to put his hand on his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance and refused to say the Pledge?
no
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How does Barack Obama feel about the Iraq War?
He thinks it was a HUGE MiSTAKE. He has been against the war since the very beginning. He will start pulling troops out of Iraq...
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Does Barack Obama's full name include Saddam?
No. His full name is Barack Hussein Obama.
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What awards has Barack Obama received?
The most important and world-recognized honor attained by Barack Obama as of this writing is the Nobel Prize, for Peace, awarded...
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When is Barack Obama's birthday?
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961. As of August 4, 2009, he is 48 years old.
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Why do so many people believe that Barack Obama is a Muslim?
There are many reasons why there are misconceptions concerning Brack Obama's religious affiliation. First, he has a...
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When did Barack Obama join Trinity Church of Christ in Chicago?
According to Snopes.com. Senator Obama has been " . . , a member of Chicago's TUCC for about 20 years. . ." Source:...
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What is Barack Obama's ethnicity?
Barack Obama has both Caucasian and African ethnicity.
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Could Barack Obama ask Al Gore to be his running mate?
Yes. Even though the Constitution only allows anyone to be elected to the office of President twice, no such limitation exists on...
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Did Barack Obama swear on the Koran?
No. That was Keith Ellison, a US Representative from the state of Minnesota - elected in 2006. He made news by choosing the Koran...
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What does senator Barack Obama and the Unofficial Sufi Majid's Mosque have in common here in the US?
It can be said with certainty that Barack Obama does not attend that mosque, because he attends the Trinity United Church of...
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Is Barack Obama a member of the DLC?
No
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Was Barack Obama in movie Get on the Bus?
No.
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What was Barack Obama's name before he changed it?
He was named after his father and his name has never been changed. He did go by the name Barry in his youth and early adulthood.
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What party affiliation does Barack Obama belong to?
The Democratic Party
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Why was Hillary Clinton running such a negative campaign against Barack Obama?
It's often what politicians who are running for office resort to doing; aside from boasting their own credentials, they also have...
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What does Barack Obama want to do for this country?
For my country, probably very little. But for the US there are many great things he wants to do, and he has been VERY specific in...
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Where in Chicago does Barack Obama live?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC I believe he does still has a house in Chicago, but lives in The White House.
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Was Barack Obama raised as a Muslim?
No, as reported in vast publications, including this excerpt from the March 25, 2007 edition of the Chicago Tribune: ". . ....
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How many pets does Barack Obama have?
He promised he two girls in his acceptance speech that he would buy them a puppy to bring with them to the White House. It had to...
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What are all the political positions that Barack Obama held?
Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996, representing the 13th District as a Democrat. He was elected to the US Senate...
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Where can you find the 'Meet the Press' transcript for Sept 7 2008 Obama US flag stance?
To find any Meet The Press transcript, visit their website at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608/ - In the right column, click...
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Was Benjamin Cardozo or Sonia Sotomayor the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?
The question of Justice Benjamin Cardozo's ethnic heritage has been a matter of controversy for years. Cardozo's family...
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Is Barack Obama a Christian?
Yes. At the time of Obama's birth, both his parents were students at the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa....
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Does Barack Obama have a chance to be president?
Barack Hussein Obama II will be taking office on January 20th, 2009 as the 44th president of the United States.
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What political party is Barack Obama affiliated with?
The Democratic Party
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Was the middle name 'Hussein' given to Barack Obama at birth?
Yes, Hussein is Barack Obama's middle name. But don't let that fool you; Sen. Obama is a Christian. His mother was from Kansas...
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Is Barack Obama secretly a Muslim?
No he is not a Muslim. His father and stepfather are Muslim, which may be how the rumours of Obama's faith started. Obama was...
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Why does Obama want to become president?
It is unknown specifically why a person wishes to become President, but generally it is because they think that they are the...
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What are some reasons to vote for Obama?
I'm sick and tired of republican administrations. I identified more with Obama because he's like the majority of people; he...
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What state does Barack Obama live in currently?
Barack Obama has lived in Chicago, Illinois for more than twenty years. He left Hawaii after high school to attend college in...
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Is Barack Obama more moderate than Hillary Clinton?
Now Hillary is the most moderate based on her voting record of all the Democratic nominees. Obama has been rated the most...
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Is Barack Obama a good athlete?
ummm I don't know are terrorists good runners. Nah he only gets playing time because it is then "fair" for everyone.
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Was Barack Obama sworn into office with a Qur'an?
In an attempt to smear Barack Obama it has been reported that he swore in on a Qur'an. This has been part of a larger attempt to...
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Tell me about Barack Obama's history?
While Barack Obama is a US Senator which starts each session with the Pledge of Allegiance often, there is no clear answer to...
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Is barack obama a member of kappa alpha psi?
Yes, I beieve so. Steve Harvey said it on his morning show yesterday after his interview with Barack. (2/4/08) Actually, I am a...
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Did Barack Obama use the Quran when he was sworn into office?
No- that was a different member of Congress. Congressman Ellison was the individual that used the Quran. Obama is a Christian,...
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How old was Barack Obama when he got married?
Barack Obama was born in August 1961 and got married in 1992. This means that he was 31 years old (or almost, depending what...
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Who is winning Obama or McCain?
Barack Obama has won the majority of presidential votes in the United States Election and has become the President-elect.
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Did Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama win the Democratic primary?
Obama will win and guess wat he won the election!
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Where does Barack Obama stand on important political and social issues?
The user-friendly website "Campaign Issues 2008" offers short pieces of information about Barack Obama's stand on a variety of...
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Why does it matter if Obama is Black or not?
It doesn't matter if he's black. It matters how well his job is done. However, since we do not live in a color-blind society,...
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Will Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton get the Democratic Presidential nomination?
Barack already won
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Does Barack Obama believe Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour?
What the President believes about Christ will not affect his duties as President. Some say: Why would anybody believe in what he...
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How does Barack Obama feel about gay marriage?
I suspect he wishes the whole issue would just go away. He has said he supports civil unions he believes marriage should be...
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How many years did Barack Obama serve in the Illinois State Senate?
8 years
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When did Colin Powell endorse Obama?
= Powell endorses Obama = Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor October 19, 2008 03:14 PM By Joseph Williams,...
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When was Barack Obama elected to the Senate?
Barack Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996, and elected to the US Senate in 2004.
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Did Barack Obama go to Harvard?
He earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1983 and a law degree from Harvard in 1991. For the source and...
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Who is Barack Obama?
Barack Obama (born August 4, 1961), the Democratic US senator from Illinois, beat Republican rival John McCain in the 2008 race...
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Who would become the president if the president vice-president and the speaker of the house died?
The president of the pro temp.
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What are the names of Barack Obama's daughters?
The names of the girls are are Malia Ann (10 years old) and Sasha (Natasha) (7 years old)
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Is Barack Obama going to legalize marijuana?
No. Obama's stance on marijuana is that "legalisation is not in the dictionary".
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What is a presidential veto?
That is where a president "throws away" or decides not to sign a bill from their the bill goes back to the House of...
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What is Barack Obama's middle name?
Barack Obama's middle name is Hussein.
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Did Barack Obama win the 2008 Presidential election?
Yes. In a very sad way yes he did. :(
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How tall was Millard Fillmore?
Millard Fillmore was 5 ft 9 in Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heights_of_United_States_presidential_candidates
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Why did Barack Obama win the Nobel Peace Prize?
According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his "extraordinary efforts...
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What is Barack Obama's limo called?
The new President of the United States, Barack Obama, redesigned Cadillac Presidential Limousine built by General Motors.The...
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Who is the first black president of the United States?
Barack Obama (the 44th President of the US, born August 4, 1961) is widely considered the "first black president of the United...
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Who was the most loved president of the US?
This is a question that appears can only be given a very subjective answer. Its a matter of perception. Some say, Abraham...
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What does Malia mean in Hawaiian?
beautiful awsome graceful and nice I don't know where the other answer came from, but Malia is the Hawaiianized version of...
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What is the phone number to the White House?
Go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ for numbers and email address. The White House phone number is (202) 456-1414
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Who is the president?
Barack Obama was sworn in on the 20th of January 2009 as the new president of the United States of America.
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What is Barack Obama's height and weight?
Height 6-1 Weight, somewhere around 155-165 lbs. I disagree with this person's answer.. He is 6 foot 1, and about 170 lbs....
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What are Barack Obama's hobbies and interests?
He enjoys cooking, poker, basketball, spending time with his family, dancing, and talking on the phone with his wife, Michelle...
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Who is the first Supreme Court justice to be nominated by President Obama?
On May 26, 2009, President Obama announced that he had nominated federal Circuit judge Sonia Sotomayor, an Hispanic woman with...
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Is there a presidents secret book?
The Book of Secrets..if there is one...is not carried around in a briefcase by the President. National Treasure: Book of Secrets,...
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What time is the US President sworn into office in washington d.c.?
At approximately noon on January 20th of the year following his or her election. As of noon, the President Elect officially...
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What time is the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Barack Obama?
It will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 beginning at 11:30 a.m. EST and 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. The Oath of Office is...
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When is the Presidents last day in office?
tomorrow is the last day for president, so you could try to get the seat
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Which American president dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on September 2 1940?
Thomas Jefferson
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Where did Barack Obama go to school?
Starting at age 6, Obama attended a Catholic school in Indonesia. At age 8, he atteStarting at age 6, Obama attended a Catholic...
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In which organizations has Barack Obama been involved?
Center for Neighborhood and Technology Chicago Annenberg Challenge Cook County Bar Cook County Bar Association Community Law...
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Has there ever been an officially African American president of United states?
No. In fact all the past US presidents have been WHITE MARRIED MALES except for James Buchanan, who remained a bachelor all his...
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What are the aims and objectives of Apple Inc?
to make as much profit as possible and keep a good reputation.
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Does the president appoint federal judges?
yes, the president appoints federal judges, and can impeach or remove them. how does the federal judge get their jobs?
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