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Profile
The first African American President, Barack Obama stormed into office in 2008 using change and hope as major themes of his campaign. A lawyer by profession, Obama served as a Senator from the State of Illinois and is frequently referred to as an exceptional orator. Obama has recently drawn a lot of flak from many in the business community for his handling of economic issues. Obama announced his re-election campaign for 2012 on April 4, 2011.
Party: Democratic
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Age: 50
Professional Background: Incumbent President of the United States (November 16, 2008 – Present), United States Senator from Illinois (January 3, 2005 – November 16, 2008)
Alma Mater: Occidental College, Columbia University (B.A.), Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Campaign Site: http://www.barackobama.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/barackobama
Key Staff:
David Axelrod Senior Adviser
Jim Messina Campaign Manager
Valerie Jarrett Senior White House Adviser
Anita Dunn Managing Director, SKDKnickerbocker
Joel Benenson Founding Partner and President, Beneson Strategy Group
Brad Woodhouse Communications Director, Democratic National Committee
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Barack Obama
$196,900,097
| Spent | $172,370,942 |
| CASH ON HAND Total | $104,096,194 |
| Available for primary | $84,483,538 |