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Is this obama's first time running for president?
Yes, this is the first time obama has run for the us presidency since he became us senate in 2004.
Who presently holds over the US Senate?
obama
Why did Barack Obama run for us reps?
Actually, Barack Obama first ran for the state senate in his home-state of Illinois. It was 1996 and he was a lawyer and a law professor at that time, but he had a history of working with the poor; and according to his writings, he has said he decided he could make more of a difference if he were in politics. He ran a good campaign and was elected to the Illinois State Senate. In 2000, he did try to run for US Representative, but he lost-- it was the only election he ever lost. He was elected to three terms in the state senate, and he then ran for the US Senate (and won) in 2004.
Which us Senate was elected to be president?
harding, kennedy, obama
What was Barack Obama US representative for?
Barack Obama did not serve as a US Representative (a member of the House of Representatives). He was first elected as a state senator in Illinois in 1996, and after three terms, he was elected as a member of the US Senate; he served as a senator until he decided to run for president. That said, as president, Barack Obama certainly does represent the United States. But prior to becoming the president, he was a member of the Senate, not the House of Representatives.
Where did Barack Obama work before he became president?
In the US Senate.
How is barack obama and john mccain alike?
They both served in the US Senate.
Who were the candidates for us senate elections in 2008?
Barack Hussein Obama Obama ran for President and won. incorrect answer above
Did any us president serve in the senate or house of representatives?
JFK and LBJ were in the Senate before he was elected and so was Obama.
What branches of government have Barack Obama run for in his life?
All of government work before he was President was with the legislative branches. He ran for and was elected to the Illinois state legislature and to the US Senate.
Will Barack Obama get a retirement check from being a US Senator?
He will be eligible for the standard US Senate pension . The amount is based on his number of years of service in the Senate.
Why do the US Senate not question Obama on what he knows about Area 51?
The US Senate provides the funding for the top secret military operations in 'Area 51', so they know that it is the US Air Force testing area for new, advanced military aircraft. The Senate knows it; Obama knows it; I know it and so do the majority of Americans.
