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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.
What else can I help you with?
When did Barack Obama retire?
Barack Obama is still in office as the US President.
Who is the president of the US now in 2011?
Barack Obama.
Who is the father of the US president?
Barack Obama Sr. is the father of the US president Barack Hussein Obama Jr.
What is the name of US president 2014?
The name of the US president in 2014 was Barack Obama.
Was barack Obama's father a u.s. national when barack Obama was born?
No. Obama's father was never a US citizen.
How is Obama serving in the US now?
Barack Obama is a US senator.
Did Barack Obama decide to be president before or after becoming a US senator?
Barack Obama decided to run for president after becoming a US senator. He was elected as a US senator from Illinois in 2004 and announced his candidacy for president in February 2007.
After Barack Obama is sworn into office how many presidents will the us have had in total?
Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th US President.
Who is the presentdent of US?
Since 2008, the US President has been Barack Obama. He was re-elected in 2012. Under US law, he cannot run for a third term, so in 2016, a new president will be elected.
Full name of present president of US in office?
barack obama
Where is the inauguration of Barack Obama?
at the us
What does Barack Obama do for US?
He is the president
