Senator Obama has been able to develop
innovative approaches to challenge the status quo
and get results. Americans are tired of divisive
ideological politics, which is why Senator Obama
has reached out to Republicans to find areas of
common ground. He has tried to break partisan
logjams and take on seemingly intractable
problems. During his tenure in Washington and in
the Illinois State Senate, Barack Obama has
accumulated a record of bipartisan success.
Strengthening America Overseas As a member of
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator
Obama has fought to strengthen America's
position in the world. Reaching across the aisle,
Obama has tackled problems such as preventing
the spread of weapons of mass destruction and
stopping the genocide in Darfur.
Plan to End the Iraq War
Before the war in Iraq ever started, Senator Obama
said that it was wrong in its conception. In 2002,
then Illinois State Senator Obama said Saddam
Hussein posed no imminent threat to the United
States and that invasion would lead to an
occupation of undetermined length, at
undetermined cost, with undetermined
consequences. Since then, Senator Obama has
laid out a plan on the way forward in Iraq that was
largely been affirmed by the bipartisan Iraq Study
Group led by James Baker and Lee Hamilton.
Cleaning Up Washington's Culture of Corruption
Throughout his political career, Barack Obama has
been a leader in fighting for open and honest
government. As a U.S. Senator, he has
spearheaded the effort to clean up Washington in
the wake of the Jack Abramoff scandal. In a
politically charged election year, Obama
acknowledged that corruption was a problem that
plagued both political parties. He subsequently
enlisted the help of Republican allies to limit
lobbyist influence, shine sunlight into the earmarks
process and promote open government.
innovative approaches to challenge the status quo
and get results. Americans are tired of divisive
ideological politics, which is why Senator Obama
has reached out to Republicans to find areas of
common ground. He has tried to break partisan
logjams and take on seemingly intractable
problems. During his tenure in Washington and in
the Illinois State Senate, Barack Obama has
accumulated a record of bipartisan success.
Strengthening America Overseas As a member of
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator
Obama has fought to strengthen America's
position in the world. Reaching across the aisle,
Obama has tackled problems such as preventing
the spread of weapons of mass destruction and
stopping the genocide in Darfur.
Plan to End the Iraq War
Before the war in Iraq ever started, Senator Obama
said that it was wrong in its conception. In 2002,
then Illinois State Senator Obama said Saddam
Hussein posed no imminent threat to the United
States and that invasion would lead to an
occupation of undetermined length, at
undetermined cost, with undetermined
consequences. Since then, Senator Obama has
laid out a plan on the way forward in Iraq that was
largely been affirmed by the bipartisan Iraq Study
Group led by James Baker and Lee Hamilton.
Cleaning Up Washington's Culture of Corruption
Throughout his political career, Barack Obama has
been a leader in fighting for open and honest
government. As a U.S. Senator, he has
spearheaded the effort to clean up Washington in
the wake of the Jack Abramoff scandal. In a
politically charged election year, Obama
acknowledged that corruption was a problem that
plagued both political parties. He subsequently
enlisted the help of Republican allies to limit
lobbyist influence, shine sunlight into the earmarks
process and promote open government.
Meeting America's Energy Needs
Senator Obama has been a leader in the Senate in
pushing for a comprehensive national energy policy
and has introduced a number of bills to get us
closer to the goal of energy independence. By
putting aside partisan battles, he has found
common ground on CAFE, renewable fuels, and
clean coal. Honoring Our Veterans As a member of
the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senator
Obama is committed to helping the heroes who
defend our nation today and the veterans who
fought in years past. A grandson of a World War II
veteran who went to college on the G.I. Bill, Senator
Obama has reached out to Republicans and
Democrats in order to honor our commitment to
America's veterans.
Improving Our Schools
We are failing too many of our children in public
schools. Right now, six million middle and high
school students read at levels significantly below
their grade level. Unfortunately, the debate in
Washington has been narrowed: either we need to
pour more money into the system, or we need to
reform it with more tests and standards. Senator
Obama has worked on bills that cut through this
false choice and recognize that good schools will
require both structural reform and resources.
Creating a Healthcare System that Works
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations
in the world, yet more than 46 million Americans
have no health insurance. Too many hard-working
Americans cannot afford their medical bills, and
health-related issues are the number one cause for
personal bankruptcy. Promoting affordable,
accessible, and high-quality health care is a priority
for Senator Obama.
Senator Obama has been a leader in the Senate in
pushing for a comprehensive national energy policy
and has introduced a number of bills to get us
closer to the goal of energy independence. By
putting aside partisan battles, he has found
common ground on CAFE, renewable fuels, and
clean coal. Honoring Our Veterans As a member of
the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senator
Obama is committed to helping the heroes who
defend our nation today and the veterans who
fought in years past. A grandson of a World War II
veteran who went to college on the G.I. Bill, Senator
Obama has reached out to Republicans and
Democrats in order to honor our commitment to
America's veterans.
Improving Our Schools
We are failing too many of our children in public
schools. Right now, six million middle and high
school students read at levels significantly below
their grade level. Unfortunately, the debate in
Washington has been narrowed: either we need to
pour more money into the system, or we need to
reform it with more tests and standards. Senator
Obama has worked on bills that cut through this
false choice and recognize that good schools will
require both structural reform and resources.
Creating a Healthcare System that Works
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations
in the world, yet more than 46 million Americans
have no health insurance. Too many hard-working
Americans cannot afford their medical bills, and
health-related issues are the number one cause for
personal bankruptcy. Promoting affordable,
accessible, and high-quality health care is a priority
for Senator Obama.
TProtecting Our Homeland
Five years after 9/11, our country is still unprepared
for a terrorist attack. From improving security for our
transit systems and chemical plants, to increasing
cargo screening in our airports and seaports, the
recommendations of the 9/11 Commission have
been underfunded and ignored. he 9/11
Commission gave the government five F's and 12
D's on the implementation of its recommendations.
Senator Obama has supported efforts to base
homeland security spending on risk rather than
pork-barrel politics. He has also introduced
legislation to strength chemical plant and drinking
water security and to enhance disaster
preparedness
Strengthening Families and Communities
Strong families raise successful children and keep
communities together. While Senator Obama does
not believe that we can simply legislate healthy
families, good parenting skills or economic
success, he does believe we can eliminate
roadblocks that parents face and provide tools to
help them succeed. A husband and father of two,
Senator Obama has promoted strong families in
the Senate.
Protecting the Right to Vote
There is no more fundamental American right than
the right to vote. Before the landmark 1965 Voting
Rights Act, barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes
and property requirements disenfranchised many
Americans, especially minorities. More than 40
years later, there are still numerous obstacles to
ensuring that every citizen has the ability to vote.
Reconciling Faith and Politics In June of 2006,
Senator Obama delivered what was called the most
important speech on religion and politics in 40
years. Speaking before an evangelical audience,
Senator Obama candidly discussed his own
religious conversion and doubts, and the need for a
deeper, more substantive discussion about the role
of faith in American life.
Five years after 9/11, our country is still unprepared
for a terrorist attack. From improving security for our
transit systems and chemical plants, to increasing
cargo screening in our airports and seaports, the
recommendations of the 9/11 Commission have
been underfunded and ignored. he 9/11
Commission gave the government five F's and 12
D's on the implementation of its recommendations.
Senator Obama has supported efforts to base
homeland security spending on risk rather than
pork-barrel politics. He has also introduced
legislation to strength chemical plant and drinking
water security and to enhance disaster
preparedness
Strengthening Families and Communities
Strong families raise successful children and keep
communities together. While Senator Obama does
not believe that we can simply legislate healthy
families, good parenting skills or economic
success, he does believe we can eliminate
roadblocks that parents face and provide tools to
help them succeed. A husband and father of two,
Senator Obama has promoted strong families in
the Senate.
Protecting the Right to Vote
There is no more fundamental American right than
the right to vote. Before the landmark 1965 Voting
Rights Act, barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes
and property requirements disenfranchised many
Americans, especially minorities. More than 40
years later, there are still numerous obstacles to
ensuring that every citizen has the ability to vote.
Reconciling Faith and Politics In June of 2006,
Senator Obama delivered what was called the most
important speech on religion and politics in 40
years. Speaking before an evangelical audience,
Senator Obama candidly discussed his own
religious conversion and doubts, and the need for a
deeper, more substantive discussion about the role
of faith in American life.
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