Abstract
The paper discusses the significance of Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 election including his agenda, his campaign and its structure, and his first 100 days in office.

From the Paper
"On January ..., Barack Husain Obama was sworn in as the first African-American President of the United States. He took office at what some analysts, including the Editors of Current Events, have characterized as a time of national crisis consisting of the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression of the ...s and two ongoing wars in Iraq and in Afghanistan. The dramatic victory of this relative newcomer to the national political scene in the United States occurred at..."

Tags:Barack Obama, presidency, campaign, agenda

Abstract
This paper discusses the arguments for and against Senator Barack Obama becoming the President of the Unitd States. The paper specifically discusses the arguments with regard to his religion and background. The paper argues that there are many facts to support Senator Barack Obama as the best choice for the next President of the United States.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Taste of "New"
Talk to the Mullahs
Voting for McCain is almost like Voting for George W. Bush
Why Choose Senator Barack Obama for President
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"There are many facts to support Senator Barack Obama as the best choice for the next President of the United States however; the truth is that the Senator just happens to fit the template that is envisioned by many in today's highly globalized and diverse society. A society in which many of the old shells of societal standards and norms have fallen away and a veritable metamorphosis has occurred giving rise to a higher consciousness and higher level of cognition among the fresh voting groups in the United States. Groups of voters comprised of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, and in fact, a group of U.S. citizens who have attended school, worked, attended church and other community and societal and institutional functions side-by-side with one another."

Tags:repulican, democrat, mullah, muslim

Abstract
The paper discusses Barack Obama's feelings about his black heritage and his white family as well as his reasons for running for president. The paper considers what his election would mean for the United States and concludes that Obama's election as president would signal an important watershed in race relations and political policy in the United States.

Outline:
Introduction
What Does Obama Think About Being Black?
Was Obama Ashamed of his White Mother and Grandparents, or Were They Ashamed of Him?
Why is Barack Obama Running for President?
What would Barack Obama's Election Mean to the United States?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Obama's thoughts on being black are revealed in his autobiography, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance. In Dreams from my Father, Obama describes his life up to the time he enters Harvard Law School.
"Obama was born to a black father, Harvard University-educated economist Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., of Kenya, and a white mother, Ann Dunham. His parents divorced when he was four, and his mother married Indonesian Lolo Seotorio. His new family moved from Hawaii to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he lived until he was ten. His birth father was absent for most of his young life. Barack Obama moved back to Hawaii when he was ten, and saw his father for the last time before his father was killed in a car accident in 1982. He went on to enroll in Occidental College, and later transferred to Columbia College at Columbia University."

Tags:blacks, heritage, race, election

Abstract
This paper provides a comparison of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain across three significant issues: 1) Abortion, 2) Health Care, and 3) Taxes. The paper provides the proposals of each on these issues, before offering a recommendation in favor of Barack Obama, with rationale for the selection.

From the Paper
"The upcoming presidential election is one of the most significant in American history since major issues like the Iraq War, terrorism and a looming recession will greatly affect America's future. Republican Presidential candidate, John McCain, has a long history of service to America and in government and promises to restore American vitality. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is less experienced but promises hope and change for what most ails America. Despite promises, the candidates if elected, offer distinct views on issues of great significance..."

Tags:government, America, politics, senior citizens, children, President Bush

Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive discussion of the identity and political vision of Democratic Illinois Senator Barack Obama, a candidate for president in 2008. Issues of identity including ethnicity, social class, educational background, and religious belief are used to demonstrate how they converge in Obama's overall political vision.

From the Paper
"In examining major political leaders it becomes readily apparent that there is often a link between personal identity and political vision. As a white southern evangelical from the upper-classes George W Bush's political vision has embraced tax cuts for the wealthy support for the Religious Right pro-life anti-same sex marriage etc and cushy contracts for corporations responsible for rebuilding Iraq's infrastructure. Bush's southern and white upper-class background are partly responsible for his political stubbornness ..."

Tags:candidate, faith, government, politics, political campaigns, Chicago, poverty, social movement, Republicans, George Bush, Martin Luther King, Jr., Harvard, Senate

Abstract
The paper examines some general biographical information about the chosen candidate, Barack Obama. The biographical information ranges from the mundane (birthday) to the politically important (issue positions). Part two examines Obama's rhetorical style including appeals to logos, pathos, and ethos. Finally, part three concludes on a personal note of why the author believes Obama to be a good candidate.

From the Paper
"Candidate Information Name: Barack Obama Birthplace: Honolulu, HI Birth date: August 4, 1961 Gender: male Marital status: married (Michelle) Children: yes (Malia, Sasha) ("President-elect") Siblings: yes (half sister Maya Soetoro-Ng) Race: African American..."

Tags:obama, public, communication

Abstract
This paper argues that, due to insufficient governmental experience, questions raised about the legitimacy of his American birth, his questionable motives and ethics, and a plethora of controversies, Barack Obama is unqualified to be the American President. The writer suggests that Obama's reluctance or inability to produce a valid birth certificate may only be the tip of the iceberg and points to Obama's connections with Tony Rezco, a convicted governmental corrupter, and Bill Ayers, leader of a radical terrorist organization, as examples of illicit activities.

From the Paper
"The most obvious qualification for a presidential candidate is formal experience, a glaring omission on Barack Obama's resume. USA Today lists his total applicable experience as three years in the U.S. Senate, seven years in the Illinois Senate, and one stirring keynote address at a Democratic National Convention (Keen). Half of a Senatorial term and a handful of years in state government hardly qualify a politician for party leverage, let alone the highest office in the land. Even Democratic leaders, such as party chairman Matt Pearson, recognize his greenness saying "He could use a little more experience...it's just not his time yet" (Keen). With major Democratic players discrediting his resume, how can anyone justify Obama's rawness?"

Tags:Constitutional, presidency, bipartisanship, documentation, fascist, demographic, illegal, unqualified

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that for a memoir written by a senator and an aspiring presidential candidate, 'Dreams from my Father' by Barack Obama is a brilliantly candid document. True, the writer points out, that Obama was not a candidate when he penned the work in 1998. Still, he was clearly ambitious and had a future political and legal career on his mind and a potential agenda. He was a graduate of Harvard Law School, the editor of the prestigious Harvard Law Review, and in only two years he would be the Democratic junior senator from the largely Republican state of Illinois. The writer discusses that rather than affirm homilies about the goodness of America, Obama speaks openly about the difficulties of negotiating a viable sense of self and identity in contemporary America.

From the Paper
"Obama discusses how he struggled to know who he was as a young man, racially and in terms of his future. He grew up in a divided America, still polarized by the ideological revolutions of the Civil Rights movement and the ant-war movement. The quest for stability and identity is something that most adolescents can relate to, but this intense self-examination is rarely expressed by politicians who often want to project a secure sense of self, to avoid being accused of waffling. Now that Obama's youth and supposed inexperience are an issue in the Democratic campaign for the nomination, he might regret some of his words in Dreams from my Father, but from the point of view of telling a good story, his tale is compelling because it is so easy to relate to his struggle, whether a reader is black or white, or of mixed race."

Tags:identity, racial, legacy, senator

Abstract
This paper aims to predict Barack Obama's success as President of the United States. In order to do so it considers how he would rate as a business manager. The paper questions whether Obama can perform the tasks that are required of him in office and whether he has the proper psychological make-up to be successful as president of a nation such as the United States.

Table of Contents:
Leading
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Organizationally, Obama continues to improve as well. He acknowledged that one of the reasons he lost to Clinton in the New Hampshire primary was that she was more effective at mobilizing her base to vote -- particularly women ("Obama analyzes," 2008). It's a mistake Obama has not duplicated, showing a strong ability within his campaign to analyze results and make appropriate changes. As was mentioned, Obama has been creating voter registration surges in many states (and first-time voters fall solidly in his camp), and voter turnout often has shattered records. Obama's campaign has improved at mobilizing his base, such as people of color and political moderates. This is a tribute to the controls process within the campaign and his ability to relate to -- and create empathy with -- his core bases."

Tags:primaries, campaign, democrats, policy

Abstract
In this article, the writer first provides an overview of the health care situation in the United States. The writer then points out that Barack Obama's policy goal is to provide high-quality, more affordable and portable health care coverage for all Americans through a mix of public and private channels. The writer looks at benefits and services Obama hopes to include in his new national health plan and discusses the issue of financing. The writer concludes that Hilllary Clinton's health plan seems more affordable and feasible and that Obama may wish to reconsider some details of his proposal.

Outline:
Introduction
Brief Overview of the Issue
Policy Goals
Benefits and Services
Eligibility Rules
Service Delivery System
Financing
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One of the greatest concerns of Democratic voters this primary season was that of the need for healthcare reform. The weight given to this issue in the minds of voters was often second only to that of the war in Iraq and the overall state of the U.S. economy. It was also one area where the frontrunner Democratic Illinois Senator Barack Obama was perceived as exhibiting a potential weakness in relation to his rival, New York Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton. Clinton had extensive experience researching the issue during her work chairing a commission on one of the nations first, albeit failed, national health care initiatives."

Tags:insurance, affordability, care, coverage