President of the United States
Barack Obama
On November 4th, 2008, then-Senator Barack Obama was elected the 44th and first African American President of United States. After working his way through college, Barack Obama dedicated himself to helping rebuild Chicago’s under-served communities, a commitment he continued as a community organizer after graduating Harvard Law school. In 1996 he was elected to the Illinois State Senate and then the U.S. Senate in 2004, and beginning in 2007, launched his campaign for higher office. Barack Obama’s campaign and subsequent election inspired millions of Americans to get involved in the political process, many for the first time. He was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4, 2008, and sworn in on January 20, 2009.
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Vice President of the United States
Joe Biden
Born in Scranton, PA, and raised in Delaware, Vice President Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972, becoming the six-youngest senator in history. In the senate, Joe Biden served as Chairman of the Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committees, played an active role in passing the ‘94 Crime Bill and the Violence Against Women Act, and helped shape policy on many other domestic and international issues.
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House Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Nancy Pelosi made history in 2007, breaking the marble ceiling to become the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. She served as Speaker for four successful years, during which she and her leadership team addressed the challenging issues facing the American people. Now, as House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats will work tirelessly to hold House Republicans to account and protect the interests of the American people.
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Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach.
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chair
As the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz works every day to advance President Obama's agenda and ensure his re-election and to elect Democratic candidates across the country. First elected to Congress in 2004, Rep. Wasserman Schultz has been a rising presence in the House and a tireless advocate for Democratic values. Prior to becoming chair, Rep. Wasserman Schultz was DNC vice chair.
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