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Who is the REAL Barack Obama (Data from: Trevor Loudon's Book
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Political Studies
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03/25/2013

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What year did Barack Obama come to the city of Chicago ?
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1983
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In 1983, when Barack Obama came to Chicago who was the new mayor ?
Definition

Harold Washington

(long time Communist Party Associate)

died in office 1987

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Who are the DSA ?
Definition
Democratic Socialists of America
Term
What is Trotskyism or a Trotskyite ?
Definition
The political and economic theories of Communism advocated by Leon Trotsky and his followers, usually including the principle of worldwide revolution.
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Who is Danny K Davis ?
Definition

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 7th congressional district since 1997

Abraham Lincoln represented the 7th district before being elected President, although the area he represented now lies within Illinois's 18th congressional district.

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Who is William Delgado ?
Definition
William "Willie" Delgado is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 2nd district since 2006. He was first elected in 2006, replacing Miguel del Valle, who was elected Chicago City Clerk. Previously, Delgado served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1999–2006 and was replaced by Luis Arroyo.
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What was Barack Obama doing in 1996 ?
Definition
Running to gain the Democratic ballot for the Illinois Senate's 13th District.
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