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Obama Flashback: His 2000 appearance on Chicago Tonight
Obama Flashback: His 2000 appearance on Chicago Tonight
Highlights from Barack Obama's March 2000 appearance on WTTW's Chicago Tonight, during his unsuccessful primary challenge to Rep. Bobby Rush.
A very young Obama who was working for housing back in the state senate and running for higher office to get more done. See how his style, confidence and intellect come through.
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seniority is important, but I think, vision, imagination and hard work is more important.
Thank you for that great video, freshwest.
Such an amazing man...look how far he rose in a few short years!
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