10 Reasons Barack Obama Remains Destined for 2nd Presidential Term

10 Reasons Barack Obama Remains Destined for 2nd Presidential Term

Initial Rise Due to Opponent’s Sex Scandal

Back in 2004, Barack Obama, who was an unknown outside of his household, decided to run for the Illinois Senate. A virtual underdog, Obama’s path was paved after Republican Jack Ryan was forced to drop out of the race after his ex-wife revealed a sex scandal. Obama eventually won the seat and became an up and coming political star.


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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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