Barack Obama's Political Career
Barack Obama's political career from Illinois State Senate to being elected as the 44th President of the United States, serving two terms from 2009 to 2017.
Key Points
- Elected to Illinois State Senate in 1996
- Elected to U.S. Senate in 2004
- Won presidency in 2008 and 2012
- Published multiple books
Pros
- First African American President of the United States
- Secured second term in office
- Published several best-selling books
Cons
- Divorced parents at a young age
- Political controversies during presidency