Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 2004 Illinois General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 13, Illinois

Barack Obama - D

►Websitemy.barackobama.com

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Kwame Raoul - D

►Websitewww.kwameraoul.com

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Barack Obama

Kwame Raoul

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Government Corruption and Ethics

Campaign Finance Reform

Ballot Measures & Citizen Participation

Faith-Based Programs

Government Transparency

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Employment Discrimination

Government Subsidized Jobs

Family Farm

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Auto Industry

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Death Penalty

Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes Legislation

Recidivism and Rehabilitation

Human Rights

Youth and Gang Crime

Domestic Violence

Videotaping Criminal Interrogations

Housing & Communities

Housing

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Homeownership

Homelessness

Community Development

Mortgages

Foreclosures

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Equal Pay

Labor

Employment Discrimination

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Chronic & Catastrophic Illnesses

Preventive Health Care

Elderly's Health & Abuse

Obesity

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Charter and Magnet Schools

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Sex and Birth Control Education

Student Standards and Testing

Special Education

Community Colleges

Evolution and Intelligent Design Education

Teacher Unions

Achievement Gaps like Black-White, Boy-Girl

Education Tax Credits

Teacher Standards

After-School, Sports, Art, Music Programs

Teacher Tenure

High Schools

Junk Food & Vending Machines in Schools

Education Gap with Other Countries

Parental Involvement in Education

Dropouts

Adult Education

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Carbon Tax

National and State Parks

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Clean Water Act of 1977

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Toxic Waste

Coal

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Recycling

Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Forests, Fish and Wildlife

Spent Nuclear Fuel

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Contraception

Abortion for Rape and Incest

Abortion Clinics & Protesters

Parental Consent or Notification

Partial-birth Abortions

Using Embryos in Stem Cell Research

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Poverty

Rural Poverty

Hunger

Urban Poverty

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Death Penalty

Courts & Trials

Race Sentencing Disparity

Banks & Finance

Payday Loans & Predatory Lending

Mortgages

Foreclosures

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Racism & Race Relations

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Privacy Rights

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes Legislation

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Racial Profiling

Same Sex Adoptions

Cruelty to Animals

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Human Rights

Marriage Left to States

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Cruelty to Animals

American Values

Family Values

Faith-Based Programs

Tolerance & Political Correctness

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Medical Marijuana

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation

Drinking Age

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Show Checks & Manufacturer Law Suits

High Capacity Amo & Gun Locks

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Carbon Tax

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Ethanol & Biofuels

Oil Drilling

Oil Industry

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Coal

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Auto Industry

Cap-and-Trade

Energy Research and Development

Hybrid and Electric Cars

Spent Nuclear Fuel

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Local First Responders

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Driver's Licenses to Illegals

English as Official Language

Electronic Verification System for Employers

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Transportation

Infrastructure

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Rural Internet Access

Internet Privacy

Internet Crime

Internet Pornography

Media Fake & Bias News

Taxes

Property Taxes

Tax Reform

Education Tax Credits

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Racism & Race Relations

Racial Profiling

Race Sentencing Disparity

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Employment Discrimination

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sex and Birth Control Education

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Same Sex Adoptions

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Marriage Left to States

Internet Pornography

Consumers & Food

Food

Credit Agencies

Credit Cards