Simple, not easy : reflections on community, social responsibility and tolerance / Terrence Roberts. by Roberts, Terrence J.

Table of Contents: “…-- In search of an open mind -- On the inauguration of Neal King as President of Antioch University -- Letter to Sen. Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate -- President Barack Obama: thoughts and reflections.…”
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Representing the race : a new political history of African American literature / Gene Andrew Jarrett. by Jarrett, Gene Andrew, 1975-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Toward a political history of African American literature -- The politics of early African American literature -- The intellectual culture of racial politics after slavery -- New Negro politics from reconstruction to the Harlem Renaissance -- The geopolitics of African American autobiography between the world wars -- Copyright law, free speech, and the transformative value of African American literature -- The political audacity of Barack Obama's literature -- Epilogue: The politics of African American literature after Obama.…”
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The American vice presidency : from the shadow to the spotlight / Jody C. Baumgartner with Thomas F. Crumblin. by Baumgartner, Jody C., 1958-

Table of Contents: “…Bush's loyal lieutenant -- Joe Biden: Barack Obama's handyman -- Making sense of it all: the future of the Vice Presidency.…”
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U.S. Foreign Policy : a Documentary and Reference Guide. by Kalaitzidis, Akis

Table of Contents: “…George W. Bush: Empire; 9. Barack Obama: Liberal Realism; Afterword; Selected Resources; Index; About the Authors.…”
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National security entrepreneurs and the making of American foreign policy / Vincent Boucher, Charles-Philippe David, and Karine Prémont with the collaboration of Florence Darveau Routhier. by Boucher, Vincent, 1989-, David, Charles Philippe, Prémont, Karine, 1973-, Routhier, Florence Darveau

Table of Contents: “…Smith and the SALT Negotiations, 1969-72 -- An Ill-Fated Success: Robert McFarlane and the "Iranian Initiative," 1981-85 -- The Beginning of the Endgame: Anthony Lake and the Reorientation of Clinton's Bosnia Policy, 1994-95 -- The Successors: Entrepreneurship in the Era of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald J. Trump.…”
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The presidents and the poor : America battles poverty, 1964-2017 / Lawrence J. McAndrews. by McAndrews, Lawrence J. (Lawrence John)

Table of Contents: “…Bush, 2001-2009 -- The elasticity of hope : Barack Obama, 2009-2017.…”
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Race relations / Karen Miller, book editor.

Table of Contents: “…What does the future hold for race relations? -- Barack Obama will bring black and white Americans together / Keli Goff -- Barack Obama will not make black and white Americans closer / Jonathan Kaufman -- Muslims cannot be integrated into western culture / Christopher Caldwell -- Muslims can develop an American identity / Pew Research Center -- Members of different races can become more integrated in the future / Richard Alba -- America's Democratic future in a post-racial age / Rich Benjamin.…”

Politics and religion / Debra A. Miller, book editor.

Table of Contents: “…It's Egypt's generals who should worry us / Mehdi Hasan ; Egyptians rethink religion and politics as they vote / Lucy Chumbley ; Good government does not have to be secular / Elizabeth Shakman Hurd -- How should the United States balance religion and politics in the future? President Barack Obama should support a constitutional amendment to secure religious freedom / Rodney K. …”

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The presidential expectations gap : public attitudes concerning the presidency / Richard Waterman, Carol L. Silva, and Hank Jenkins-Smith. by Waterman, Richard W.

Table of Contents: “…Bush: War and the Economy -- Barack Obama: The Candidate/Incumbent Expectations Gap -- Micro and Macro-Level Models of the Expectations Gap -- The Expectations Gap in a Broader Theoretical Context.…”
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Race appeal : how candidates invoke race in U.S. political campaigns / Charlton D. McIlwain and Stephen M. Caliendo. by McIlwain, Charlton D., 1971-, Caliendo, Stephen M., 1971-

Table of Contents: “…., Mel Martinez, and Artur Davis : case studies in racially framed news -- Barack Obama, race-based appeals, and the 2008 presidential election.…”
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Power without constraint : the post-9/11 presidency and national security / Chris Edelson. by Edelson, Chris

Table of Contents: “…Bush administration and national security power -- The Bush administration and the use of military force -- The Bush administration and surveillance -- The Bush administration and military detention -- The Bush administration and torture -- The Bush administration and secrecy -- The Barack Obama administration and national security power -- The Obama administrations and the use of military force -- The Obama administration and surveillance -- The Obama administration and military detention -- The Obama administration and torture -- The Obama administration and secrecy.…”
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Campaign '08 / Educational Video Group.

Table of Contents: “…Jim Leach (8:29) -- John Kerry (13:10) -- Jesse Jackson, Jr. (7:50) -- Al Gore (14:03) -- Bill Clinton (20:42) -- Mark Warner (17:59) -- Joe Biden (22:11) -- Barack Obama (42:51) -- Joe Lieberman (20:23) -- Tom Ridge (12:29) -- George W. …”
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Great Speeches : The Presidents / Educational Video Group.

Table of Contents: “…Bush 2001-2009 (4:14) -- Barack Obama 2009- (16:50) -- Credits: Great Speeches: The Presidents (2009 Revision) (1:07)…”
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Campaign '12 : Speeches from the Conventions / Educational Video Group.

Table of Contents: “…John Lewis (6:52) -- John Kerry (12:21) -- Julian Castro (18:32) -- Bill Clinton (48:36) -- Joe Biden (38:27) -- Barack Obama (38:38) -- Acknowledgements: Campaign '12: Speeches from the Conventions (0:11) -- Introduction: Speeches From the 2012 Republican National Convention (0:13) -- Clint Eastwood (11:32) -- Rick Santorum (14:45) -- Condoleezza Rice (17:37) -- Chris Christie (24:22) -- Paul Ryan (35:44) -- Mitt Romney (36:57) -- Acknowledgements: Campaign '12: Speeches from the Conventions (0:09)…”
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American history : a very short introduction / Paul S. Boyer. by Boyer, Paul S.

Expectations of the Obama administration / Public Affairs Television (Firm)

Table of Contents: “…(3:11) -- President Obama's Bipartisan Strategies (3:42) -- Progressive Support Base for Obama (4:43) -- Wall Street: Regulators and Crooks (3:44) -- What Obama Offers America (2:56) -- Euphoria Over Obama Election (3:56) -- Vocabulary of Racism (4:03) -- Barack Obama: Identity as a Black Man (3:51) -- Civil Rights Issues Under Obama Administration (4:27) -- Rule of Law (3:10) -- Military Faith and Faith-Based Analyses (4:05) -- Obama: Hope and Education (4:30)…”
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Inside Buffalo / FKK Filmz presents ; written & directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu ; produced, FKK Filmz.

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What Obama means : --for our culture, our politics, our future / Jabari Asim. by Asim, Jabari, 1962-

Stealing Elections : How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy (Revised and Updated). by Fund, John

Table of Contents: “…Contents; Introduction; A Conflict of Visions; Voters without Borders; From Little Oaks Grows a Mighty Acorn; Barack Obama and ACORN: Perfect Together; The Battle for Photo ID; A Supreme Court Victory; The Myths of Florida Live On; Mississippi Stealing; The Fraud That Made Milwaukee Famous; Florida with Rain: Seattle Chaos; Politically Active after Death; Vote Fraud the Old-Fashioned Way; The Ghost of LBJ; How to Steal an Election from Jimmy Carter; Where Do We Go from Here?…”
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