Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Fundraising strategies for Obama's Senate campaign and gaining Penny Pritzker's support Martin Nesbitt
    04:42
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    Obama's growing frustration with the Senate before considering a presidential run Dick Durbin
    01:08
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    Advising Obama on the challenges of being a new senator and setting up a board of advisors Julius Genachowski
    06:41
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    Effective campaign strategy and key endorsements in Obama's 2004 race Daniel Shomon
    01:21
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    Support for Obama over Dan Hynes in state elections due to progressive stance and racial politics Toni Preckwinkle
    01:26
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    Adviser's perspective on Obama's decision to run for president in 2008 David Axelrod
    09:23
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    Strategies for fundraising and donor engagement during Obama's 2007 campaign Julianna Smoot
    02:05
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    Early experiences with Obama's Senate team and media strategy Tommy Vietor
    02:42
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    First encounter with Obama and impressions prior to his Senate campaign Pete Rouse
    03:52
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    Obama's early vision for political influence and community organizing Bruce Orenstein
    04:12
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    State Senator Obama's 2002 speech against the Iraq War and his decision-making process David Axelrod
    02:24
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    Obama's decision to run for the Senate in 2004 and the financial challenges he faced David Axelrod
    02:24
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    Obama's appointment as chairman of the health committee over Trotter Emil Jones
    03:43
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    Meeting with Obama in the Senate Cloakroom and discussing hope, change, and Black leadership Rick Wade
    02:52
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    First meeting with Senator Obama and his attentive presence at a Senate hearing Lisa Jackson
    05:28
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    Concerns about using reconciliation for the public option and preserving the filibuster Max Baucus
    02:37
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    Michelle Obama's acceptance of her husband's political career Newton Minow
    02:09
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    Secretary Kerry's pivotal role in Afghanistan negotiations and White House decision-making Dan Feldman
    04:58
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    Hypothetical scenario of Alice Palmer reclaiming her seat from candidate Obama in 1996 Emil Jones
    01:01
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    Early interactions with Obama and influential figures in the Senate Richard Verma
    01:27
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    Early interactions with Obama and advice on campaign finance John Kerry
    02:05
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    Reflections on partisan challenges during Senate confirmation process Chuck Hagel
    02:51
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    Transition to full-time work on Obama's campaign and campaign strategy decisions Pete Rouse
    02:49
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    Joining the Obama administration: from lobbyist to Cabinet Secretary and My Brother's Keeper initiative Broderick Johnson
    03:20
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    Obama's relationship with Senator Paul Simon and its impact on his political career Daniel Shomon
    03:29
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    Transition from Senator to wartime President Obama Pete Rouse
    01:04
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    Obama's transition to the national stage post-Hurricane Katrina and the planning of key speeches Pete Rouse
    02:57
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    Reflections on Obama's rise to fame following the 2004 Democratic Convention speech Gerald Kellman
    02:32
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    Drawing on crisis management experience from the Clinton years in the Obama administration Michael Froman
    02:49
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    Strategic introduction of Senator Obama to Iowa politics through Steve Hildebrand Pete Rouse
    04:44
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    Early experiences and diversity challenges in Obama's 2007 campaign strategy Michael Strautmanis
    06:34
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    Perspectives on the future of the Senate and the filibuster Harry Reid
    02:57
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    Reflections on Obama's early speeches and potential for presidency Gregory Craig
    05:02
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    Early perceptions of Obama's presidential candidacy and fundraising achievements Chris Lu
    02:45
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    Early involvement in President Obama's campaign and reflections on the 2008 election Ken Salazar
    08:19
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    Impact of Blair Hull's scandal on Obama's Senate primary campaign Daniel Shomon
    04:51
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    Challenges and responsibilities of becoming a legislative director for a high-profile senator Chris Lu
    03:10
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    Michelle Obama's campaign involvement and travel experiences during Obama's presidential run Susan Sher
    04:53
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    SEIU's early endorsement and support for Obama's 2004 Senate campaign Andrew Stern
    02:45
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    President Obama's emphasis on empathy as a trait for Supreme Court nominees Pete Rouse
    02:48
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    Obama's early interactions and learning curve as a state senator in Springfield Emil Jones
    02:05
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    Deliberation over accepting the role of Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
    13:54
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    Experience as a speechwriter at the 2004 Democratic Convention and first impression of Obama Terry Szuplat
    02:01
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    Experience in Senator Reid's office influencing work in the Obama administration Richard Verma
    01:08
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    Reflections on President Obama's confidence in appointing strong individuals like Clinton and Gates Jim Steinberg
    01:29
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    The significance of reading constituent mail in representative democracy Pete Rouse
    05:31
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    Comparing decision-making styles of Presidents Clinton and Obama Neera Tanden
    02:24
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    Senator Obama's early interest in avian flu and securing funding for prevention efforts Pete Rouse
    03:51
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    Early interactions with Senator Obama and initial staff work in the Illinois Senate Daniel Shomon
    04:32
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    Obama's reflection on political career after a significant electoral loss Newton Minow
    05:36
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    Recruitment as Obama's chief of staff and his initial Senate plans Pete Rouse
    05:08
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    Drawn to DC to make a difference and work for Senator Obama Reggie Love
    02:23
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    Inspiration from Obama's convention speech and volunteering for his campaign in Iowa Tom Wheeler
    02:22
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    Changes in President Obama's inner circle from senator to president Tommy Vietor
    02:22
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    Reflections on introducing Obama at the 2004 DNC and the speech's impact Dick Durbin
    05:40
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    Changes in Iraq and bipartisan messaging during Senator Obama's 2008 Baghdad visit Ryan Crocker
    02:45
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    Republican support for Senator Obama based on bipartisanship and Illinois collaboration Ray LaHood
    03:32
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    The role of ethnic politics in shaping political careers in cities like Chicago Gerald Kellman
    02:20
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    Obama's perspective on transcending party labels and views on Democratic Party policies Chris Lu
    03:34
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    Working with Senator Obama: senate committee dedication and popular town meetings Dick Durbin
    02:11
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    Organizational challenges in Senator Obama's office and staff management strategies Pete Rouse
    07:49
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    Fundraising efforts in Illinois and outreach to New York and Los Angeles for Obama's campaigns Tina Tchen
    01:28
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    Senator Obama's interest in avian flu and his proactive approach to the issue Pete Rouse
    01:20
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    First encounter with Senator Obama and subsequent connection to his presidential campaign Andrew Winer
    03:25
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    Reflections on the development of healthcare policy and education priorities Karen Richardson
    02:28
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    Observing Obama's transition from senator to presidential candidate Karen Richardson
    03:35
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    Reflections on filibuster reform efforts Tom Harkin
    05:29
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    Senator Obama's early foreign policy learning experience with Senator Lugar in Eastern Europe Mark Lippert
    02:56
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    Emil Jones' support for Obama's US Senate campaign and fundraising efforts John Cullerton
    04:34
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    Encouraging Obama to run for president early in his Senate career Harry Reid
    02:35

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