[[Image:Democrat Obama during the Pledge.jpg|325px|thumb|right|Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama on the campaign trail with [[Bill Richardson]] and [[Hillary Clinton]] during the [[National Anthem]]. Notice Obama's lack of an American flag lapel pin. (from Time.com)]]
[[Image:Democrat Obama during the Pledge.jpg|325px|thumb|right|Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama on the campaign trail with [[Bill Richardson]] and [[Hillary Clinton]] during the [[National Anthem]]. Notice Obama's lack of an American flag lapel pin. (from Time.com)]]
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Though only eight years old at the time of their attacks on the [[Pentagon]], later in life, Barack Obama met some members of the [[Weathermen Underground]]. According to political expert and Republican strategist [[Karl Rove]], became his "political mentors," and launched is state Senate campaign and subsequent national political career.
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Though only eight years old at the time of their attacks on the [[Pentagon]], later in life, Barack Obama met some members of the [[Weathermen Underground]]. According to political expert and Republican strategist [[Karl Rove]], two former Weathermen became his "political mentors," and launched is state Senate campaign and subsequent national political career.
Like [[Jesse Jackson]], Barack Obama has captivated black and educated white voters, largely because of his race.
Like [[Jesse Jackson]], Barack Obama has captivated black and educated white voters, largely because of his race.