Rising Star

by David J. Garrow

  43. David Mendell and Liam Ford, “Candidate Filings Find 1 Surprise Hat in Ring,” CT, 16 December 2003; Lynn Sweet, “Schakowsky Backs Obama for U.S. Senate,” CST, 16 December 2003, p. 20; Eric Krol, “Schakowsky Endorses Obama,” CDH, 16 December 2003, p. 7; JCAR Minutes, 16 December 2003; OFI, “Schakowsky Endorses Barack Obama for U.S. Senate,” 16 December 2003; Rebecca Ephaim, “Looking for a Knockout,” Conscious Choice, February 2004, pp. 26–31; Obama Weekly Update, 17 December 2003; CF, 17, 19, and 22 December 2003; Steve Neal, “Obama’s Endorsements Stacking Up,” CST, 31 December 2003, p. 33; Eric Krol, “Building from the Base,” II, January 2004; Joshua Green, “A Gambling Man,” Atlantic, January–February 2004, pp. 34–38; Bennett, Petts & Blumenthal, “Recap of Surveys of Illinois Democratic Primary Voters,” 4 May 2003, MBP; Jan Schakowsky’s 2004 interview with David Axelrod; McClelland, Young Mr. Obama, p. 240; DJG interviews with Dan Shomon, Nate Tamarin, Michael Dorf, Jan Schakowsky, Bob Creamer, John Cameron, William McNary, Larry Suffredin, Mark Blumenthal, Rick Ridder, Anita Dunn, Fred Lebed, and Mike Henry.

  44. “Focus Group—Women,” and “Focus Group—Men,” 13 December 2003, JKP; Cauley in Mendell, Obama, p. 205; Noam Scheiber, “Cruel Intentions,” TNR, 28 May 2008; DJG interviews with Audra Wilson, Pam Smith, Jim Cauley, Randon Gardley, Pete Giangreco, Terry Walsh, John Kupper, Joe Sinsheimer, Forrest Claypool, Dan Shomon, and Michael Dorf.

  45. Matt O’Connor and Ray Gibson, “Ryan Indicted,” CT, 18 December 2003; Monica Davey, “Former Gov. Ryan of Illinois Indicted on Graft Charges,” NYT, 18 December 2003; CF, 19 December 2003; Obama Block Schedule, December 2003, JKP; “Affidavit of Application for Marriage License,” D520068, Clark County, NV, 21 January 2003 (performed 23 January); Bennett Guira, “Wedding of the Year,” The Rainbow Edition, January 2004 (Educational Laboratory School); Neil Abercrombie in Stu Glauberman and Jerry Burris, The Dream Begins (Watermark Publishing, 2008), p. vi; Untitled budget projection sheet, n.d., ca. 2 January 2004, “4.5 million Budget,” n.d., ca. 6 January 2004, “Media Discussion,” 2 January [2004], David Axelrod e-mail to Paul Harstad, 2 January 2004, JKP; UCLS Announcements 2003–04, pp. 83, 173; Scott Fornek, “Firefighters Support Hynes for Senate,” CST, 6 January 2004, p. 5; Paige Wiser, “The ‘It’ Factor,” CST, 7 January 2004, p. 44; Obama Weekly Update—January 7, 2004, TWP; Roland Klose, “The Changing Face of Voters,” IT, 8 January 2004; Axelrod e-mail to Kupper, 8 January 2004, OFI, “Downstate Strategy Memo,” 9 January 2004, and “Obama for Illinois Strategy Meeting,” 9 January 2004, John Kupper daybook entries, January 2004, Harstad Strategic Research, “Focus Group Outline,” 8 January 2004, JKP; “Primary Election Focus Group, Older Women,” “Primary Election Focus Group, Younger Women,” and “Primary Election Focus Group Summary,” 8 January 2004, PHP; “Raw counts of the number . . .” and “Focus Group Observations,” n.d., JKP; Remnick, The Bridge, p. 375; Axelrod, Believer, p. 144; DJG interviews with Jim Cauley, Bron Solyom, Kevin Watson, Jesse Jackson Jr., John Kupper, Pete Giangreco, Paul Harstad, and Mike Kulisheck.

  46. Peter Savodnik, “Ill. Labor Leaders to Decide on a Senate Endorsement,” TH, 7 January 2004, p. 9; Steve Neal, “Hynes Poised to Snare Key Labor Backing,” CST, 7 January 2004, p. 37; CF, 7 13, and 15 January 2004; Pat Guinane, “Hynes Wins Coalition Backing,” QCT, 8 January 2004 (and SI, 9 January); David Mendell, “Hynes Garners AFL-CIO Backing,” CT, 9 January 2004; Scott Fornek, “Hynes Lands AFL-CIO Endorsement,” CST, 9 January 2004, p. 5; Eric Krol, “AFL-CIO Supports Hynes in Senate Run,” CDH, 9 January 2004, p. I-11; OFI, “AFSCME Picks Obama,” 10 January 2004; Dave McKinney and Leslie Griffy, “Obama Scores Backing from AFSCME,” CST, 11 January 2004, p. 3; “Union Endorses Obama,” CDH, 11 January 2004, p. I-5; Mendell, “Hynes Takes Low-Key Road in Senate Bid,” CT, 11 January 2004; Paul Merrion, “Riches Alone Can’t Win Political Office,” CCB, 12 January 2004, p. 1; John J. Miller, “Aiming for the Hill,” NR, 14 January 2004; Russ Stewart, “Here’s New Year’s Political Forecasts,” NSP, 14 January 2004; Ramsin Canon, “Profiles of Candidates for Senate: Barack Obama, Democrat,” GapersBlock.com, 14 January 2004; “House Divided,” IT, 15 January 2004; “Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Dan Hynes in Illinois Senate Race,” LL, January 2004, pp. 1–2, IVI-IPO Action Bulletin, December 2003, p. 3; Sara Schmitt e-mail to Audra Wilson, and Raja Krishnamoorthi e-mail to Andrew Gruber and David Adams, “Questionnaire & Platform,” 9 and 10 December 2003, Megan Handley e-mails to Gruber, Wilson e-mail to Gruber, David Munar e-mail to Handley, and Adams e-mail to Gruber and Wilson, “AIDS Foundation Q&A,” 16 and 17 December 2003, AGP; AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Candidate Questionnaire, 12 February 2004, Leslie Gryce Sturino to Dear Candidate, 15 December 2003, pp. 3, 6, JKP; Obama, IVI-IPO 2004 U.S. Senate Questionnaire, 5 January 2004, 16pp.; Obama e-mail to John Kupper et al., 12 January 2004, Harstad e-mail to Kupper et al., “A Few Suggestions on Trib Questionnaire,” 22 January 2004, JKP; Tracy Baim, “Obama Seeks U.S. Senate Seat,” WCT, 4 February 2004; “Letters: Obama on Marriage,” WCT, 11 February 2004; John Chase, “Senate Chase Remains Murky,” CT, 15 January 2004; Rich Miller, “Dan Hynes Squandering His Political Capital,” GZ, MD, and (as “Seeking Inspiration”) IT, 22 January 2004; Baim, Obama and the Gays, pp. 19–26; Sheryl Gay Stolberg, “Obama’s Views on Gay Marriage ‘Evolving,’” NYT, 18 June 2011; DJG interviews with Ray Harris, Steve Preckwinkle, Margaret Blackshere, John Cameron, and Bill Fuhry.

  47. The Solon, GARS, January 2004; Senate Floor Transcript, 15 January 2004, p. 18 (Obama introducing SB 2269); OFI, “Obama Pushes Automatic Enrollment for KidCare,” 15 January 2004; Obama e-mail prefacing Obama Weekly Update, 15 January 2004, Teamster.net; CNG, 15 January 2004; [Audra Wilson], “Debate Preparation,” n.d. [ca. 15 January 2004], and Wilson to John Kupper et al., “Subject Matter for Northwestern Debate on Wednesday 1/21,” 15 January 2004, JKP; CDH, 16 January 2004, p. I-3; Tona Kunz, “Senate Hopefuls Debate Finer Points,” CDH, 18 January 2004, p. I-6; AP, “Chicago Democrats Take Senate Campaigns on the Road,” 18 January 2004; “Upcoming Events,” ObamaForIllinois.com, 19 January 2004; Daniel Duggan, “Union Rallies Around Local Candidate,” ECN, 20 January 2004; Caleb Hale, “Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate Debate at SIUC,” SI, 21 January 2004, p. A1; AP, CDH, 21 January 2004, p. I-6; “Senate Candidates Propose Solutions to National Issues,” DE, 21 January 2004; David More, “Going to the Candidates’ Debate,” Carbondale Dispatch, 21 January 2004; Seth Freedland, “Democratic Senate Contenders View for Voter Confidence at Tech,” DN, 22 January 2004; George Olwenya, “Siaya Ecstatic Over Would-Be Illinois Senator,” EAS, 22 January 2004; Obama Weekly Report, 22 January 2004, TWP; Jen Haberkorn, “Obama ’04 at Odds with Obama ’08,” Washington Times, 1 February 2008, p. A1; DJG interviews with Jef Pollock, Chris Mather, and Dan Hynes.

  48. David Mendell, “Obama Banks on Credentials, Charisma,” CT, 25 January 2004; Mendell, Obama, pp. 198–203, 219–23; OFI, FEC Form 3, Report of Receipts and Disbursements, 1 October–31 December 2003, 29 January 2004; Friends of Barack Obama, Report of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures, 1 July–31 December 2003, 2 February 2004; Mendell and John Chase, “Pappas Trails in Race for Funds,” CT, 1 February 2004; Tamara E. Holmes, “Will Mr. Obama Go to Washington?,” BE, February 2004, p. 26; Michael Miner, “The Kiss and the Cover-Up,” CR, 19 March 2004; Hendon in Todd Spivak, “In the Black,” IT, 25 March 2004; Christi Parsons and Ray Long, “Wheeler-Dealer with a Cause,” CT Magazine, 19 September 2004; Tracy Robinson-English, “Statehouse Clout,” Ebony, April 2005, pp. 150ff.; Aaron Chambers, “Unofficial Advisors Create a Stir,” RRS, 11 January 2004; Patrick J. Fitzgerald, “Government’s Motion for Admission of Other Acts of Evidence,” U.S. v. Antoin Rezko, N. D. Ill. #05-CR-691, 11 January 2008, p. 18 (Maloof cooperated with prosecutors); Matt Baron, “Covering a Phenomenon,” Wednesday Journal and Forest Park Review, 25 March 2008; Ryan Lizza, “Making It,” New Yorker, 21 July 2008; Clark in David Smallwood, “Two Guys Who Laid It on the Line,” N’Digo Profiles, December 2008, pp. 14–15;
Hendon, White Enough/Black Enough, p. 63; Dupuis and Boeckelman, Barack Obama, p. 48; Rebecca Janowitz, Culture of Opportunity—Obama’s Chicago (Ivan R. Dee, 2010), p. 218; Eric Lipton, “Ties to Obama Aided in Access for Big Utility,” NYT, 23 August 2012; DJG interviews with John Rogers Jr., Mike Gecan, Randon Gardley, Don Moore, Cindi Canary, Jan Schakowsky, Emil Jones Jr., Frank Clark, John Hooker, John Kelly, Courtney Nottage, Dave Gross, Jill Rock, Cindy Huebner Davidsmeyer, Debbie Halvorson, Lou Viverito, Mike Lieteau, John Cameron, Bill Perkins, Jim Cauley, Dan Shomon, Claire Serdiuk, and Chris Mather.

  49. “Upcoming Events,” ObamaForIllinois.com, 19 January 2004; OFI, “Obama Endorsed by Democratic Party of Evanston,” 26 January 2004; Anne Broache, “Dems Give Support to Obama,” and Jerome C. Pandell, “Candidates Still Confident After Endorsement Choice,” DN, 26 January 2004; Richard Goldstein, “Most Senate Candidates Keep Campaign Offices Close to Home,” SI, 26 January 2004; John Kupper daybook entries, January 2004, David Axelrod e-mail to Obama, “A Few Thoughts for Trib,” 25 January 2004, JKP; John Chase and David Mendell, “Candidates Find Their Foe in Bush,” CT, 27 January 2004; Audra Wilson e-mail to John Kupper et al., “Debate Prep for 2004 City Club of Chicago,” and Axelrod and Kupper to the Obama Team, “Strategy for City Club Debate,” 27 January 2004, JKP; City Club of Chicago Forum, 28 January 2004, CAN-TV, Illinois Channel DVD; Bob Seidenberg, “Evanston Democrats Back Obama in U.S. Senate Race,” ER, 29 January 2004; Scott Fornek, “Democrats Tout Experience in Cordial Senate Debate,” CST, 29 January 2004, p. 22; Mendell, “Hynes Says Charge That He Laundered Funds Ridiculous,” CT, 29 January 2004; Eric Krol, “Hynes Defends Himself After Questions About Finances,” CDH, 29 January 2004, p. I-11; Steve Neal, “Obama Has Good Shot at Senate Seat,” and Thomas Roeser, “If Dems Pick Best Candidate,” CST, 30 January 2004, p. 43; DJG interview with Whit Soule.

  50. Stacy St. Clair, “Do You Know These People?,” CDH, 27 January 2004, p. 1; Terry Walsh e-mail to Mike Kulisheck et al., “Questionnaire Drafting for Tracking Poll,” 13 January 2004, JKP; Harstad Strategic Research, “Track 1: Illinois Statewide Democratic Primary Survey,” 14–18 January 2004, JKP and PHP; CF, 19 January 2004; Bennett, Petts & Blumenthal, “Final Illinois Statewide,” BPB 1643, January 2004, RRP; Bennett, Petts & Blumenthal, “Recap of Surveys of Illinois Democratic Primary Voters,” 4 May 2004, MBP; CDH, 26 January 2004, p. IV-2, 30 January 2004, p. I-3, and 1 February 2004, p. III-2; “Tentative Media Schedule,” 31 January 2004, JKP; Mick Dumke, “Beyond the Base,” “Conceding No Demographic,” and “Slim Chances,” Chicago Reporter, February 2004, pp. 8ff., 18–19; Peter Schuler, “A Senate Story,” University of Chicago Magazine, February 2004; Salim Muwakkil, “Obama’s Legacy Is Likely to Ignite a Progressive Firestorm,” Trumpet, February 2004, pp. 28–29; Eric Krol, “Where Candidates Stand on Iraq War, Security,” CDH, 1 February 2004, p. 1, John Kupper daybook entries, February 2004, OFI Block Schedule, February 2004, JKP; Kevin McDeermott, “Illinois Senate Race Remains Up for Grabs,” SLPD, 2 February 2004, p. A1; AP, “Democrats in Senate Race Want Options for Immigrants,” SI, 2 February 2004; Lauren W. Whittington, “Land of Mystery,” RC, 3 February 2004; Bernard Schoenburg, “Condolences,” SJR, 1 February 2004, p. 31; “Beverly Ann Criglar, 63,” CT, 4 February 2004; Senate Floor Transcript, 3 February 2004, p. 2 (Obama introduces SR 394); Senate Floor Transcript, 4 February 2004, pp. 3, 5 (Obama introduces SBs 2579, 2581, 2608, 2609, 2610, and 2611); John Chase and David Mendell, “Opponents Put Hynes on Defensive Over Fundraising, War Stand,” CT, 5 February 2004; Scott Fornek, “Dem Rivals Bash Hynes’ Support for Iraq War,” CST, 5 February 2004, p. 6; Eric Krol, “Democrats Battle Over Iraq War,” CDH, 5 February 2004, p. 1; CF, 5 February 2004; Senate Floor Transcript, 6 February 2004, pp. 14, 18 (Obama introduces SBs 3088 and 3147); Dick Durbin to “Dear Friend,” 6 February 2004, JKP; Senate Floor Transcript, 10 February 2004, p. 5; “Governor Blagojevich Makes Education Focus of Second State of the State Address,” C-WR 19 #2, 29 February 2004, pp. 3–4. No complete recording or transcript of the 4 February WBEZ debate seems to survive.

  51. Terrie Pickerill e-mail to John Kupper, “Obama Shoot,” 21 January 2004, JKP; Pickerill to Jim Cauley and Juleigh Nowinski, “REV Shoot Details,” 4 February 2004, TPP; Axelrod’s 2004 interviews with Mike Pfleger and Jan Schakowsky; John Kupper’s 2004 interviews with Jeremiah Wright and Michelle Obama; “Schedule, February 7, 2004,” TPP; Obama, transcript of remarks, Heartland Cafe, Rogers Park, and transcript of remarks, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Evanston, 7 February 2004, JKP and TPP; E. Janet Wright, “Obama for Illinois,” Trumpet, February 2004, pp. 30–32; David Axelrod’s 7 February 2004 interview with Obama, JKP and TPP; John Del Cecato e-mail to Axelrod and Kupper, “Potential Script from Heartland Cafe?,” 9 February 2004, JKP; Jarrett in Wolffe, Renegade, p. 123.

  52. “Tentative Media Schedule,” 31 January 2004, OFI Block Schedule, February 2004, JKP; Dennis Duggan, “Searching for Dem Votes in Kane County,” ECN, 9 February 2004, p. A6; Chuck Sweeny, “Senate Hopefuls Blast Bush, Republicans,” RRS, 9 February 2004, p. B3; David Mendell, “Hull Proves Money No Object in Bid for Senate,” CT, 10 February 2004; CF, 10 February 2004; Joe Sinsheimer e-mail to David Axelrod, “Situational Analysis,” and Sinsheimer e-mail to John Kupper, “Hull Fines,” 10 February 2004, JKP; Rich Miller, “Maybe It’s Right Time for Obama to Run,” CST, 8 December 2006, p. 43; Ted McClelland, “How Obama Learned to Be a Natural,” Salon, 12 February 2007, and Young Mr. Obama, pp. 227–29; Ali Abunimah, “How Barack Obama Learned to Love Israel,” Electronic Intifada, 4 March 2007; Coleman, The Obama Phenomenon, p. 30; Presta, Mr. and Mrs. Grassroots, p. 152; DJG interviews with Ab Mikva, Liz Drew, John Cameron, Dan Hynes, Kevin Watson, Warren Chain, David Kindler, Mike Kruglik, and Paul Scully.

  53. “Tentative Media Schedule,” 31 January 2004, OFI Block Schedule, February 2004, Pam Smith e-mail to John Kupper, “Press,” 29 January 2004, JKP; SurveyUSA, “IL Senate Primaries,” IlSenate.com, 8 February 2004; OFI, “Obama Gains Support of New Trier Dems,” 9 February 2004; John Kupper notes, “Celinda [Lake],” 10 February [2004], JKP; Russ Stewart, “Hull, Obama Surge in Democrats’ Senate Race,” NSP, 11 February 2004; OFI, “Obama Picks Up Four Key Latino Endorsements,” 11 February 2004; Elaine Hopkins, “Obama: Parents Must Be Involved in Schools,” PJS, 11 February 2004, p. B5; Joshua Kolar e-mail to Andrew Gruber et al., “Obama,” 11 February 2004, AGP; Lauren W. Whittington, “The Great Black Hope,” RC, 12 February 2004; Andrew Schroeder, “New Trier Democrats Endorse Kerry, Obama,” WL, 12 February 2004; Terrie Pickerill memo to Jim Cauley and Juleigh Nowinski, “2/17/04 Shoot Details,” 12 February 2004, TPP; CF, 13 February 2004; Steve Edwards, “Democratic Senate Candidate Barack Obama,” Eight Forty-Eight, WBEZ, 13 February 2004; OFI, “U.S. Rep. John Conyers Stumps for Obama,” 13 February 2004; Kristen McQueary, “Black Caucus Leader Backs Obama for Senate,” DS, 14 February 2004; OFI, “Champion” and “March” Urban Radio Ads, n.d., JKP and TWP; John Patterson, “Betting on Name Recognition,” CDH, 15 February 2004, p. 15; David Mendell, “Political Novice Hull Uneasy in Spotlight,” CT, 15 February 2004; Laura Washington, CST, 16 February 2004, p. 41; Jeff Berkowitz, “Making It a Hat Trick,” Blogspot.com, 16 February 2004; Michael Sneed, “Sneed,” CST, 17 February 2004, p. 4; “Shooting Schedule,” 17 February 2004, JKP; Michelle Obama to “Dear Friends,” ObamaForIllinois.com, 17 February 2004; Jeremy Adragna, “Big Dollars Boost Obama’s Chances as Primary Looms,” HPH, 18 February 2004, pp. 1–2; “Analysis of the Governor’s Budget—Part I,” C-WR 19 #3, 14 April 2004; SB 2800 Bill Status, 5, 19–20, and 26 February and 26 and 28 April 2004; Senate Floor Transcripts, 24 February 2004, p. 17, and 20 May 2004, p. 6; Eric Zorn, “Public Entitled to Know About Hull’s History,” and Mendell, “Hull Infuses Campaign Chest with $5 Million,” CT, 19 February 2004; Obama Weekly Update, 19 February 2004, TWP; Mike Flannery, “Hull Faces Questions of Domestic Abuse,” CBS2Chicago.com, 19 February 2004, Internet Archive; Eric Krol, “Candidate Refuses to
‘Clear the Air,’” CDH, 20 February 2004, p. 15; Kate Clements, “Legislation Seeks Charity Care Changes,” CNG, 20 February 2004 (SB 2579); Pam Smith e-mail to John Kupper, 20 February 2004, JKP; Eric Krol, “Then and Now: Obama’s Views on Gay Rights,” CDH, 26 March 2007, p. 1; Remnick, The Bridge, pp. 371, 374; McClelland, Young Mr. Obama, p. 253; Axelrod, Believer, p. 143; Axelrod in Amy Chozick, “When He Walks Out of That Building,” NYT Magazine, 15 February 2015; DJG interviews with Bill Haine, Chris Mather, Jim Cauley, Audra Wilson, Pam Smith, Kevin Watson, Randon Gardley, Pete Giangreco, Terry Walsh, John Kupper, Joe McLean, and Terrie Pickerill.