Rising Star

by David J. Garrow

  4. Barb Ickes, “Face-to-Face with the Freshman Senator,” QCT, 3 January 2005; Obama, DFMF, p. 133; Eric Krol, “Obama’s Green but Full of Steam,” CDH, 3 January 2005, p. 1; CRec, 4 January 2005, p. S4; Maureen Groppe, “Obama Tells Reporters to Slow Down,” USAT, 4 January 2005; Rudolph Bush and David Mendell, “Great Expectations for Junior Senator,” CT, 4 January 2005; Lynn Sweet, “Obama, Bean, Lipinski Sworn In,” CST, 4 January 2005; Ickes, “Obama Humble in New Role,” QCT, 4 January 2005; Nicole Sack, “Ready to Serve,” SI, 4 January 2005; Edward Felker, “Obama Begins Senate Term,” ODT, 4 January 2005; Faye Fiore, “He’s the Hill’s King for a Day,” LAT, 5 January 2005; Sweet, “While Obama Basks, Durbin Rises,” and Carol Marin, “Obama Knows Best, Worst Is Yet to Come,” CST, 5 January 2004; Bush and Mendell, “State Fields Lineup of Stars in Congress,” CT, 5 January 2005; Krol, “Obama Takes the Oath,” CDH, 5 January 2005, p. 13; Dori Meinert, “Obama Takes Capitol by Storm,” SJR, 5 January 2005, p. 11; Sack, “Obama Officially Sworn In as Senator,” SI, 5 January 2005; Obama, CRec, 6 January 2005, p. S53; “Obama Unlikely to Visit Kenya Until 2006,” Nation, 8 January 2005; Kevin Chappell, “Barack Obama Takes His Seat in U.S. Senate,” Jet, 24 January 2005, p. 4; Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., “Senator Barack Obama’s Swearing-In Ceremony,” Trumpet, February 2005, pp. 42–43; Jeff Zeleny, “New Man on the Hill,” CT, 20 March 2005; Bernard Schoenburg, “Obama Maintains Chicago Home,” SJR, 19 April 2005, p. 12; Joy Bennett Kinnon, “Michelle Obama,” Ebony, March 2006, pp. 58ff.; Michelle’s July 2006 interview with Jacob Weisberg; Zeleny, “Testing the Water,” NYT, 24 December 2006; Kalari Girtley and Brian Wellner, “Michelle Obama Is Hyde Park’s Career Mom,” HPH, 14 February 2007, pp. 7–8, 16–17; Leslie Bennetts, “First Lady in Waiting,” Vanity Fair, December 2007; Scott Helman, “Holding Down the Obama Family Fort,” BG, 30 March 2008; Jonathan Darman, “Mr. Obama’s Washington,” Newsweek, 30 June 2008; Eli Saslow, “A Rising Political Star Adopts a Low-Key Strategy,” WP, 17 October 2008; Saslow, “Helping to Write History,” WP, 18 December 2008; Auma Obama, And Then Life Happens, p. 289; Malik Obama, Barack Obama Sr., pp. 320–21.

  5. Bob Goldsborough, “On the Ball,” CT, 21 November 1999; Cook County Assessment Records, 1 July and 25 August 2000, #661660 ($1,650,000); Cook County Mortgage Records, 8 August 2000, Documents # 603541 and 603542 (Emigrant Mortgage Co., $1,237,500 and University of Chicago, $412,500); Cook County Mortgage Records, 23 August 2000, Documents # 650071 and 650073 (Mid Town Bank & Trust, $414,000, and University of Chicago, $207,000); “New Faculty Appointments Made Across University,” UCC, 21 September 2000; Obama, U.S. Senate Financial Disclosure Report, 15 June 2005; Ray Gibson and David Jackson, “Rezko Owns Vacant Lot Next to Obama’s Home,” CT, 1 November 2006; Lynn Sweet, “The Obama Chronicles: Waukegan Interview Transcript,” CST, 6 November 2006; Sweet, “Obama’s Sticky Switch from Media Darling to Media-Hounded,” CST, 7 November 2006, p. 2; Edward McClelland, “How Close Were Barack Obama and Tony Rezko?,” Salon, 1 February 2008; Fredric Wondisford e-mail to Bob Bauer, 7 February 2008; Timothy J. Burger, “Obama Bought Home Without Rezko Discount, Seller Says,” Bloomberg, 18 February 2008; Jackson and Bob Secter, “Obama: I Toured Home with Rezko,” CT, 19 February 2008; Tim Novak, “Gov’s ‘Clout Lists’ Surface in Rezko Trial,” CST, 22 February 2008; Mike McIntire and Christopher Drew, “As Developer Heads to Trial, Questions Linger Over a Deal with Obama,” NYT, 2 March 2008; James Bone, “Boneheaded Deal Haunts House Obama Built,” TOL, 7 March 2008; “Complete Transcript of the Sun-Times March 14 Interview with Barack Obama,” CST, 15 March 2008; Obama, Transcript of March 14 Tribune Interview, CT, 16 March 2008; Binyamin Appelbaum, “Obama Haunted by Friend’s Help Securing Dream House,” BG, 16 March 2008; Coen and Chase, Golden, p. 273; Axelrod, Believer, p. 165; DJG interviews with F. Scott Winslow.

  6. House Floor Transcript, 10 January 2005, pp. 9–10; Bernard Schoenburg, “Obama Opens Local Office,” SJR, 11 January 2005, p. 1; Stanley Ziemba, “Obama a Big Hit in Lockport,” CT, 12 January 2005; Russell Lissau, “Obama Meets, Greets in Suburbs,” CDH, 14 January 2005, p. 1; Brian DuBose, “Obama Sets Out to Build Legacy of Achievement,” WT, 17 January 2005, p. A1; USS, CFR, “The Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to Be Secretary of State,” S. Hrg. 109-151, 18–19 January 2005, pp. 86–90, 141–45, 189–92; The Oprah Winfrey Show, 19 January 2005; Eric Zorn, “’08 Reasons Why Obama Will Run for President,” CT, 20 January 2005; Daniel Pike, “Obama, Vets Talk,” SJR, 23 January 2005, p. 13; Matt Adrian, “Obama Hears Vets Concerns in Town Hall Meeting,” SI, 24 January 2005; USS, CVA, “Nomination of Hon. R. James Nicholson to Be Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs,” S. Hrg. 109-14, 24 January 2005, pp. 5–6, 29–38, 47–48, 50–51; Rudolph Bush, “Obama Grills Vet Nominee on Aid,” CT, 25 January 2005; USS, EPW, “The Need for Multi-Emissions Legislation,” S. Hrg. 109-876, 26 January 2005, pp. 23–24, 40–41; Charles Babington, “Rice Is Confirmed Amid Criticism,” WP, 27 January 2005; Sweet, “Senator May Be Exhausting Progressive Goodwill Very Early,” CST, 27 January 2005, p. 37; Obama’s remarks at Families USA Annual Health Conference, 27 January 2005; Jennifer Skalka, “Obama Rips Bush on Vets’ Funds,” CT, 15 February 2005; Cheryl L. Reed, “Obama Says Bush ‘Bull-Headed’ About Veterans,” CST, 15 February 2005, p. 3; DJG interview with Jan Schakowsky.

  7. Lynn Sweet, “Obama Using His Fame to Help Other Dems,” CST, 26 January 2005, p. 24; Charles Keeshan, “Obama Gets Warm Welcome at Town Hall Meeting in Republican Stronghold,” CDH, 1 February 2005, p. 1; Brian Slupski, “Obama Inspires; Can He Succeed?,” NH, 1 February 2005; USS, CFR, “Strategies for Reshaping U.S. Policy in Iraq and the Middle East,” S. Hrg. 109-21, 1 February 2005, pp. 106–9; USS, EPW, “S. 131, ‘The Clear Skies Act of 2005,’” S. Hrg. 109-867, 2 February 2005, pp. 28–29, 90–91; “Bozeman-Evans Cultivated UCSC’s Commitment to Community Service,” UCC, 3 February 2005; USS, CVA, “Benefits for Survivors,” S. Hrg. 109-32, 3 February 2005, pp. 7, 49–50; Obama, CRec, 3 February 2005, pp. S927–28; Charles Babington and Dan Eggen, “Senate Confirms Gonzales, 60 to 36,” WP, 4 February 2005; Andrew Zajac, “Senate OKs Gonzales for Cabinet Post,” CT, 4 February 2005; Sweet, “Anti-War Obama Opposes Gonzales,” CST, 4 February 2005, p. 29; Obama on News & Notes, NPR, 4 and 8 February 2005; Nicole Sack, “Ready for Business,” SI, 7 February 2005; Emily Udell, “Keeping the Faith,” ITT, 8 February 2005, p. 10; Amy Boerema, “Obama Jabs at Bush, Himself,” CDH, 8 February 2005, p. 3; Gary Washburn and Rick Pearson, “A Fracas in the Family,” CT, 9 January 2005; James Kimberly and Ray Long, “Governor Assigns His Aide to Probe Mell’s Charge,” CT, 13 January 2005; John Chase and Pearson, “Feud Sparks 2nd Probe,” CT, 14 January 2005; Chase and Washburn, “About-Face: Mell Recants Job-Selling Charge,” CT, 21 January 2005; Long and John McCormick, “State Contracts, Donations Tied,” CT, 31 January 2005; USS, EPW, “Environmental Protection Agency’s Fiscal Year 2006 Budget,” S. Hrg. 109-843, 9 February 2005, pp. 14–15, 33–34; USS, CFR, “Tsunami Response: Lessons Learned,” S. Hrg. 109-153, 10 February 2005, pp. 76–81; Virginia Groark and John Chase, “Tollway Oasis Pact Rich with Links to Governor’s Allies,” CT, 13 February 2005; Obama, CRec, 14 February 2005, p. S1333; Chase and Ray Long, “Critics Call for Tollway Inquiry,” CT, 15 February 2005; USS, CVA, “Proposed Fiscal Year 2006 Budget for Department of Veterans Affairs Programs,” S.Hrg. 109-72, 15 February 2005, pp. 47, 67–69; USS, CFR, “The President’s Budget for Foreign Affairs,” S. Hrg. 109-98, 16 February 2005, pp. 43–46; USS, CFR, “Democracy in Retreat in Russia,” S. Hrg. 109-83, 17 February 2005, p. 40; Groark and Chase, “Tollway Firm Has Link to Governor,” CT, 18 February 2005; Groark and Chase, “Oases Developer Won’t List Vendors,” CT, 24 February 2005, Groark, “State to Get Vendor Details,” CT, 25 February 2005, Jeff Zeleny, “New Man on the Hill,” CT, 20 March 2005, Zeleny, “Q&A with Michelle Obama,” CT, 25 December 2005, Sweet, “After Cautious, Bipartisan Year, Obama Opens New Chapter,” CST, 22 January 2006, p. A12, Mike McIntire and Christopher Drew, “
In ’05 Investing, Obama Took Same Path as Donors,” NYT, 7 March 2007; Zeleny and Drew, “Obama Says His Investments Presented No Conflicts of Interest,” NYT, 8 March 2007; Christi Parsons and Jill Zuckman, “Obama Says He Was Unaware of Stocks in Trust Fund,” CT, 8 March 2007; Sweet, “Stock Answers,” CST, 8 March 2007, p. 16; Mike Dorning and Parsons, “Carefully Crafting the Obama Brand,” CT, 12 June 2007; Perry Bacon Jr., “The Outsider’s Insider,” WP, 27 August 2007; Marc Ambinder, “Teacher and Apprentice,” Atlantic, December 2007; Joe Stephens, “Obama Got Discount on Home Loan,” WP, 2 July 2008; Justin Peters, “Behind Barack’s ‘Suspicious’ Mortgage,” CJR, 2 July 2008; Deborah Howell, “More Story Than a Loan Merited,” WP, 13 July 2008; Pete Rouse’s 2008 interview with Jim Gilmore; Eli Saslow, “A Rising Political Star Adopts a Low-Key Strategy,” WP, 17 October 2008; Wolffe, Renegade, pp. 39–40, 43; Heilemann and Halperin, Game Change, pp. 23–25; Suskind, Confidence Men, p. 50; Cassandra Butts’s 2012 interview with Gilmore; DJG interviews with Nate Tamarin and Tarak Shah.

  8. Mark Preston, “Obama, Thune in Demand,” RC, 15 February 2005; Obama, remarks at John Lewis’s 65th-birthday gala, 21 February 2005; Errin Haines, “Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Congressman’s 65th Birthday,” AP, 21 February 2005; Tom Baxter and Charles Yoo, “Luminaries Applaud Congressman’s Legacy,” AJC, 22 February 2005, p. B1; “U.S. Senator Brings Powerful and Moving Message to Columbus,” Columbus Times, 24 February–2 March 2005, p. 2; Deirdre Cox Baker, “Obama Draws Hundreds in Q-C,” QCT, 24 February 2005; Mark Leibovich, “The Senator’s Humble Beginning,” WP, 24 February 2005, p. C1; Paul Ayars, “Obama Stresses Benefits of Education,” Copley, 25 February 2005; Steve Silverman, “Obama Pledges to Improve Schools, Health-Care Access,” BP, 25 February 2005, p. A3; Obama, remarks to the American Legion Legislative Rally, 1 March 2005; USS, CFR, “Foreign Assistance Oversight,” S. Hrg. 109-141, 2 March 2005, pp. 72–73, 166–67; Obama, CRec, 2 March 2005, pp. S1904–5; “BarackObama.com Rescued from the Deep End by Pool.com,” Canadian Corporate Newswire, 8 March 2005; La Risa Lynch, “Obama Discusses Budget Cuts, Veterans Issues at Town Hall Meeting,” HPC, 9 March 2005, p. 1; Mary Curtius and Tom Hamburger, “Bush’s Clear Skies Act Stalls in the Senate,” LAT, 10 March 2005; Obama on All Things Considered, NPR, 10 March 2005; Kathleen Day, “Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Bankruptcy,” WP, 11 March 2011; Jeff Zeleny, “Obama Slams Bush,” CT, 11 March 2005; Lynn Sweet, “Obama Finds Bush’s Pitch ‘Offensive,’” CST, 11 March 2005, p. 3; Obama’s CURE keynote address, 11 March 2005; Sandy Banks, “He’s Comfortable in His Skin,” LAT, 13 March 2005; Obama, CRec, 15 March 2005, pp. S2727–28; Dan Mihalopoulos and John Chase, “O’Hare Vendor Called Minority Front,” CT, 16 March 2005; Fran Spielman, “City Accuses O’Hare Firm of Using Minority Front,” CST, 16 March 2005, p. 20; Obama, CRec, 16 March 2005, pp. S2789–90, 2793; Mihalopoulos and Chase, “Governor Shuns O’Hare Scandal,” CT, 17 March 2005; Chris Fusco et al., “City Ignored Possible O’Hare ‘Front’ for Years,” CST, 17 March 2005, p. 8; USS, CVA, “Back from the Battlefield,” S. Hrg. 109-109, 17 March 2005, pp. 4–5, 22–24; Obama, CRec, 17 March 2005, pp. S2885–86; Mihalopoulos and Laurie Cohen, “City Knew O’Hare Vendor Wasn’t Minority-Run Firm,” CT, 18 March 2005; Spielman et al., “Daley: I Don’t Know Why City Slow to Act,” CST, 18 March 2005, p. 11; Dori Meinert, “Obama Marches with Democrats, but Not in Lock-step,” and “Obama’s Staff Combines Experience, Enthusiasm,” Copley, 18 March 2005; “Five Minutes with: Sen. Barack Obama,” CampusProgress.org, ca. 23 March 2005; Mickey Ciokajlo and Mihalopoulos, “Minority Firm Led by a Dead Woman,” CT, 26 March 2005; Rummana Hussain, “Dead Woman Listed as Leading Firm,” CST, 27 March 2005; Ciokajlo and Chase, “Stroger Taps Blagojevich Aide,” CT, 8 April 2005; Mike Dorning, “In Big Jump, Obamas Earn $1.67 Million,” CT, 26 September 2006; Dorning, “Employer: Michelle Obama’s Raise Well-Earned,” CT, 27 September 2006; Obama, TAOH, p. 342; Joe Stephens, “Contracts Went to a Longtime Donor,” WP, 22 August 2008; Ben Whitford, “Coal and Clear Skies,” Plenty Magazine, 31 October 2008.

  9. Jeff Zeleny, “New Man on the Hill,” CT, 20 March 2005; David Mendell, “Obama Quietly Helps Draw Fine Line,” CT, 27 March 2005; Press Release, “Obama Unveils Bill to Make College More Affordable,” 28 March 2005, Obama.Senate.gov; Lynn Sweet, “Obama’s 1st Bill: Raising Pell Grants,” CST, 29 March 2005, p. 28; Obama to “Dear MoveOn Member,” 29 March 2005; Alexa Aguilar, “First on Obama’s Agenda: A More Affordable Education,” SLPD, 30 March 2005, p. B1; Patrick J. Powers, “Obama Tackles Issues in Town Hall Meeting,” BND, 30 March 2005; Paul J. Nyden, “Senator Gives Big Boost to Byrd,” Charleston Gazette, 31 March 2005, p. 1A; Nate Sandstrom, “Obama Pushes Pell Grant Bill,” DI, 31 March 2005; Ed Tibbetts, “Silvis Marine Greets Obama at Black Hawk,” QCT, 1 April 2005; Kurt Allemeier, “Obama, Q-C Marine Reunite,” MD, 1 April 2005; Obama, CRec, 5 April 2005, p. S3205 (introducing S. 697, the Higher Education Opportunity Through Pell Grant Expansion [HOPE] Act); USS, EPW, “Pending Nominations,” S. Hrg. 109-646, 6 April 2005, pp. 9, 139–41; Obama, opening statement at confirmation hearing of John Bolton, 11 April 2005; Obama, remarks at the Herblock Foundation annual lecture, 11 April 2005; Steven R. Weisman, “Nominee to U.N. Defends Record at Senate Panel,” NYT, 12 April 2005; Obama Press Release, “My Visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center,” 12 April 2005, Obama.Senate.gov; Allison Horton, “Senator Obama Hosts Townhall Meeting,” HPC, 13 April 2005, p. 1; Obama, CRec, 13 April 2005, pp. S3511–12; Obama, CRec, 14 April 2005, pp. S3641–43; Lawrence A. Horwich, Barack H. Obama and Michelle L. Obama 2004 Form 1040, 5 March 2005; Obama, “Pell Grant Expansion Offers Students Hope,” BP, 17 April 2005, p. C3; Perry Bacon Jr., “Barack Obama: The Future of the Democratic Party?,” Time, 18 April 2005; Bernard Schoenburg, “Obama Maintains Chicago Home,” SJR, 19 April 2005, p. 12; Doug Wilson, “Obama Speaks Out,” QHW, 20 April 2005; Obama, “Remarks at the Opening of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum,” 20 April 2005; Schoenburg, “Each Speaker Finds Lessons in Lincoln,” SJR, 20 April 2005, p. 1; USS, EPW, “Pending Nominations,” S. Hrg. 109-652, 20 April 2005, pp. 17, 21–23; Obama, CRec, 20 April 2005, p. S3996; Jon Sawyer and Deirdre Shesgreen, “Obama Is Reluctant to Defend Filibuster in Judicial Battle,” SLPD, 21 April 2005, p. A4; Caleb Hale, “Obama Stands Firm in His Opposition to Clear Skies Act,” SI, 24 April 2005; Obama, CRec, 21 April 2005, pp. S4082 and 4087–88; USS, CFR, “The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Global Impact,” S. Hrg. 109-187, 26 April 2005, pp. 18–21; Obama, “Remarks at the National Press Club,” 26 April 2005; Obama, CRec, 27 April 2005, pp. S4405–6 (introducing S. 918, the E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act); Obama, CRec, 28 April 2005, pp. S4502–3, S4581–82 (introducing S. 969, the Attacking Viral Influenza Across Nations [AVIAN] Act); Obama, remarks at NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund dinner, 2 May 2005; Tom Collins, “Obama Addresses Veterans Care, Abortion, Social Security,” LNT, 6 May 2005; Jonathan Bilyk, “Obama Blasts Bush, GOP in Ottawa Speech,” ODT, 6 May 2005; Jo Ann Hustis, “Q&A: Obama Answers Questions at Town Meeting,” MDH, 6 May 2005; Obama, remarks at the Rockford Register Star Young American Awards, 7 May 2005; Aracely Hernandez, “Crowd of 400 Cheers Obama in Sycamore,” DDC, 9 May 2005; Obama on Chicago Sunday, WTTW, 8 May 2005; Obama, CRec, 10 May 2005, pp. S4830–31; USS, CFR, 12 May 2005 (John Bolton); USS, CVA, “An Open Discussion: Planning, Providing, and Paying for Veterans’ Long-Term Care,” S. Hrg. 109-240, 12 May 2005, pp. 48–49; Obama, CRec, 12 May 2005, pp. S5025–26 and S5058–59; “Many View Obama as He Does Lincoln,” BP, 4 July 2005, p. A3; Mara Liasson, “Barack Obama, Still on Rise,” All Things Considered, NPR, 8 December 2006; DJG interview with Bethann Hester.

  10. Abdon M. Pallasch, “Jail’s Phone Contractor Has Links to Stroger,” CST, 2 May 2005, p. 27; Rick Pearson, “Governor’s Ratings Tank,” CT, 15 May 2005; Dave McKinney and Frank Main, “Mell’s Claims Spur Grand Jury Probe of Gov’s Inner Circle,” CST, 15 May 2005; Fran Spielman, “Company to Give Up Dispu
ted O’Hare Restaurants,” CST, 16 May 2005, p. 12; “Oprah Thows a Party Honoring Black Women Who Inspired Her,” SJMN, 17 May 2005, p. A2 (14 May); John Chase and Jeff Coen, “Blagojevich Blames Probe on Family Feud,” CT, 17 May 2005; USS, CFR, “The Commission for Africa,” S. Hrg. 109-203, 17 May 2005, pp. 31–34, 39–42; McKinney, “2 State Officials Say Gov’s Fund-Raiser Helped Get Jobs,” CST, 19 May 2005; USS, CFR, “Iran Weapons Proliferation, Terrorism, and Democracy,” S. Hrg. 109–211, 19 May 2005, p. 1; John Chase, “First Lady of Illinois Linked to Developer,” CT, 20 May 2005; transcript of Veterans Town Hall Meeting with Secretary Nicholson and Senators Obama & Durbin, Wright Junior College, Chicago, 20 May 2005; David Usborne, “The Contender,” Independent, 25 May 2005; Chase, “Tony Rezko,” CT, 26 May 2005; Jackie Kucinich, “Obama and CBC Split on Cloture,” TH, 26 May 2005, p. 1; USS, CVA, “Battling the Backlog,” S. Hrg. 109-216, 26 May 2005, pp. 2–3, 61–63; Obama, CRec, 26 May 2005, pp. S5965–67; Henry Stuttley, “Obama Comes to Hear from DuPage,” CDH, 28 May 2005, p. 3; Obama, remarks at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 30 May 2005; Allison Horton, “Obama Hosts Youth Summit,” HPC, 1 June 2005, p. 1; Obama, remarks at Knox College commencement, 4 June 2005; John R. Pulliam, “Obama Big on Ceremonies,” GRM, 5 June 2005; Kevin Sampier, “Providing Inspiration,” PJS, 5 June 2005; David Kusnet, “Stumped,” TNR, 20 June 2005; Obama and Lugar, “Grounding a Pandemic,” NYT, 6 June 2005; Kathy Kiely, “Fresh Faces in Congress Stress Cooperation,” USAT, 6 June 2005, p. 10A; USS, CFR, “The Emergence of China Throughout Asia,” S. Hrg. 109-239, 7 June 2005, pp. 20–22, 28–30; Obama, CRec, 7 June 2005, p. S6159 (introducing S. 1180, the Shelter All Veterans Everywhere [SAVE] Reauthorization Act); Jackie Kucinich, “This Time, Obama and CBC Agree in Close Cloture Vote,” TH, 8 June 2005, p. 4; Obama, CRec, 8 June 2005, pp. S6178–80 and S6228 (introducing S. 1194, the Spent Nuclear Fuel Tracking and Accountability Act); USS, CVA, “Pending Health Care Related Legislation,” S. Hrg. 109-217, 9 June 2005, pp. 7–8; Jeff Zeleny, “Obama Grills Nominee on ’87 Racial Remarks,” CT, 10 June 2005; Obama, commencement address at the Pritzker School of Medicine, 10 June 2005; Obama, CRec, 13 June 2005, p. S6375; USS, CFR, “North Korea,” S. Hrg. 109-226, 14 June 2005, pp. 32–35; Lesley R. Chinn, “Obama Wants Black People to Have Courage to Lead,” CC, 15 June 2005, p. 3; Obama, CRec, 15 June 2005, pp. S6609, S6647; Obama, CRec, 16 June 2005, pp. S6690, 6698; Scott Fornek, “Obama Is No. 1 Most Popular Senator,” CST, 17 June 2005, p. 4; Carl Hulse, “Senator Seeks Details on Nominee’s ’87 Speech,” NYT, 18 June 2005; Liam Ford, “Obama’s Church Sermon to Black Dads: Grow Up,” CT, 20 June 2005; USS, CFR, “U.S. Policy Toward Russia,” S. Hrg. 109-250, 21 June 2005, pp. 40–45; Obama, CRec, 21 June 2005, p. S6897; Obama, “Here’s What It Takes to Be a Bona Fide ‘Full-Grown’ Man,” and “Obama’s Colorblind Words,” CT, 22 June 2005; Obama, CRec, 22 June 2005, p. S7008; Zeleny, “Obama Wants to See FBI File on Nominee,” CT, 23 June 2005; Rodney D. Sieh, “Obama: Debt Relief Should Be Contingent on Taylor Turn Over,” NYB, 23–29 June 2005, p. 10; Mary Ann Ford, “Obama Fields Questions in B-N,” BP, 25 June 2005, p. A1; Carrie Kepple, “Obama Finds Job ‘Exhilarating,’” PJS, 25 June 2005; Obama, address to the American Library Association, 25 June 2005; Obama, “Bound to the Word,” American Libraries, August 2005, pp. 48–52; Rummana Hussain, “Obama Fears ‘Big Brother’ Over Our Shoulders,” CST, 26 June 2005, p. 31; Zeleny, “When It Comes to Race, Obama Makes His Point—with Subtlety,” CT, 26 June 2005; USS, CVA, “Emergency Hearing to Examine the Shortfall in VA’s Medical Care Budget,” S. Hrg. 109-263, 28 June 2005, pp. 11–12, 28–29; Obama, CRec, 28 June 2005, p. S7460; La Risa Lynch, “Obama Addresses 21st Ward Town Hall Meeting,” HPC, 29 June 2005, p. 1; Peggy Noonan, “Conceit of Government,” WSJ, 29 June 2005; Zeleny, “Obama Reviews FBI File on Stalled State Nominee,” CT, 29 June 2005; Obama, CRec, 29 June 2005, pp. 7558–59; Obama, “Why I Oppose CAFTA,” CT, 30 June 2005; USS, CFR, “The Challenge to the Middle East Road Map,” S. Hrg. 109-268, 30 June 2005, pp. 26–29; Obama, CRec, 30 June 2005, pp. 7697–98; Obama, “What I See in Lincoln’s Eyes,” Time, 4 July 2005, p. 74; Molly Parker, “Up Close and Personal,” PJS, 6 July 2005; USS, CVA, “Is the VA Prepared to Meet the Needs of Our Returning Vets?,” S. Hrg. 109-218, 6 July 2005, pp. 1–43; Sharon Woods Harris, “Obama Listens to Residents’ Concerns,” PDT, 7 July 2005; Obama in Wolffe, Renegade, p. 41.