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Presidential candidate Barack Obama's ties to Hawaii run deep. Born to an American woman and a Kenyan student in Honolulu in 1961, Obama was raised in the Islands by his mother and her parents. His adolescent years were influenced by family and friendships, but also marked by struggles with racial identity and school problems, all of which contributed to his world views.

Now his career as a civil rights lawyer and US senator from Illinois have led him to the Democratic Party's nomination for president. If elected, he would become the first U.S. president of African-American descent and, it should be added, the first from Hawaii.


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Homecoming
  • Blackout not a big deal to Obama entourage
  • Obama drops in at Marine base in Hawaii to say Merry Christmas
  • Obama settles into holidays in Islands
  • Obama to arrive for short visit tonight
  • Obama's Hawaii visit a boon for slumping tourism industry
  • Obama's visit far from exotic
  • Obama catches some waves at Sandys on Hawaii vacation
  • Obama visits Punchbowl to pay respects at grandfather's gravesite
  • Obamas, friends visit temple park
  • A jog and some golf for Obama
  • Obama hits Olomana for private golf round
  • Obama connects with the plate lunch spirit on Hawaii vacation
  • Obama to make public appearance at Keehi Lagoon Beach park tomorrow


    • Politics
  • Obama seeks 'empathy' in next justice
  • Obama demands credit card reform
  • Obama pledges to fight flow of guns, drugs at border
  • Obama seeks backing from allies
  • Obama details new Afghanistan focus
  • Obama to escalate buildup of forces in Afghanistan
  • Obama reaches out through technology
  • Obama's budget would multiply debt, analysts say
  • Canada rolls out the red carpet for Obama's visit
  • Obamas flee to Chicago after difficult week in D.C.
  • Obama exposes D.C. wimpiness
  • 68% approve of Obama's performance
  • Obama's caution suggests strong centrist leadership
  • Obama family pays homage to Lincoln
  • No room at the inaugural ball? Head for the Hawaii luau in D.C.
  • Obama mania rolls right along
  • Poll: Obama, Clinton most admired in U.S.
  • Obama officially ends his Senate 'journey'
  • Hawaii's 2009 Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. sold out
  • Much to do before transition to White House


    • Issues
  • Obama hopes to re-energize world alliances
  • Obama monitoring Midwest flooding
  • Obama invite to Notre Dame sparks anger
  • Rebuilding healthcare next on Obama's agenda
  • Obama aims to cut deficit in half by raising taxes, cutting war spending
  • Obama turning focus to home foreclosures
  • Obama would push Native Hawaiian bill
  • Obama delays bailout to focus on stimulus
  • Obama learning to lead in real time
  • Obama caps exec pay tied to bailouts
  • Obama maps out details for stimulus
  • Obama still plans to limit emissions
  • Obama details $825B stimulus
  • Diplomacy rises over defense in shaping U.S. foreign policy
  • Obama reverses abortion policy
  • Obama moves fast on Guantanamo, bailout
  • Analysis: Obama plan will create 4.1M jobs
  • Obama may have to wait for stimulus
  • Obama, back in Washington, has busy week ahead
  • Middle-class tax relief may come soon
  • Obama raises stimulus goals, aims for 3M jobs
  • Experience, diversity prevail in Obama's Cabinet choices
  • Stimulus package Obama's first test
  • Obama to name Nobel physicist to energy post
  • Obama slams Bush over foreclosures
  • Obama outlines building program
  • Obama's economic plan grows
  • Obama's plan aims for 2.5 million jobs
  • Obama pressing for more help to homeowners
  • Obama videos take his weekly radio address online
  • Obama taps 2 as summit reps
  • Obama reviewing Bush policies
  • Reality will test Obama's rhetoric
  • Obama says theology's beyond his scope
  • Biden helps Obama foreign policy, middle-class appeal
  • McCain, Obama opposites on taxes
  • Obama points to Nuremberg trials
  • Obama urges black fathers to be active
  • Obama confronts definition of patriotism


    • Background
  • Search for presidential pooch has narrowed to 2 candidates
  • Obama a foodie with eclectic tastes
  • Tribute tomorrow to Madelyn Dunham
  • Obama's Hawaii boyhood homes drawing gawkers
  • Obama unaware aunt living in U.S. illegally
  • Obama's more Illinois than Hawaii, folks in Chicago say
  • Reflections on growing up with Obama
  • Early defining factors for Obama
  • Obama's Isle ties explored
  • Punahou friends proud of 'Barry' making history
  • Obama healthy, says his doctor
  • Punahou athletics ranked best in U.S.
  • Old friends paint portrait of Obama as young man
  • Obama's wealth growing but still far behind Clinton's, McCain's
  • Obama's mom was far from a 'standard-issue girl'
  • Obama women talk up their man
  • Obama's tutu a Hawaii banking female pioneer
  • 'Barry' learned to like Punahou
  • Obama's grandmother says perseverance matters most
    • Additional links
    • Obama's Senate Web site
    • Project Vote Smart

    Watch a looping video stream of the public tribute service for Madelyn Dunham, Barack Obama's grandmother.
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    Obama holds homecoming rally
    After returning to Hawai'i for a vacation, Barack Obama held a rally on Aug. 8, 2008 before an enthusiastic home crowd at Ke'ehi Lagoon Park.
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