Tribpedia: Barack Obama

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Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, first elected on November 4, 2008, and sworn in on January 20, 2009, re-elected on Nov. 4th, 2012 and sworn in on Jan. 20, 2013. He and his wife, Michelle, are the proud parents of two daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11.

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July 17th, 2012: President Obama speaks to crowd at the Austin Music Hall
July 17th, 2012: President Obama speaks to crowd at the Austin Music Hall

The Polling Center: Obama's Job Approval in Texas

Heading into President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, we thought it would be worth rehashing his approval numbers here in Texas. 

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson speaking at the Guns Across America Rally at the Capital on Jan. 19, 2013.
Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson speaking at the Guns Across America Rally at the Capital on Jan. 19, 2013.

Texans Rally Against More Gun Control

Roughly a thousand Texans flooded the Capitol grounds on Saturday to rally against a renewed national push for gun control legislation and to criticize President Obama for signing gun-related executive orders.

A coalition of Tea Party groups rally against President Obama on Jan. 16, 2009, at the Texas Capitol.
A coalition of Tea Party groups rally against President Obama on Jan. 16, 2009, at the Texas Capitol.

White House Responds to Texas Secession Petition

The White House, responding to calls for secession from Texas and seven other states, has called for healthy debate, but to not let "that debate tear us apart."