Obama's Journey to the White House

Obama's Journey - Obama was sworn in as a senator on January 4, 2005. Obama was the fifth African American Senator in U.S. history, and the third to have been popularity elected. He is the only Senate member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Thursday - After a day of meetings at the White House, Obama will attend a fundraiser and rally for Democratic Virginia state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds in Tysons Corner, Va.

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Destination: White House - After a two-year-long hard fought campaign, Barack Obama wins the presidency over Republican Sen. John McCain.

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