Unit 3 
Obama's Gerrymander
Link:http://www.propublica.org/article/obamas-gerrymander

 Many question if Obama being elected was influenced by gerrymander of the districts. It was especially brought up during his political gain in the city of Chicago. 
 Some assume that Obama consulted with the Democrat party to "draw a state senate district tailored for him". The reason for why he took the action, was because the African-American region would not put faith into someone who attended the University of Chicago. However when it was further investigated, that in 1999, Obama was defeated campaigned against congressman, Bobby Rush who represented 62% of the African-American District. Therefore years later he was capable of reshaping the senate district when the Democrats were in control of Illinois redistricting. This in effect would boost Obama's influence to run for senate in 2004.