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Obama is somewhat of an anomaly in the world of campaign slogans simply because he has used so many. Finding a complete list of his slogans is almost impossible as many people think they've found them all, but then the comments of the article will say, "But what about this one?". 

As a President well known for his eloquent speeches, it's surprising to learn that he hasn't settled on one solid campaign slogan. Perhaps this is a testament to his ability to take a simple phrase and deliver it in such a way that it becomes something more. 

All this being said, I will not even attempt to claim this is a complete list, rather a biggest hits compilation.

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Despite his array of campaign slogans, this article lays out the ways in which Obama's slogans have been effective and poignant. 

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"Yes We Can"

(2008)

Perhaps President Obama's most famous slogan, "Yes We Can", has become his most well-known slogan. The story behind this slogan is shared in episode 6 of Making: Obama. Click here to listen to the episode.

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This article really clearly talks about the power of "Yes We Can" but also campaign slogans in general.

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While Barack Obama doesn't have his own podcast, his wife Michelle recently launched her own podcast titled, The Michelle Obama Podcast, which is hosted by Spotify. In her first official episode, she interviews her husband and they discuss the role of community.

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