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Political 'godfather' boosted Obama's early career

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  • Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. gave Obama key legislative assignments
  • Jones backed Obama's 2004 U.S. Senate run
  • Critics say Jones is an old-school politician tied to Cook County machine
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