Barack Obama (born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office.Obama was the junior United States Senator from Illinois from January 2005 until November 2008, when he resigned following his election to the presidency. Obama was reelected to a second term as President in November 2012.Entry. Brian, and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane by default, did a public service announcement in support of Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.eter references Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign's key words Hope and Change when he gives the homeless man Hope instead of change in  Tales of a Third Grade Nothing .