Michael Signator is a confidante of Barack Obama's whose responsibilities as a member of Obama's staff have been pondered by the media. According to Obama campaign spokesman Ben LaBolt, Signator's job is to give "supplemental security support" to Obama.Politico: 'Mystery' man lends support to Obama (October 19, 2008)The Page (Time): Obama Pool Report for Sunday, June 29 (June 20, 2008)The Trail: Barack Obama: And Waiting... (August 22, 2008)
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According to a Politico article, the Obama campaign appears to be protective of information regarding Michael Signator. The author says Signator is a police officer who works in suburban Chicago. In Obama's book, The Audacity of Hope, Obama refers to Signator as his "driver."Media Matters: Wash. Post mag Mischaracterized Obama's... (August 12, 2007) Politico's article goes on to say that Signator has an apartment within a block of Obama's house in the building where Obama works out on a regular basis.Politico: 'Mystery' man lends support to Obama (October 19, 2008)
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Also received about $50,000 working on Obama's presidential campaignPolitico: 'Mystery' man lends support to Obama (October 19, 2008)
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Politico.com report says Signator is "a 'friend,' a 'longtime aide' and a 'former body man' (close personal assistant)"
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