Obama has been a champion of early childhood education since his years in the Illinois legislature, where he led the effort to create the Illinois Early Learning Council.

Fact,

He was one of 15 that co-sponsored Senate Bill 0565. It was sponsored by state Rep. Deborah Graham and state Sen. Don Harmon. The bill was first read on 2/18/03 and Obama was added as a co-sponsor on 3/11/03. It passed the Illinois Senate on 3/20/03.

SB 0565

Boy, talk about inflating one's resume.