An Interview With Barack Obama: 'The Most Important Skill Is Knowledge'

Barack Obama agreed to answer a series of questions submitted via e-mail to his campaign. Here are excerpts of The Chronicle's exchange with the Democratic senator from Illinois. The full transcript is available online at http://chronicle.com/blogs/election

Q. You have pressed many policies to increase student aid and expand college access, as have many of your Democratic challengers for the presidential nomination. Which of your ideas best define the direction you would take

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