Lauren Verdich, fourth from right, in red, at a late 2003 press conference when Barack Obama was running for U.S. Senate. This was in the Democratic primary when he was seen as having little chance to win. Also pictured on left side are Jim Pickett, Lora Branch and Jackie Kaplan-Perkins. Over Obama's left shoulder is Kevin Thompson.Photo by Tracy Baim

Above: John D'Emilio. Photos by Hal Baim

Jerry Pritikin.Photos by Hal Baim

Judith Markowitz.Photos by Hal Baim

Lori Cannon.Photos by Rex Wockner

Max Smith.

Greg Harris.

Victor Salvo.Photos by Hal Baim

Israel Wright.Photo by Hal Baim

Tom Tunney (left) with Suzanne Kraus.Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright