Republicans have corralled around this video like scavengers zeroing in on a dead prey. The video taken in 1991 shows a young Harvard Law President named Barack Obama giving a speech. This video, Republicans claim, shows “how radical” young Barack was because he spoke in favor of more diversity among the faculty. This blast from the past, featuring Obama speaking… Continue reading A Younger Version, Same Ole Barack – Video
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Santorum Criticizes President Obama For Quran Burning Apology
Rick Santorum, the present Republican flavor of the month, is now criticizing President Obama for apologizing to the Muslim world for American troops accidentally burning Qurans in Afghanistan. The Associated Press Reports: Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum criticized President Barack Obama’s apology for the burning of Qurans in Afghanistan, adding that Afghanistan should apologize to the U.S.… Continue reading Santorum Criticizes President Obama For Quran Burning Apology
Presidential Address – Helping Homeowners Keep Their Homes
In this week’s Presidential address, President Obama spoke about keeping home owners in their homes, and he mentioned a new policy that, if passed by Democrats and Republicans in congress, will make a lot of homeowners happy. That’s why I’m sending Congress a plan that will give every responsible homeowner the chance to save about… Continue reading Presidential Address – Helping Homeowners Keep Their Homes
For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
You couldn’t get this low of an approval even if you tried. Hammered by bipartisan discontent with its partisan rancor, the U.S. Congress reconvenes Tuesday with its lowest approval rating on record in polls dating back nearly 40 years –ideal fodder not just for late-night comedians, but also for President Obama in the election year… Continue reading For Congressional Approval, It’s How Low Can You Go
Why South Carolina Would Not Vote For Barack Obama – Is It Racism?
On this day when we honor d Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are sadly reminded of an unfortunate fact, that here in America, there are still those who will base their opinions on the color of one’s skin, rather than the content of their character. Today on MSNBC, the question was asked if the… Continue reading Why South Carolina Would Not Vote For Barack Obama – Is It Racism?
Jon Huntsman Ends Campaign Calling For Unity, While Engaging In Divisive Lies
Today, Jon Huntsman – the man most people believed was the sanest, most sensible candidate in the Republican party running for his party’s nomination for president – officially quit the race. Huntsman ended his campaign asking for “unity and trust.” In his speech, he mentioned the divisive politics that has separated and divided this country, then engaged… Continue reading Jon Huntsman Ends Campaign Calling For Unity, While Engaging In Divisive Lies
Jon Huntsman Quits Race – Endorses Willard Romney Instead
The New York Times reports: CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jon M. Huntsman Jr. informed his advisers on Sunday that he intends to drop out of the Republican presidential race, ending his candidacy a week before he had hoped to revive his campaign in the South Carolina primary. Mr. Huntsman, who had struggled to live up to… Continue reading Jon Huntsman Quits Race – Endorses Willard Romney Instead
Weekly Presidential Address: Helping American Businesses Succeed
In his weekly address, President Obama highlighted companies and businesses that are bringing the jobs back home. This week, I invited executives from businesses that are insourcing jobs to a forum at the White House. These are CEOs who take pride in hiring people here in America, not just because it’s increasingly the right thing… Continue reading Weekly Presidential Address: Helping American Businesses Succeed
The S.O.P.A Debate And The White House Response
There is a big debate going on right now about a few pieces of legislation in Congress geared to fight online piracy. The Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Online Protection and Digital ENforcement Act (OPEN) are making their way through the legislative body, but another bill called SOPA – the Stop Online Piracy… Continue reading The S.O.P.A Debate And The White House Response
President Obama To Offer Tax Breaks To Companies Bringing Jobs Back Home
Report from the The Wall Street Journal President Barack Obama said he will propose new tax incentives to encourage businesses to “bring jobs home,” a move that could sharpen differences with Republicans in an election year. Mr. Obama also said Wednesday he would suggest eliminating “tax breaks for companies that move jobs overseas.” Administration officials… Continue reading President Obama To Offer Tax Breaks To Companies Bringing Jobs Back Home
Fox News Calls President A “Vigilante” For Making Recess Appointment
If you listen to the fake news people at the fake news network called Fox News, you will believe that recess appointments started when President Obama became president. The fake news channel has been busy over the last few days criticizing the President for appointing Richard Cordray as head of the new Consumer Protection Agency.… Continue reading Fox News Calls President A “Vigilante” For Making Recess Appointment
Democrats On The Attack – Asks Republicans Where Are The Jobs?
News on The Hill – In their first public address of 2012, House Democratic leaders ripped into Republicans Thursday for ignoring President Obama’s jobs package amid a lingering unemployment crisis. Behind Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the lawmakers accused GOP leaders of neglecting their duties and remaining on vacation as the jobless rate tickles down… Continue reading Democrats On The Attack – Asks Republicans Where Are The Jobs?