Tag Archives: Barack Obama

NBC: Obama And Bill Clinton To Fundraise With Biden

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden’s campaign is trying to organize a first-of-its-kind fundraiser that officials hope would be lucrative and headline-grabbing, but also energizing for Democratic voters who so far have not shown enthusiasm for the party’s 2024 ticket, according to four people familiar with the planning. The idea is for three Democratic presidents — Biden, Bill Clinton and …

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Obamacare Signups Hit Record As Trump Vows Repeal

The Washington Post reports: More than 21 million people have signed up for health plans through the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. The record level of enrollment comes as former president Donald Trump, seeking the GOP nomination, is again vowing to repeal the program if elected. Sign-ups in the health insurance marketplaces — a …

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Obama Condemns Book Bans In Letter To Librarians

Axios reports: Former President Barack Obama on Monday denounced the spread of book bans across the country as “profoundly misguided.” Book bans have become a political flashpoint between conservatives and liberals, with several Republicans using them as a rallying cry ahead of the 2024 election. In a letter to the nation’s librarians, Obama praised them for being “on the front …

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Prosecutors: Rioter Arrested Near Obamas’ Home Had Two Guns And 400 Rounds Of Ammunition In His Van

NBC News reports: A Trump supporter who stormed the Capitol wearing a “Make Space Great Again” hat had two guns and 400 rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested Thursday near former President Barack Obama’s home, federal authorities said Friday. A federal prosecutor said in court Friday that Taylor Taranto, a 37-year-old man first identified by online …

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Wanted Jan 6 Rioter Arrested Near Obamas’ DC Home

CBS News reports: A man with materials to make explosives and an active Jan. 6-related warrant was arrested by law enforcement in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., neighborhood, multiple sources briefed on the matter tell CBS News. Multiple sources identified the suspect as 37-year-old Taylor Taranto, of Seattle, Washington. Secret Service spotted the man within blocks of the Obama’s …

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Haley: Obama Set Minorities Back, Made Them Victims

The Guardian reports: Barack Obama has criticized two Republican presidential hopefuls, the South Carolina senator Tim Scott and the former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, over their stances on race relations in America. In a podcast interview, Obama, who became the first Black US president when he was elected in 2008, said that while presenting a hopeful message on race relations …

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Biden And Obama Mark 10 Years Since Sandy Hook

Via press release from the White House: Ten years ago today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, our nation watched as the unthinkable happened. Twenty young children with their whole lives ahead of them. Six educators who gave their lives protecting their students. And countless survivors who still carry the wounds of that day. We should have societal …

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Obama Roasts Walker Over Werewolf/Vampire Story

“Since the last time I was here, Mr. Walker has been talking about issues that are of great importance to the people of Georgia. “Like whether it’s better to be a vampire or a werewolf. This is a debate that I must confess I once had myself. When I was 7. Then I grew up. “In case you’re wondering, by …

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Obama To Hold Rally For John Fetterman On Saturday

The New York Times reports: Former president Barack Obama will hold a second event Saturday with Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman — this one in Pittsburgh — in addition to rallying in Philadelphia the same day with President Biden and other Pennsylvania Democrats. The Fetterman campaign formally announced plans for the Pittsburgh rally on Tuesday morning, saying more details …

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Obama: “Demonizing” GOP Rhetoric Leads To Violence

Axios reports: Former President Obama said Saturday that political rhetoric can lead to violence, especially when people start “demonizing” each other. Speaking in Michigan, Obama said that “if our rhetoric about each other gets that mean, when we don’t just disagree with people, but we start demonizing, making wild, crazy allegations about them, that creates a dangerous climate.” “And if …

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Obama Cuts GOTV Ad Ahead Of Pennsylvania Rallies

Axios reports: Former President Barack Obama cut an ad for Democrats in Pennsylvania ahead of his plans to barnstorm the key battleground state with President Biden in the days before the midterm elections, Axios has learned. Driving the news: In the ad, the former president cites two key issues that Democrats have been hammering on this cycle: the willingness of …

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Obama To Floridians: Vote For Charlie Crist If You Are Ready For A FL Gov Who Won’t “Bully People” [VIDEO]

“Florida, we have a lot of work to do and it starts with making Charlie Crist your next governor. Charlie has two things I admire: guts and decency. Charlie Crist is fearless. Guided by what’s right, even when it’s hard. So if you’re ready for a governor who cares about people instead of bullying them, who will fight for voting …

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Obama To Campaign For Barnes In WI Senate Race

NBC News reports: Former President Barack Obama is heading to Wisconsin later this month to help boost Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, a Democrat challenging GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, as well Gov. Tony Evers’ re-election bid. The joint event, set for Oct. 29 in Milwaukee, will also promote other Democrats on the November ballot, including Attorney General Josh Kaul and Rep. …

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Republicans Drop Long Crusade To Repeal Obamacare

NBC News reports: Republicans are abandoning their long crusade to repeal the Affordable Care Act, making the 2022 election the first in more than a decade that won’t be fought over whether to protect or undo President Barack Obama’s signature achievement. The diminished appetite for repeal means the law — which has extended health care coverage to millions of people …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Unveils WH Portraits Of Obamas

The Associated Press reports: It’s been more than a decade since President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, welcomed back George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, for the unveiling of their White House portraits, part of a beloved Washington tradition that for decades managed to transcend partisan politics. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are set to revive …

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Barack Obama Wins Emmy For Netflix Documentary

The Guardian reports: Barack Obama is halfway to becoming an EGOT after winning an Emmy award to go with his two Grammys. The former president won the best narrator Emmy on Saturday for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks. The five-part show, which features national parks from around the world, is produced by Barack and …

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Biden To Host White House Portrait Ceremony For Obamas That Trump Never Held Due To His Assholery

NBC News reports: President Joe Biden will host former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama at the White House in early September for the unveiling of their official White House portraits, according to an Obama spokesperson. The traditional East Room ceremony unveiling the Obamas’ portraits, usually a moment where the sitting president and the first lady fête their immediate predecessors, …

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Obamas To Leave Spotify, Seek New Deal Elsewhere

Bloomberg News reports: Barack and Michelle Obama’s time with Spotify Technology SA is coming to an end. The former first family’s production company, Higher Ground, won’t be signing a new deal with the audio platform, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The company is instead talking to other distributors about a deal worth tens of millions of dollars, among …

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Obama Tests Positive For COVID, Has Mild Symptoms

The Washington Post reports: Former president Barack Obama said Sunday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, noting that his symptoms appeared mild so far. “I just tested positive for COVID,” Obama said on Twitter. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and …

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Barack Obama Again The World’s Most Admired Man

YouGov reports: Barack Obama retains his position as world’s most admired man in YouGov’s international survey this year, having wrested the position from long-time incumbent Bill Gates last year. Michelle Obama likewise holds on to her position as world’s most admired woman for the third year running. In fact, the top three spots for each sex are unchanged since last …

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