Category Archives: President Barack Obama

This is what people will remember from Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jreid

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(Video) ‘Morning Joe’ breaks down the second presidential debate

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jreid

… and the results, in a forum normally not friendly to Barack Obama, are unexpected (well, somewhat unexpected.) Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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No freaking out about that Florida presidential poll

Posted on July 15, 2012 by jreid

I know it’s tempting. But some perspective, please, when it comes to the poll showing the presidential race deadlocked in Florida.

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WATCH: The Obama campaign’s brutal new Romney ad

Posted on July 14, 2012 by jreid

You cringe all the way through. And not just because of the singing… And the media verdict?

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(Parody) Obama’s got 99 problems, but Mitt ain’t one

Posted on July 12, 2012 by jreid

Let’s just call it one of the perks of being the first black president. Your send-ups cast you as Jay Z. This one’s by a Youtube parody artist called “Alphacat.” Hat tip to TheGrio.

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Obama’s warning to donors: the billionaires will own the White House, Congress

Posted on June 30, 2012 by jreid

Lloyd Grove gets a leak of a call from the POTUS to former top donors, in which he warns about the dangers of letting a few billionaires buy the election.

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‘Fast and Furious’ farce goes on, but Issa fails to score White House hit

Posted on June 24, 2012 by jreid

If you’re unfamiliar with “Fast and Furious,” and I don’t mean the movies — congratulations. You’ve managed to sit out perhaps the most underwhelming “scandal” ever invented by the right. (Up to now I’ve refused to pay any attention to … Continue reading →

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In which I attempt to debate this guy from the American Spectator (and a tea party guy)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jreid

… on the Kudlow Report. You just kind of have to watch it for yourself.

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Obama vs Romney on gay marriage: a tale of two evolutions

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jreid

President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage today, delighting his base and making life potentially very awkward for one Willard Mitt Romney.

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Obama and Wall Street: an awkward relationship

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jreid

The New York Times tees up a fascinating look at the delicate, awkward dance between WLl Street and a president they hate, but who they also fear, because the believe he is likely going to be re-elected.

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