Obama: I Could Win Third Term As President — But I Won’t Run
President Obama insisted that he could run and win a third term as president if he wanted to, but assured Americans that he would follow the lead of previous presidents before him.
Charlie Spiering
Latest News
Obama: Hillary Clinton Email Controversy ‘Legitimate’
President Obama refused to stand up to defend Hillary Clinton as his former Secretary of State continues to twist in the wind over questions about her private email server.
Hundreds Of Pro-Gun Protestors Welcome Obama To Oregon
President Obama was met by hundreds of pro-gun protesters today, as he landed on Air Force One to visit the shooting victims in Roseburg, Oregon.
Donald Trump: ‘I’m Never Getting Out’
Billionaire candidate Donald Trump is firing back at headlines questioning his longevity on the presidential campaign trail and whether he plans on dropping out of the Republican presidential race. “That’s some breaking news, that should be a Drudge headline, ‘I’m never getting out,’” he said as he signed off for the commercial break.
Obama: ‘America’s Greatness Does Not Come From Building Walls’
Barack Obama said that while “anti-immigrant sentiment” was not new to politics in America, it was wrong, citing the Irish and Italians that once suffered stereotypes similar to Hispanics today. He also dismissed the suggestion that somehow immigrants in the past were all legal, and used a straw man argument to suggest that opponents of amnesty were racist.
White House on McCarthy Exit: New Speaker Should Be Willing to Compromise
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest reacted to the surprise news that Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy had withdrawn from the Speaker’s race by saying a future candidate for Speaker should compromise like outgoing Speaker John Boehner.
John Boehner Vows to Remain Speaker Until New Election, Cancels Jimmy Fallon Interview
House Speaker John Boehner announced that he would remain as Speaker of the House until a replacement was elected, after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy suddenly dropped out of the race to replace him.
Paul Ryan Refuses Establishment Plea to Run for Speaker
After House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy suddenly dropped out of the race for Speaker, members of the Republican establishment urged Rep. Paul Ryan to reconsider running for the role.
NYC Fundraiser Charges $2,700 For Coffee With Jeb Bush
What can $2,700 buy you? Well for starters you could use it to buy a cup of coffee with former Florida governor Jeb Bush as he continues his campaign for president.
John Kerry Predicts Millions Of ‘Climate Refugees’ Will Need Special Status
Secretary of State John Kerry warns the world that more and more people will be fleeing the devastation caused by global warming. “It’s something new. We have climate refugees today,” he said during a town hall event about the oceans.
Jeb Bush’s Greatest Weakness: ‘I Don’t Suffer Fools’
In a profile with TheSkimm.com, former Florida governor Jeb Bush says his greatest weakness is being unable to “suffer fools,” and hinted that’s the source of his distaste for the politics of Donald Trump.
Emotional Draft Joe Biden Ad Fuels Presidential Decision
The Draft Biden Super PAC is out with an ad encouraging its favorite Vice President to run for the job himself, challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
White House: Hillary Clinton Looks Forward To Testifying To Benghazi Committee
The White House won’t join Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in calling for the House Select Committee on Benghazi to be shut down, although the administration questions the integrity of its investigation.
Joe Biden Blasts GOP Candidates: ‘These Guys Don’t Remotely Speak for America’
In a surprise visit to a Latino Victory Project fundraiser, Vice President Joe Biden denounced Republican candidates running for president for their views on illegal immigration.
German President Urges United States to Welcome Syrian Refugees
German President Joachim Gauck visited the White House today, signaling to President Obama that his country would continue to be open to Syrian refugees. He also urged the United States to remain open to the possibility of welcoming more refugees.
Obama: Pacific Trade Deal ‘Most Progressive’ Deal Ever
But President Obama acknowledges that certain economic trends would continue in spite of the deal, including lower wages for American workers and currency manipulation. He also admitted that currency manipulation rules wouldn’t be enforceable under the deal, even though labor standards and environmental standards would be enforceable.
Marco Rubio Dismisses Criticism Over Voting Record: ‘I’m Running For President’
“I’m running for president,” Marco Rubio said while speaking with reporters in New Hampshire today, who peppered him with questions about Jeb Bush’s recent criticism about Rubio’s missing votes. “These votes that are happening in the Senate, we’re not going to be able to make a difference until we have a new president and a better president.”
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Mocks Donald Trump’s Wall Proposal
“As a sovereign nation we must protect our borders, but building a wall across the entire southwest border is not the answer,” DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said as the audience applauded. Johnson ridiculed the idea that an illegal immigrant from South America who traveled through Mexico would be deterred by a wall.
Marco Rubio Vows To Challenge Vladimir Putin In Syria
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio is again arguing that the United States should act in Syria, disputing the notion that the world should cede leadership in the conflict to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Obama Warns Of ‘Misinformation’ Over Trade Agreement
President Obama is warning business leaders and government employees that there would likely be “misinformation” published on his new trade agreement, although he promised to fulfill his vow to post the text publicly for everyone to read.
White House: Republicans Should Support Obamacare Expansion To Prevent Mass Shootings
“For those who say they want to work with the administration in limiting gun violence, we would welcome the support for the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid,” spokesman Josh Earnest explained to reporters during the White House press briefing.
White House: Obama’s Trip To Oregon Will ‘Not be About Politics’
President Obama promises to politicize mass shootings as a way to demand more gun control. But he says that’s not what he’s doing as he visits the victims of the college shooting in Oregon on Friday.
Joe Biden Meets Obama for Lunch as He Weighs Political BFD
Vice President Joe Biden met with Obama for lunch today as he weighs the biggest decision of his political career. Should he cede the Democratic presidential race to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or get in the race?
Marco Rubio ‘Grateful’ To Trump For High Quality Water Gift
“Apparently the water is high quality water, top notch water that Donald Trump sent us, so we’re grateful for the gift,” Rubio said with a grin during an interview on the Today show with Matt Lauer.
Marco Rubio Admits: Amnesty Critics Have ‘Very Valid Argument’
Sen. Marco Rubio still supports immigration reform, including the ability for illegal immigrants to apply for green cards. But in a recent media interview, he admitted that his quest for reform would be difficult to pass through Congress, even acknowledging that critics have a valid argument against it.
