Obama Quotes Obama In State of the Union Address
During his State of the Union address, Obama recalled his glorious 2004 speech in Boston at the Democratic National Convention that nominated Sen. John Kerry for president.
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Obama: We’re Stopping ISIL’s Advance
One of the boldest claims made in Obama’s State of the Union speech tonight was his assertion that, thanks to his foreign policy, the world had stopped the advance of Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria.
Obama Challenges Critics Of Climate Change: I’m Not A Scientist Either
President Obama challenged those who question climate change during his State of the Union address, pointing out that critics frequently “dodged” questions about the reality of climate change by saying that they weren’t scientists.
Winking Obama Breaks From Prepared State of the Union Text: “THIS IS GOOD NEWS PEOPLE”
President Obama momentarily broke from his prepared State of the Union speech this evening reveling in the positive economic statistics that he proudly announced in the beginning of his speech.
Obama Scolds Critics In State of the Union Speech: ‘The Cynics Are Wrong’
President Obama acknowledged his critics during his State of the Union address this evening. But he says he believes in his vision of hope and change.
Valerie Jarrett: White House in ‘Close Touch’ With Embassy In Yemen Amidst Insurgent Attacks
As Shiite insurgents continue their attacks against Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, the White House won’t say whether it plans to evacuate the U.S. embassy there as the country faces growing instability.
Marco Rubio: Liberals Such As Jon Stewart Try To Monopolize Compassion
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is tired of liberals asserting that somehow only Democrats care about the poor because they unconditionally support more welfare spending. “I think that they’ve gotten away with the argument that they are more compassionate than we are, but I think that we have a very true story to tell about how our policies actually help people who are trying to make it – much more than their policies,” he says.
‘Bird Chopper’ Wind Farm Fined By Justice Department For Killing Golden Eagles
Power company PacifiCorp will cough up $2.5 million in fines after its Wyoming wind farm was found to have killed 38 golden eagles and 336 other protected birds. The Justice Department prosecuted the company’s green energy project, asserting that the company failed to build the windmills in a way that would minimize the threat to endangered birds.
The White House Sets the Table For Gritty State Of The Union Speech
Working at the White House isn’t always formal. Sometimes even flannel is in fashion, as this weekend when official photographer Pete Souza released a photo of a casually dressed President Obama, working on his State of the Union speech with speechwriter Cody Keenan.
Obama: United States Muslim Population ‘Feel Themselves To Be Americans’
President Obama says that the United States has an advantage when combating radical Islamic terrorism, pointing to the strength of the American-Muslim community in America rather than just the efforts of law enforcement. Obama then encouraged European countries to build stronger ties to Muslim immigrants, rather than simply increasing law enforcement.
White House Bromance: Obama Confirms Nickname for David Cameron
The leader of the free world needs a little help from his friends, and President Obama has confirmed he calls British Prime Minister David Cameron “bro.” Cameron is trying to build support at home ahead of a parliamentary election in May.
White House Staffers Get Cheesy On Twitter
The White House is getting ready for another “big block of cheese day,” which is a curious hat-tip to the ’90’s TV show “The West Wing.”
Chris Christie On 2016: ‘Everyone Just Calm Down’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie isn’t worried about Jeb Bush or Mitt Romney seizing the early buzz for the Republican nomination for President in 2016. Christie said that he would make his own decision about running for president on his own time, and that anything Romney or Bush did would not change that.
Watch: John Kerry Brings Hugs, James Taylor to Repair Relations with France
In an effort to repair relations with France, Secretary of State John Kerry brought musician James Taylor to sing an acoustic version of “You’ve Got A Friend” for the people of that country.
White House: Thanks To Obama, ISIS Fighters ‘Scared’ To Go Outside
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest disagres with the notion that President Obama’s military campaign against Islamic State terrorists is failing. He insists that the military campaign has had a “substantial impact” against ISIS.
2016: Sen. Marco Rubio Expects ‘An Ideas Primary’
In 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio says, Republicans can only win if they successfully win the argument that the GOP is the party focused on the future success of America. “I think 2016 is going to be less about personalities and a lot more about the ideas,” he said, adding that many of the people interested in running already had “well established personalities.”
Valerie Jarrett: Obama’s Exec Amnesty Will ‘Strengthen Our Immigration System’
White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett is not pleased with the Republican effort to defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration reform, arguing that his actions have actually improved the immigration system.
Obama Releases Five More Gitmo Detainees in Wake of Charlie Hebdo Attack
Five more detainees from Guantanamo Bay were released from the detention facility, according to an announcement from the Defense Department last night.
Rand Paul: A Third Romney Run ‘The Definition of Insanity’
Sen. Rand Paul continues to pan the thought of another Mitt Romney run for president, more recently calling the idea “the definition of insanity.”
White House Warns: Obama’s Security In Jeopardy If GOP Doesn’t Pass Clean DHS Funding Bill
On a call with reporters this afternoon, a White House aide warned that President Obama’s security might be in jeopardy if Republicans failed to pass a full funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. “Until a full funding bill has passed, the DHS and the Secret Service is not able to move forward with the recent recommendations from the report on White House complex security,” Andrew Mayock from the Office of Management and Budget explained during the call.
White House: Republicans Defunding Executive Amnesty ‘Essentially a Vote For Amnesty’
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest used a bit of colorful language aboard Air Force One this afternoon, calling on Republicans to stop “mucking around” with the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. Republicans, led by House Speaker John Boehner, passed the funding bill earlier today. It includes an amendment to defund President Obama’s executive amnesty. House Republicans also passed an amendment killing Obama’s 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Sen. Marco Rubio Passes The Daily Show Test
Sen. Marco Rubio continues his media blitz while promoting his new book, featuring an appearance on the Daily Show last night with Jon Stewart. For a Republican, it’s an important test. Can you face an aggressive liberal host with an audience giving him the upper hand in an argument?
2016: Gov. Chris Christie Calls For ‘American Renewal’ As He Considers Run For President
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called for an “American renewal” in his State of the State speech at the New Jersey House of Representatives today, as speculation mounts that he intends to run for president. Christie promoted himself a bipartisan reformer in his state, taking shots at the partisanship and gridlock in Washington.
White House: Refusal To Describe Attacks As ’Radical Islamic Terrorism’ A Question Of ‘Accuracy’
Press Secretary Josh Earnest defended President Obama and White House officials for refusing to describe the terrorist attacks in Paris as a consequence of radical Islamic terrorism. Earnest explained to White House reporters during the press briefing that this is a question of “accuracy.”
Harry Reid Misses White House Obama Meeting On Doctor’s Orders
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid did not attend the White House meeting with President Obama and congressional leaders this morning due to injuries sustained during the Christmas recess. His staff reports that Reid was hurt while exercising. President Obama and Vice President Biden met with leaders of both parties today, including Speaker John Boehner, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
