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Michelle Obama Wants the 10-Year-Old Vote, Too

Michelle Obama Wants the 10-Year-Old Vote, Too

First Lady Michelle Obama made the latest celebrity-fueled fundraiser for her husband a family affair last night. That meant glitzy types like Gwen Stefani could bring their young ones to enjoy a taste of the one-percent lifestyle. Those kiddies weren’t

Dems pick first Hispanic for convention keynote

Dems pick first Hispanic for convention keynote

(AP) Dems pick first Hispanic for convention keynoteBy JULIE PACEAssociated PressWASHINGTONMarking a first for Hispanics, the Democratic party has chosen the mayor of San Antonio to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. The party announced Tuesday that

Even Health Groups Criticize First Lady's 'Let's Move' Campaign

Even Health Groups Criticize First Lady's 'Let's Move' Campaign

Michelle Obama will hold an exercise event for her “Let’s Move” campaign, which conservatives have criticized for perpetuating nanny-state politics on Friday at the London Olympics .  But the “Let’s Move” campaign is now being criticized from the left as

Obama Campaign Email Relays Message from Beyoncé

Obama Campaign Email Relays Message from Beyoncé

The Obama campaign has been struggling lately. Obama’s “you didn’tbuild that” gaffe capped weeks of gloomy jobs numbers and fallinglikability for the President. But if there’s one thing team Obama hasgoing for it, it’s a surfeit of telegenic celebrities.  George

Obama says he is 'shocked' by Colo. Shooting

Obama says he is 'shocked' by Colo. Shooting

(AP) Obama says he is ‘shocked’ by Colo. ShootingBy KEN THOMASAssociated PressMANALAPAN, Fla.President Barack Obama said Friday he was “shocked and saddened” by a deadly shooting at a suburban Denver movie theater and urged the nation to “come together as

Michelle Obama's $80,000 Weekend in Aspen

Michelle Obama's $80,000 Weekend in Aspen

How much would a weekend trip skiing trip to Aspen, Colorado, cost you? If you’re Michelle Obama and her two daughters, would you believe over $83,000? Believe it. Over President’s Day weekend in February of this year, Michelle took her

Michelle Email: Come To Barack's Birthday Party!

Michelle Email: Come To Barack's Birthday Party!

Today, in its latest round of oh-so-personal emails to supporters, the Obama campaign sent out a missive purportedly from First Lady Michelle Obama. This was yet another charming letter begging Americans to send $3 for a chance to win a

DC Officer Accused Of Threatening First Lady

DC Officer Accused Of Threatening First Lady

A District of Columbia police officer who worked as a motorcycle escort for the White House and other officials has been moved to administrative duty after he allegedly made threatening comments about Michelle Obama, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Is President Obama Shutting out the Black Press?

Is President Obama Shutting out the Black Press?

According to the National Newspaper Publishers Association also known as the Black Press of America, President Obama is avoiding Black media outlets. This past June, the NNPA held its annual convention in Atlanta. One discussion panel, “Get Out the Vote,”

Brad Paisley to Join Obamas in Saluting Military

(AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country star Brad Paisley will be joining the president and first lady in saluting the military on the Fourth of July at the White House. Paisley will play the fourth annual “Salute the Military” USO concert