Barack Obama

LGBT Groups And Neo-Cons Both Angry Over Potential Hagel Nomination

Andrew Belonsky December 20, 2012

This doesn't happen very often: progressive LGBT groups and neo-conservatives actually agree on something, namely that former Republican Sen. Chuck … [Read more...] about LGBT Groups And Neo-Cons Both Angry Over Potential Hagel Nomination

Andy Towle December 19, 2012

Here's today's "fiscal cliff" face-off.John Boehner held a 30-second press conference this afternoon, saber-rattling at Obama's … [Read more...] about Boehner Gives 30-Second ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Press Conference, Runs: VIDEO

Andy Towle December 19, 2012

Let's see Obama get out of this one.(via reddit, official White House photo by Pete Souza) … [Read more...] about Obama Caught in Spider-Man’s Web: PHOTO

Andy Towle December 19, 2012

Barack Obama has again been chosen as TIME's 'Person of the Year'. From the profile: Ever since the campaign computers started raising the … [Read more...] about Barack Obama is TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’

Andy Towle December 18, 2012

President Obama backs Senator Dianne Feinstein's effort to ban assault weapons, the White House said today: White House spokesman Jay Carney … [Read more...] about Obama ‘Wants to Move’ on Assault Weapons Ban

Andy Towle December 18, 2012

John Boehner has rejected Obama's latest offer on a fiscal deal.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...Writes Jed Lewison at DailyKos:So the president agrees to … [Read more...] about Boehner Rejects Obama’s ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Offer: VIDEO

Andy Towle December 18, 2012

An update on the current "fiscal cliff" negotiations: The White House plan would permanently extend Bush-era tax cuts on household incomes … [Read more...] about Obama Floats New ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Offer to Boehner

Andrew Belonsky December 16, 2012

President Obama flew to Newtown, Connecticut, today to appear at a vigil behind held for the victims of Friday's elementary school shooting. … [Read more...] about President Obama Speaks At Newtown Vigil: VIDEO

Andrew Belonsky December 16, 2012

With Susan Rice out of the running to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State when Clinton stepped down, all eyes turned to John Kerry, the … [Read more...] about Obama To Nominate Sen. John Kerry As Hillary Clinton’s Replacement

Andy Towle December 14, 2012

Obama addressed today's tragic school shooting in Connecticut, wiping away tears as he spoke to reporters:"The majority of those who died … [Read more...] about Obama Chokes Up Addressing Connecticut School Shooting: VIDEO