PRESIDENT OBAMA

Illinois Senator Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States and the first African American President on January 20th, 2009 after his charismatic style, eloquent public speeches, and message of change helped him win the November 2008 election.

Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden also benefited from a strong grass roots political organization and public backlash against some of the perceived mistakes of the previous Bush administration.

President Obama has inherited wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, an economic slump and a variety of simmering domestic issues. In February of 2009, President Obama signed into law a $787 billion dollar stimulus package targeted at kick-starting the economy. Early in his presidency he has sought to overturn some of George W Bush's more controversial decisions, more specifically related to the ban on stem cell research and the existence of the Guantanamo Bay prison facility.

You'll find both Obama's supporters and detractors blogging about our 44th president at sites like Bartcop and Radioactive Liberty.

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “PRESIDENT OBAMA”

• McCain Could Have Meant Less War

  
  Corrente — Authority: 638
  By David Swanson After two stolen elections by Bush-Cheney, an election of Grandpa John "Bomb Bomb Iran" McCain and his sorority president sidekick -- whether honest or blatantly stolen and tolerated -- would have said something hugely depressing and debilitating about the American people. But arguably it could have ...
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• Rate commander-in-chief Obama’s performance in protecting Americans

  
  Orange Juice — Authority: 495
  Daily Telegraph US Editor Toby Harnden provides a clear update on our security failure. Toby’s headline reads: “Barack Obama gets an ‘F’ for protecting Americans.” Rather than breaking the flow of the 10 key points listed by Tony, or exposing myself to allegations of biased spin by my own editing, I am ...
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• "Obama seemed like an avatar of modernity" -Crazy Aunt Maureen Dowd with Buyers Remorse

  
  . . . With Both Hands — Authority: 434
  Dang! A friend of mine bought a new Saturn several weeks ago and learned through an oafish associate - "Hey, you bought too soon! Saturn is knocking off Seven Grand to clear stock!" Thanks so Mucking Fuch! In this case, who knew? Had the buyer but known! The Saturns a nice car. At least it runs. Sometimes we ...
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• It’s the End of 2009. Where Are Our Troops?

  
  Cato @ Liberty — Authority: 739
  By David Boaz This is not the change we hoped for. President Obama rose to power on the basis of his early opposition to the Iraq war and his promise to end it. But after a year in the White House he has made both of George Bush’s wars his wars. Speaking of Iraq in February 2008, candidate Barack Obama said , ...
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• Ticket Replay: Is the Obama White House war against Fox News risky business?

  
  Top of the Ticket — Authority: 795
  As the holiday season unfolds, our thoughts on The Ticket turn toworking not quite so hard for a few days. So we are re-publishing someof our favorite or most-read items from 2009. This item originally appeared on Oct. 19. The Obama White House is making no secret of its distaste for Fox News. In a round of ...
  11 hours ago

• MTP: Robert Gibbs re: Abdulmutallab

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 149
  December 30, 2009Hey muslimterroristsReverywhere.Here’s the video and the transcript of Robert Gibbs on Meet the Press with David Gregory. (27th) Gibbs tries to make it seem like barry is very involved – his national security advisors in Hawaii and conference calls to Situation Room.Believes it was a potential ...
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• Obama team more closely linking al Qaeda to terror attempt

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 816
  Senior Obama administration officials now say they are starting to see an Al Qaeda connection to the attempted terror attack on a U.S.-bound airliner. Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) - In a marked shift from previous positions, senior Obama administration officials now say they are starting to see an al Qaeda ...
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• Obama Slams Security Breach – Wall Street Journal

  
  Memmis.com News Agency — Authority: 174
  Reuters Obama Slams Security Breach Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON -- The US had multiple pieces of information about alleged bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, according to senior US officials, including intelligence reports and communications intercepts ... US aware Nigerian prepared for ...
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• 2009’s Idiots of the Year!

  
  Big Hollywood — Authority: 754
  The end of the year brings us all sorts of fun “best of” lists and annual “awards”. We have “The Best Films of 2009″, “The Worst Films of 2009″, “The Most Intriguing People”, the “Sexiest” and “Worst Dressed”. Time magazine puts out their “Person of the Year” issue every December. I ...
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• RE: 2010: The Year of the Tiger, and the Year of the Reauthorization?

  
  Flypaper — Authority: 602
  I can’t help but point out the hilarity of this statement in Mike’s post from yesterday : “Go ahead, Mr. President—be a tiger.” I know this expression dates way back before the rise of infamous Mr. Woods, but it certainly has been hijacked by him. Obama-Woods comparisons are abundant ( Golf Digest is ...
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• Terrorist Hot Spots

  
  Watch your favorite videos on the internet. — Authority: 178
  As President Obama demands answers on what allowed suspect terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to board flight 253, he is also looking into Yemen. Elizabeth palmer reports on other terrorist hotspots.
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• Gay Political Rumors

  
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  In a sign that the 2010 primary season is beginning to heat up, and is likely to get ugly, a Republican candidate for the Senate has “accused” a rival Republican of being a closeted homosexual. Andy Martin, a journalist from Illinois with a long history of controversial anti-Semitic remarks and the man credited ...
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• What a match-up! Americas new most-admired women -- Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton

  
  Top of the Ticket — Authority: 795
  At the end of the 21st centurys first decade, Americans have decided on the women they admire the most -- and their picks might surprise some. (Although probably not if theyre looking at these photos.) One is a woman who once lived in the White House -- Hillary Clinton . And the other is a woman suspected of ...
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• Systemic and Human Failures led to al-Qaeda Bomb Attempt

  
  Moo News Moo News - Entertainment, Sports, Showbiz, Celebrities & TV — Authority: 454
  On Tuesday, US President Barack Obama addressed Americans about the Christmas Day bomb attempt by an al-Qaeda follower. The now infamous incident occurred on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab nearly blew the plane up with a bomb sewn into his pants until passengers ...
  18 hours ago

• President First Lady Obama Statement Kwanzaa Full Text

  
  Obama-Mamas.com — Authority: 127
  Michelle and I send warm wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. This is a joyous time of year when African Americans and all Americans come together to celebrate our blessings and the richness of our cultural traditions. This is also a time of reflection and renewal as we come to the end of one ...
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• Obama’s Image: What a Difference a Year Makes

  
  The Liberty Tree Lantern — Authority: 126
  By Ed Lasky Almost a year has passed since January 20, 2009 — when the waters of the ocean no longer rose and America began to heal from the depredations of Republicans. Barack Obama has been our president for that long, and the people have started to wise up. The light that shines on Barack Obama as ...
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• Critics Question Obama’s Response To Failed Terror Attack

  
  Watch your favorite videos on the internet. — Authority: 178
  President Obamas critics are questioning his delayed response to the failed terror attack on flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. Nia-Malika Henderson, a White House Reporter for Politico, discusses these criticisms and touches on the political ramifications of the Presidents decision.
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• 32nd annual kennedy center honors dave brubeck, mel brooks, grace bumery and … – Examiner.com

  
  Memmis.com News Agency — Authority: 174
  Washington Post 32nd annual kennedy center honors dave brubeck , mel brooks, grace bumery and ... Examiner.com This years honorees are Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck , Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro, and Bruce Springsteen. With President Obama and Vice President Biden in ... Critics corner ...
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• U.S.-Israeli Arms Cooperation Quietly Growing

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 520
  U.S.-Israeli Arms Cooperation Quietly Growing By Nathan Guttman Joint Exercise: Israeli soldiers train near the coastal city of Ashdod in October, part of the largest missile defense dry run ever held. Some 1,400 American soldiers were also involved. December 19, 2009 ...
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• Obama on System Failures

  
  Watch your favorite videos on the internet. — Authority: 178
  President Obama delivered a statement about the Detroit airliner plot, saying a "mix of human and systemic failures" allowed the terror suspect to board the airliner in the failed bombing attempt on Christmas day.
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