Barack Obama

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September 17, 2012

In leaked video, Romney says 47 percent of Americans are ‘dependent,’ feel ‘entitled’

theGRIO REPORT - According to Mitt Romney, nearly half of Americans are dependent on government and believe they are entitled…
September 17, 2012

Obama an increasingly strong favorite

CINCINNATI - A wave of new polls show President Obama leading nationally and in key swing states such as Florida,…
September 17, 2012

Some black pastors reject Obama on marriage, Romney on Mormonism

(AP) - Some black clergy see no good presidential choice between a Mormon candidate and one who supports gay marriage,…
September 17, 2012

New Obama ad answers ‘are you better off’ question

theGRIO REPORT - With 50 days to go until Election Day, the Barack Obama re-election campaign has released an ad…
September 17, 2012

Jay Pharoah debuts Barack Obama impersonation on ‘Saturday Night Live’ season opener

theGRIO REPORT - Jay Pharoah finally made his debut as President Barack Obama in the opening skit of Saturday Night…
September 15, 2012

Will Obama be Jay Pharoah’s breakout role on ‘Saturday Night Live’?

OPINION - NBC's legendary sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has recently announced a history-making change to their lineup, deciding…
September 14, 2012

Obama honors return of Libya embassy attack victims

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (AP) - President Barack Obama on Friday honored the four Americans killed in an attack…
September 14, 2012

Kansas considers removing Obama from ballot in November

theGRIO REPORT - GOP controlled state of Kansas, the all Republican State Objections Board voted unanimously to delay the decision…
September 14, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson to star in foul-mouthed Obama ad

theGRIO REPORT - Actor Samuel L. Jackson is slated to film a provocative political ad laced with f-bombs in support…
September 14, 2012

Obamas salute Olympians, Paralympians

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama gathered Team USA at the White House on Friday to hail the Olympians and…
September 13, 2012

Obama leads in three key battleground states

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama leads in Ohio, Florida and Virginia according to new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist College polls,…
September 13, 2012

Shirley Sherrod forgives Andrew Breitbart, but won’t forget what he did

Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia state director for the USDA visited Starting Point Thursday morning to discuss her new book, 'The…
September 13, 2012

Why President Obama is always wearing a blue or gray suit

theGRIO REPORT - In the article 'Obama's Way', Vanity Fair writer Michael Lewis provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the…
September 13, 2012

‘The most interesting man in the world’ endorses Obama: Dos Equis pitchman hosting fundraiser for president

The distinguished, grey-bearded gentleman who stars as 'the most interesting man in the world,' in series of popular Dos Equis…
September 13, 2012

Beyoncé builds buzz for Obama fundraiser with campaign email

theGRIO REPORT - Supporters of President Barack Obama's re-election may have been surprised to receive an email this morning from…
September 13, 2012

Bruce Springsteen gets sales bump after DNC features ‘We Take Care of Our Own’

President Obama and his family have a way of boosting any pop culture entity or product they come into contact…
September 13, 2012

‘SNL’ switches Obama, hands role to Jay Pharoah

NEW YORK (AP) - 'Saturday Night Live' has elected a new Barack Obama: Jay Pharoah will take over the plum…
September 13, 2012

From Jack Ryan to Mitt Romney: Obama’s foes tend to self-destruct

OPINION - Similar to the president’s opponents in previous campaigns, Romney has revealed himself to be an extremist or incompetent…
September 12, 2012

Are black voters back in love with Bill Clinton?

theGRIO REPORT - The strain between Clinton and African-American Democratic activists is now viewed as a blip in a strong…
September 12, 2012

Has Romney permanently damaged his candidacy?

ANALYSIS - Mitt Romney's decision to attack the Obama administration's response to a series of complicated, fast-moving events in Egypt…