Barack Obama

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June 28, 2012

Obama hosts lawmakers at White House picnic

(AP) - President Obama told lawmakers at an annual White House congressional picnic Wednesday that despite their differences they should…
June 28, 2012

Obama to speak at Urban League conference

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will address the National Urban League Conference on July 25 in New Orleans...
June 27, 2012

How do black South Africans feel about the US?

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - When Lebo Mothae speaks about the United States of America, she smiles brightly...
June 27, 2012

Romney is on the ballot too, but this election is all about Obama

theGRIO REPORT - A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal point illustrates something obvious to anyone watching this campaign: all of…
June 27, 2012

GOP rep Mike Turzai's gaffe reveals real goal of voter ID laws: Voter suppression

OPINION - The Republican strategy for winning the youth vote, black vote, and low-income vote has been to ensure that…
June 27, 2012

Obama campaign organizing thousands of lawyers for Election Day to combat voter ID laws

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign has recruited a legion of lawyers to be on standby for this…
June 26, 2012

New NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows Obama with small lead

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama leads 47 percent to 44 percent over Mitt Romney in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal…
June 26, 2012

Republican Senator Jon Kyl suggests impeaching Obama

Think Progress reports Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) suggested impeaching President Obama, due to his policies on immigration during an appearance…
June 26, 2012

Much a-Youuu about nothing? Obama zinger gets buzz

WASHINGTON (AP) — Were they booing the president? Or were they 'youuu-ing' him?...
June 26, 2012

Rep. Mike Turzai: Voter ID will help Mitt Romney, GOP win Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state House Republican Mike Turzai got very candid in a speech to the state's Republican committee...
June 26, 2012

Why we need a black-brown political coalition now more than ever

OPINION - It’s no coincidence that voter ID laws have been popping up in states with populations of black and…
June 26, 2012

Why the health care ruling won't hurt Obama's chances in November

ANALYSIS - Perhaps the most-hyped Supreme Court decision of all time may have little impact on the presidential campaign...
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court decision on Arizona immigration law could still lead to racial profiling

OPINION - The Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona’s cruel anti-immigration statute is a mixed bag and a cautionary note for…
June 25, 2012

The Obamas talk about their 1st date

theGRIO REPORT - In a new campaign video, the Obama's shared what their first date together was like...
June 25, 2012

Jermaine Jacksons says his brother Michael got Obama elected

Nearly three years after the death of the King of Pop, his brother Jermaine says that Michael Jackson is the…
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…
June 25, 2012

Barack Obama wants to visit set of Jackie Robinson movie '42'

The president recently expressed interest in the game of baseball and specifically in '42', the new movie chronicling the career…
June 22, 2012

New book looks at the early years of Obama

Pulitzer-winning writer David Maraniss traveled around the globe to examine the early life of America's 44th President.
June 22, 2012

Bachmann calls Obama 'most dangerous president' ever on national security'

In a recent interview with the Daily Beast, Rep. Michele Bachmann called President Barack Obama 'the most dangerous president we've…
June 22, 2012

Obama says he will fight for immigration reform

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Obama tailored his re-election message of economic fairness and opportunity to his audience of…