Barack Obama

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September 28, 2011

Why Republicans just can't quit the Donald

OPINION - With the current GOP field in disarray, all of them scratching for positive media attention, Trump ring-kissing appears…
September 27, 2011

Heckler calls Obama 'antichrist' at fundraiser

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A heckler shouting about Jesus Christ interrupted President Barack Obama at a fundraiser before security dragged…
September 27, 2011

Obama hits back at Capitol Hill critics in BET interview

TheGrio REPORTS -- President Obama says it's 'a handful' of black leaders who have been critical of his administration, and…
September 26, 2011

Rush Limbaugh: Herman Cain more 'authentically black' than Obama

TheGrio REPORTS -- Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh on Monday said that if the former Godfather's Pizza CEO were to…
September 26, 2011

Obama to 'address black America' on BET

theGRIO VIDEO - The president, who is touring the country promoting his American Jobs Act proposal, discusses the impact the…
September 26, 2011

Republican candidates seek Trump stamp of approval

NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump has become a must-stop for GOP candidates looking for advice or hoping to bask…
September 26, 2011

Lady Gaga attends Obama fundraiser

ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) - The intimate gathering was held under a tent in the yard of Facebook chief operating officer…
September 26, 2011

Can the GOP use the Black Caucus against Obama?

OPINION - As the race for the White House heats up, we can surely expect to see the CBC used…
September 26, 2011

Rep. Waters found Obama speech to Black Caucus 'curious'

WASHINGTON (AP) - She says Obama didn't address Hispanics in such a blunt manner and would never use that language…
September 26, 2011

Obama can't win when he addresses black audiences

OPINION - Obama represents a different mode of dealing with race -- one that author Toure calls 'post-black,' but which…
September 25, 2011

Obama says Republicans would 'cripple' US

SEATTLE (AP) - President Barack Obama took his newly combative message to the liberal West Coast on Sunday, aiming to…
September 25, 2011

Transcript: President Obama's speech at the CBC Foundation gala

WHITE HOUSE TRANSCRIPT - The following remarks were delivered by President Barack Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual…
September 25, 2011

Obama tells Black Caucus 'stop complaining' and fight

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama called on the Congressional Black Caucus on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and…
September 24, 2011

Obama's likability is keeping him afloat

DENVER (AP) - Public opinion polls routinely show that Americans like the president personally even though they don't agree with…
September 24, 2011

Walsh uses race to distract GOP base from wealth gap

OPINION - As an initial matter, Walsh's statement that the media is vested in President Obama not being a failure…
September 23, 2011

Morgan Freeman: Tea Party is 'racist', out to get Obama

HUFFINGTON POST - Morgan Freeman laid down the chips on the Tea Party in a new interview with Piers Morgan…
September 23, 2011

Poll: Obama slips with black voters

Politico - The drop in support among black voters mirrors the declining support for Obama among all groups...
September 23, 2011

Obama's Los Angeles campaign office smashed up

LOS ANGELES (AP) - No rocks or projectiles were found, and police believe one or more attackers used a tire…
September 23, 2011

Obama rolling back Bush-era education law

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is trying to energize school performance at the local level by giving states the…
September 23, 2011

Does Obama need to take a stronger death penalty stand?

OPINION - In staking out a middle ground, Obama has protected himself from the fate visited upon former Massachusetts Governor…