Home » Topics » US President Barack Obama (Page 5)
Obama, Romney prepare for debates as running mates spar
BELMONT, Massachusetts — US President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney prepared for Wednesday’s debate this weekend, leaving their running mates to spar over policy and seek votes in key swing states. With the president off the campaign trail just 38 days before Americans vote on November 6, Romney spent…
Obama ‘very pleased’ NFL ref lockout ended
US President Barack Obama is “very pleased” that the NFL has reached a deal with referees to end a labor dispute that infuriated American football fans and resulted in several botched calls. “It’s a great day for America,” White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Air Force One. “The…
Obama: Benghazi attack more than a ‘mob’ action
NEW YORK — US President Barack Obama said Monday that the attack on the US consulate in Libya’s Benghazi was clearly more than a “mob action,” amid lingering dispute about the nature of the assault. Obama also said in an appearance on the ABC talk show “The View” that the…
Obama urges Congress to pass bills creating jobs
US President Barack Obama urged members of Congress Saturday to pass a series of measures stimulating economic growth and job creation as he blasted lawmakers for failing to do so before the November 6 elections. “It’s time for action,” the president said in his weekly radio and Internet address. “That’s…
Obama: Immigration reform ‘my biggest failure so far’
MIAMI — US President Barack Obama faced a grilling before Hispanic voters Thursday on his failure to honor his promise to pass a bill to bring 11 million illegal immigrants out of the shadows. Obama, at a forum hosted by the Univision Spanish language television network, admitted that he had…
Americans should not be dismayed by protest images: Obama
US President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday not to be disheartened by images of anti-American violence in the Islamic world, expressing confidence that the ideals of freedom America stands for will ultimately prevail. “I know the images on our televisions are disturbing,” Obama said in his weekly radio and…
Obama administration renews calls that China currency is undervalued
US President Barack Obama’s ambassador to China renewed calls Thursday for Beijing to let its currency appreciate further after Republican challenger Mitt Romney pressed for a harder line. Ambassador Gary Locke said that he would “not engage in political debates” but said that the US position “is very clear and…
Obama out-fundraises Romney in August
Obama outraises Romney as he woos undecided voters (via AFP) In a surprise show of strength, US President Barack Obama raised $114 million for his re-election bid last month, beating Mitt Romney’s monthly haul for the first time since April. Campaign officials said 1.1 million Americans contributed to Obama’s operation…
Obama honors first responders on 9/11 anniversary
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama urged Americans to honor first responders and men and women in uniform who keep the country safe as he marked the eleventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. “It’s a chance to honor the courage of the first responders who risked their lives…
Obama jokes he should make Clinton ‘Secretary of Explaining Stuff’
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire — US President Barack Obama joked Friday that he should appoint Bill Clinton as his “Secretary of Explaining Stuff” following his acclaimed speech at the Democratic convention. Clinton is expected to follow his address, which even some Republicans admitted was a masterful summary of the election arguments…
Brand new on Raw Story
- Southern U.S. welcomes hairy ‘crazy ant’ invasion in Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana
- Obama to reveal counterterrorism strategy, plans for drones and Guantanamo Bay on Thursday
- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange reveals government eavesdropping messages that allegedly speculate he’s being framed
- Ted Nugent’s brother: Gun control ‘will get done’ without the NRA
- Venezuela’s new government ‘open’ to resuming U.S. diplomatic relations
- Beatles guitar sells for $408,000 at auction
- Four women drivers qualify for next Indianapolis 500
- Woodward disappoints Republicans: Benghazi ‘is not Watergate’
- Watch: Dozens of massive tornadoes rip through midwestern states
- 18-year-old’s breakthrough invention can recharge phones in seconds
Commentary
Stop whining about Millennials
By Pando Daily
Six ways the GOP could screw up the Obama administration’s scandals
By Ana Marie Cox, The Guardian
Raw Exclusives
Featured Video
Follow Us!
