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Watch President Obama's Speech on the 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting

Mike Sampson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:04:13 +0000

President Barack Obama was scheduled to speak this morning at a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Florida. Instead of speaking about his upcoming re-election campaign, he instead delivered a speech on the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ shooting in Aurora, Colorado. President Obama apologized to the crowd for the grim town, saying he had anticipated a “fun” [...]

President Obama's Former Pastor Continues Tirade

Rayman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:19:44 +0000

President Obama’s former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivered a sermon just two miles from the White House. The Daily reports that Wright was particularly critical of African-Americans educated in and shaped by white America. “Take that baby, him or her away, from the African mother, away from the African community, away from the African [...]

Northland Native Bob Dylan to get Presidential Medal of Honor

Tony Hart — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:09 +0000

On Tuesday, May 29, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 13 individuals, including our very own Bob Dylan. The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor, presented to people who have made especially deserving contributions to the security or national interests of the US, to world peace, or to [...]

President Obama's Rendition of "Let's Stay Together" Boosts Song Sales

Nick Cooper — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:04:40 +0000

Not many people would think of the President of the United States as an influential player in the music sales business, but President Obama has managed to do a little of that very thing.According to Billboard.com, the President’s rendition of Al Green’s song “Let’s Stay Together” at a fundraising event in mid-January has boosted song [...]

What Did President Barack Obama Buy on His Holiday Shopping Trip? [PHOTOS]

Nick Romano — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:35:20 +0000

Now here’s some fun holiday news. President Barack Obama shops at Best Buy and PetSmart… just like us! And what, pray tell, was our nation’s leader shopping for? Why, Christmas gifts for the family, of course. Along his route, Obama picked up ‘Just Dance 3′ for Nintendo Wii, a ‘Sims’ game and iTunes gift cards [...]

Obama's Signature: Is It Real Or Is It Autopenned?

Rayman — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:27:10 +0000

I guess there's nothing like getting an autograph in person. I'd ask for his autograph, AND the pen he used to write it with. Hey, you don't ask, you don't get , right?

It's the open secret that nobody in government wants to talk about: That cherished presidential signature that's tucked away in a scrapbook or framed for all to see might never have passed under the president's hand.
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Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

Kool Staff — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:16:44 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

Barack and Michelle Obama Visit the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace [IMAGE]

Kool Staff — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:19:51 +0000

President Barack Obama and wife Michelle, while visiting the UK on state business, plan to spend two nights at Buckingham Palace, thanks to their royal hosts. The Obamas were greeted in London on Tuesday by Queen Elizabeth II and newlyweds Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (better known stateside as Kate Middleton).

Obama Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Kool Staff — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:23:13 +0000

Barack Obama is cashing in on the birther controversy.

For a donation of $25 or more to the President's reelection campaign, you can get a copy of his much-discussed birth certificate to wear right on your chest.

In an email to supporters, Obama's deputy campaign manager, Julianna Smoot, explained the reasoning behind the sure-to-be controversial T-shirt.

Economy Still Anchors Obama's Approval Rating

Steve Tanko — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:24:39 +0000

Despite sitting in the Oval Office at the time of Osama Bin Ladin's capture and death, Barack Obama isn't seeing the huge bump to his approval rating that his administration was hoping for.
The president’s overall approval rating is at 52 percent in an NBC News poll released late Monday – a gain of three points since last month – while his disapproval rating dropped four points to 41 percent

Barack Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate

Kool Staff — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:17:44 +0000

After years of speculation, President Barack Obama silenced critics today by releasing the long form version of his birth certificate from the state of Hawaii.

The birth certificate was posted on the White House's official website, with a statement from White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer.

President Obama Gets Locked Out of White House [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:00:08 +0000

Barack Obama ran into a little problem upon his return home from his recent trip to South America.

With the cameras rolling, the President attempted to enter into the Oval Office through a pair of French doors, only to find that he had been locked out.