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  • Los Angeles Times James Rainey column
    Mar 13, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    Mayhill Fowler has discovered it can be a rough ride. Fowler uncovered Barack Obama's biggest stumble in campaign 2008, turning her into a star. Fowler became an object of loathing among some partisans. Some journalists resented the idea that an amateur could get information from an event that had been closed to them. But in my view, Fowler did nothing wrong.
  • Obama proposes overhaul of No Child Left Behind project
    Mar 13, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    President (Newstex ID is UNAFFILIATED-OBAMABARACK)" NewstexID="UNAFFILIATED-OBAMABARACK">President Barack Obama on Saturday said he will send to Congress this week a blueprint for overhauling the nation's education program and the No Child Left Behind project to improve schools, support teachers and set standards that will give high school graduates "the best chance to succeed in a changing world."Worried that the U.S. is falling behind in education, Obama warned in his...
  • Obama's Reluctant Populism Irks Left
    Mar 13, 2010 — Politico
    Bruce Braley (D-Iowa), who is chairman of the Populist Caucus.“I think the president has a long way to go. Obama comes across as far more cerebral, a figure who embraces nuance, who is hesitant to single out a boogeyman. On the road in Philadelphia Monday, he took on insurance companies with a harsher tone than he has struck during the entire year-long health care debate.
  • President Obama's final challenge on healthcare: corralling votes
    Mar 13, 2010 — The Hill
    Assuming every House member votes, 37 is the maximum amount of defections Democrats can afford.
  • A frustrated caucus keeps complaints quiet
    Mar 12, 2010 — Washington Post
    Michael LeahyA year ago, members of the Congressional Black Caucus openly wept at Barack Obama's inauguration. Many caucus members say they feel largely ignored by key White House advisers. But several members said they have few African American contacts with substantial sway in the White House.
  • Five days in May
    Mar 12, 2010 — Washington Post
    John Tanner (D), Democrats quickly rallied around state Sen. Virginia's 5th district (D): Much of Rep. John Carney (D) is a solid favorite to win the open seat race created by Rep.
  • Frustrated caucus keeps quiet
    Mar 12, 2010 — Washington Post
    Michael LeahyA year ago, members of the Congressional Black Caucus openly wept at Barack Obama's inauguration. Many caucus members say they feel largely ignored by key White House advisers. But several members said they have few African American contacts with substantial sway in the White House.
  • Graham: Immigration Reform In Peril
    Mar 12, 2010 — Politico
    Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said in a statement issued just after he and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) met with Obama.“For more than a year, health care has sucked most of the energy out of the room. Most had expected the Schumer-Graham measure to be formally introduced in January.
  • Is Obama having trouble connecting with Main Street?
    Mar 12, 2010 — Washington Post
    Ezra KleinThe latest issue of The New Yorker features a typically engrossing, and even convincing, George Packer article limning Barack Obama's failure to connect to Main Street. It tracks the approval ratings of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. Bush, Obama and Reagan are all in lockstep until Bush gets his 9/11 bump.
  • Memo To Obama: Get Back In Touch
    Mar 12, 2010 — Politico
    Dee Dee MyersAlmost anyone who ever traveled with President Bill Clinton can tell a similar tale. At the end of a long day, Clinton would unwind by working the rope line. He also needs to get out from behind the lectern and the teleprompter.
  • Obama won't promise immigration reform
    Mar 12, 2010 — The Hill
    ...pursue legislation this year.Last summer, Obama vowed to pursue immigration reform in 2010.Obama held three meetings on the politically sensitive topic — one with activists, one with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and one with Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who are working on bipartisan legislation.White House press secretary Robert Gibbs indicated that while immigration and a new comprehensive energy bill are important to Obama,...
  • Reform's fate a question of trust
    Mar 12, 2010 — Washington Post
    I can't remember when Barack Obama said that. Rogers, the White House social secretary, and Mr. The Hill writes: "Seeking to trump Democrats, House Republicans on Thursday approved a moratorium on all earmarks for the rest of the year.
  • "Barack the Red" campaign is a go
    Mar 11, 2010 — Washington Post
    He's been given a public and open invitation from Ted Leonsis. He seems to love every sport except hockey. He figured he needed to solicit Obama-themed hockey artwork.
  • After U.S. visit, Preval optimistic on direct aid
    Mar 11, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, the leading Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which met Wednesday with Preval. "It cannot be business as usual. The time for blank checks for foreign aid no longer exists.
  • Cbc: Obama Not Listening
    Mar 11, 2010 — Politico
    Jarrett also visited CBC Chairman Barbara Lee’s district two weeks ago and did several events, according to the aide.Caucus members were outraged after Jarrett called Rep. Al Sharpton, Marc Morial and Benjamin Jealous got a White House meeting on jobs before they did — despite the fact that the CBC had been requesting such a meeting. Members of the caucus have long been distrustful of Emanuel.
  • Cbc: W.H. Meet 'frank But Cordial'
    Mar 11, 2010 — Politico
    He wants it done; his leadership is so important in this,” she said.Rep.
  • Israel's Challenge to the U.S.
    Mar 11, 2010 — New York Times
    It is Obama who is unwittingly fueling the pro-settlement movement.Nor do Israelis trust the Palestinians. Its second message, no less vociferous, has been that Israel has no intention of ending its control over the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. President Obama has shown Israelis neither consideration nor resolve.
  • Obama takes the stage in St. Charles and St. Louis
    Mar 11, 2010 — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Claire McCaskill, a key Democratic ally. Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis to express opposition to the health-care Obama's speech in a stuffy gymnasium at St. CHARLES -- President Barack Obama has taken the stage at St.
  • Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement
    Mar 11, 2010 — USA Today
    The current hope of the White House and Democratic leaders is for the House to approve the Senate-passed bill from late last year, despite serious objections to numerous provisions. Pelosi and other House Democrats want to include Obama's proposed overhaul of the nation's student loan programs in the second, fix-it health care bill. Additionally, some House Democrats are hoping to avoid a straightforward vote on the Senate-passed health care bill.
  • Barack Obama comes to town hoping to sell health insurance overhaul
    Mar 10, 2010 — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Republicans in Congress also planned to weigh in: Rep. Claire McCaskill and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis in time for the president's speech because of Senate business.
  • Graham To Obama: Time To 'step It Up'
    Mar 10, 2010 — Politico
    Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — who meet with Obama at 3 p.m. Thursday — have worked on a reform framework.
  • House Democrats try to stay on offense heading into 2010 midterms
    Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
    None of that quartet of districts made "Red to Blue" including the seats of Reps.
  • Massa has media groping for answers
    Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
    Louis high school to make his closing argument for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast," AP writes. On that subject, David Leonhardt thinks "health reform plan is a terribly mixed bag. When liberals say that single-payer will save a bazillion dollars, or conservatives point to Paul Ryan's plan and say that will save a bazillion dollars, they're talking about capping spending.
  • Obama trumpets audit plan in health care tour stop
    Mar 10, 2010 — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Louis, many to express opposition to the health care plan.Obama's speech in a stuffy gymnasium at St. Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo., said the president's speeches in St. One supporter asked about the White House."The house is OK.
  • We'll continue to help, Obama promises Haiti President Rene Preval
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    Barack Obama welcomed Haitian President Rene Preval to the White House Wednesday, pledging that as it rebuilds, the earthquake-wracked country "will continue to have a steady and reliable partner in the United States of America." "America's commitment to Haiti's recovery and reconstruction must endure and will endure," Obama said. "This pledge is one that I made at the beginning of this crisis, and I intend for America to keep our pledge. America will be your partner in the...
  • First grandma keeps low profile
    Mar 9, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
    Robinson also enjoys going to Las Vegas. Shields, 59, has visited his sister at the White House three times, most recently for a large family gathering at Thanksgiving. One is the White House staff. "The staff there is awesome. The kids, Sasha and Malia, they really love and respect her.
  • Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian
    Mar 9, 2010 — USA Today
    Obama's donation has added significance since hers is the first gown worn by a first lady of color. The new gallery will feature a total of 10 inaugural dresses.Wu joined Mrs. He also liked Jackie Kennedy's white dress.
  • Obama back on the campaign trail, this time for health care
    Mar 9, 2010 — USA Today
    This time, the goal is not the White House, but a final health care bill. We were sent there to solve the big challenges." As with any campaign, average Americans speak at Obama's rallies to discuss their health care problems. The health care campaign also has its share of political intrigue.
  • The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., Merlene Davis column: E-mail shows racism is tenacious
    Mar 9, 2010 — Lexington Herald-Leader
    I asked how Jane was doing, he told me she was in bad shape, in a nursing home, has Alzheimer's and no longer recognizes anyone, how sad. Political humor. Later, when the criticism began to fly from several of the recipients and the mayor of Nashville, Baker apologized. But, last I heard, Michelle Obama is not the president. Why is Michelle such a lightning rod for such attacks couched as jokes?
  • Obama Brings Health Pitch To Pa.
    Mar 8, 2010 — Politico
    He appealed to Democrats who are undecided by shaming the politics at play, even making a rare reference to President Bill Clinton’s failure to get health care reform. The issue is not politics.”The president was harsh in his assessment of insurance companies. The event was partially standing room only, but even those with seats stood on their feet for most of Obama’s TK-minute speech.
  • Obama: Greedy health insurers show need for reform
    Mar 8, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Louis, in the swing state of Missouri, to continue pressing his case. Pennsylvania is also a swing state, and Montgomery County is home to many independent voters who have been trending Democratic in recent national elections. But the latest polls suggest many independents are skeptical of a health care overhaul.In his speech Obama railed against the greed of health insurance companies.
  • OPINION
    Mar 8, 2010 — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Obama did win the election, and still we're in a funk. Obama and his new-age, multiracial coalition represent a trend -- or a political aberration. The case for the trend theory is well-established. He didn't see that the Carter election was but an aberration in something important and something Southern -- but not the important Southern trend he thought he was observing.
  • The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., Merlene Davis column
    Mar 8, 2010 — Lexington Herald-Leader
    Political humor. Later, when the criticism began to fly from several of the recipients and the mayor of Nashville, Baker apologized. But, last I heard, Michelle Obama is not the president. Why is Michelle such a lightning rod for such attacks couched as jokes? Isn't she just as human, just as much a woman as Laura Bush and other first ladies?
  • As Iraq votes, U.S. content to keep its distance
    Mar 7, 2010 — Washington Post
    Violence, intimidation or fraud might limit turnout or mar the legitimacy of the vote. Barack Obama and Joseph R. Biden Jr. opposed. The Iraqi constitution allows lengthy challenges to the vote count before the new parliament convenes to choose a president.
  • Obama's health care pitch to Democrats: Trust me
    Mar 7, 2010 — USA Today
    The party's strategy calls for House Democrats, despite many misgivings, to go along with a health care bill the Senate passed in December. Republicans are playing on House Democrats' suspicions of their Senate colleagues, saying Senate Democrats may not keep their end of the bargain. White House and Democratic leaders counter with their own warnings to nervous House Democrats who might consider switching from "yes" to "no" on health care.
  • Unrest in Democratic Party plays out in Emanuel controversy
    Mar 7, 2010 — The Hill
    He put the fear of God into the party of Rush and Newt.
  • Obama to Dems: Health bill results will be seen by midterm elections
    Mar 6, 2010 — The Hill
    Insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny coverage to children with pre-existing conditions. They will continue to refuse coverage based on pre-existing conditions. That’s why the United States Congress owes the American people an up-or-down vote on health insurance reform.”With the special election of Sen.
  • Obama, Gates Not Always Eye-To-Eye On New Nukes
    Mar 6, 2010 — Politico
    Gates “still believes in the fundamental goals of ensuring warhead safety, security, and reliability, and believes we need a modern infrastructure to support that. Those investments are in the budget,” the spokesman said. “The RRW [Reliable Replacement Warhead] program was killed by Congress, and isn't coming back. Gates recognizes that fact.”However, Morrell said it was too soon to say how modernization of nuclear warhead stocks would be carried out.
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