Category Archives: President Obama

Wednesday Open Thread | Biden: McConnell stopped Obama from calling out Russians

Posted on January 24, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Former Vice President Joe Biden blamed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for refusing to sign a bipartisan statement condemning Russia’s interference in the run-up to the 2016 presidential elections. Biden, speaking at an event hosted by the Council of Foreign … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | 44 Returns to Campaign Mode

Posted on October 20, 2017 by rikyrah

Yesterday was exhausting. So, I will take joy wherever it springs forth…and, yesterday, 44 came to campaign in Virginia and New Jersey. Tell it 44!! "I appreciate your memes, but I need you to get out and vote." — Barack … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on September 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. ICYMI Video: President Obama drops in on our Obama Foundation community meeting last night via live video. pic.twitter.com/u3JN3NRUgF — The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 15, 2017 "It will be a symbol of excellence, … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on September 11, 2017 by rikyrah

Top of the week to you! ICYMI- Some great TENNIS! How they got there: PBO, we LOVE YOU!

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on August 4, 2017 by rikyrah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA! Yes, I said it.

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#ProfileInCourageAward: Winner | President Barack Obama

Posted on May 7, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

BOSTON — Former President Barack Obama will be making a visit in Massachusetts Sunday to accept an award in Boston. Obama was named the recipient of the 2017 Profile in Courage Award and is set to receive the award at … Continue reading →

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Watch Live: A Conversation with President Obama

Posted on April 24, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is set to hold the first public event of his post-presidential life in the place where he started his political career. Obama will speak Monday at noon the University of Chicago, where his … Continue reading →

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Presidents Day | Honoring President Barack Hussein Obama

Posted on February 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

On this #PresidentsDay as well as #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States.

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Black History | First Black President

Posted on February 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2
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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on January 22, 2017 by rikyrah

Welcome to the Obama Administration’s Final — and 388th — episode of your West Wing Week.

Posted in First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, Open Letter, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , | 58 Comments