Category Archives: Presidential Politics

Executive Branch Criminal Activities By Presidential Administration

Posted on January 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

During President Obama’s 8 years in office, not one administration official was indicted. No Drama Obama

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Trump: The Kremlin Candidate?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Eliihass In the week of the new President’s inauguration, Panorama reports on Russia’s role in Donald Trump’s election victory and asks what’s behind the relationship between Vladimir Putin and Trump. Reporter John Sweeney – who has met and … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Farewell Address

Posted on January 10, 2017 by rikyrah

President Obama delivers his farewell address to America. Full transcript of PBO’s farewell address “For me, it’s always been about you.” —@POTUS. Watch his Farewell Address tonight at 9pm ET: https://t.co/e9x9IgShRS #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/bKiYhKHfOW — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 11, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Billy Joel Week

Posted on November 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! Continuing with Billy Joel. Leave a Tender Moment Alone

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President Obama’s Remarks: Donald Trump is ” ‘UNFIT’ to Serve as President”

Posted on August 2, 2016 by rikyrah

No shit, Sherlock.

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Saturday Open Thread | Back Lash After Bill Clinton, Attorney General Meet

Posted on July 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Bill Clinton's meeting with Loretta Lynch creates headaches for Hillary Clinton's campaign: https://t.co/gtzd2bS9Dh https://t.co/MGmwNTYprJ — The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) June 30, 2016

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Thursday Open Thread | Loretta Lynch defends private Clinton meeting

Posted on June 30, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Attorney General Loretta Lynch is on the defensive after admitting meeting privately with former president Bill Clinton earlier this week, despite the ongoing criminal investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private server. Lynch claims that there was nothing wrong with the meeting … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Clinton Donor Got on Sensitive Intelligence Board

Posted on June 11, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Newly released State Department emails help reveal how a major Clinton Foundation donor was placed on a sensitive government intelligence advisory board even though he had no obvious experience in the field, a decision that appeared to baffle the department’s … Continue reading →

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White House: FBI probe into Clinton’s emails is a ‘criminal investigation’

Posted on June 10, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Barack Obama’s spokesman described the FBI’s probe into Hillary Clinton’s classified email scandal as a ‘criminal investigation’ on Thursday, less than an hour after the president endorsed his embattled former secretary of state to succeed him. Josh Earnest told reporters … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | 2.6 million votes remain in California primary

Posted on June 10, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Latest on outstanding ballots in California’s primary election (all times local): 6 p.m. California Secretary of State says nearly 2.6 million ballots still to be counted in California’s presidential primary election. That would put turnout at … Continue reading →

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