Tag Archives: President Obama

Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Obamacare!

Posted on September 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Ok..the ACA. But, it will forever be Obamacare to me. There are those who criticize President Obama for spending so much political capital in getting the ACA passed. But, they want to pretend that things weren’t as bad as they … Continue reading →

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President Obama in talks to provide high-profile shows for Netflix that will provide him a global platform

Posted on March 8, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama is in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series of high-profile shows that will provide him a global platform after his departure from the White House, according to people familiar with the discussions. … Continue reading →

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President Obama and family go river rafting in Indonesia

Posted on June 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2
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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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Here is a breakdown about Trumpcare from Al Giordano..and why it’s hard to get rid of Obamacare

Posted on March 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Al is one of our favorite people Here’s a fabulous tweet thread: Al Giordano‏Verified account @AlGiordano 1. The main reason Republicans are quickly choking on their proposed repeal of Obamacare is that it was so well constructed for this moment. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | First Lady Michelle Obama

Posted on January 19, 2017 by rikyrah

President Obama: Michelle, for the past twenty-five years, you’ve been not only my wife and mother of my children, but my best friend. ….you made the White House a place that belongs to everybody. You have made me proud, and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 7, 2017 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend with friends and family. Today, we’re going into the archives and pulled out a few of President Obama’s speeches.

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President Obama & Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama participate in a wreath-laying ceremony aboard the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 27, 2016. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on October 5, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP DAY ICYMI

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Thursday Open Thread: President Obama Nominates Abid Qureshi to be the First Muslim Federal Judge

Posted on September 8, 2016 by rikyrah

President Obama continues to make history. President Obama Has Selected the First Muslim to Become a Federal Judge BY KYLE BECKER The president nominated Abid Riaz Qureshi to become a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., … Continue reading →

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