If you didn’t already know, President Barack Obama was a big time fan of late HBO series The Wire. Obama has even gone on record to say that his favorite character in the Baltimore based drama/crime series was “Omar Little,” as portrayed by Michael K. Williams. So it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise […]
With his campaign proceedings on a brief hold, President Obama made his way to Aurora, Colorado Sunday (July 22) to visit victims of the shooting rampage that killed 12 people. Upon his arrival at Buckley Air Force Base, the commander in chief greeted Aura Gov. John Hickenlooper, Mayor Steve Hogan, and Police Chief Dan Oats. The […]
A 24-year-old gunman opened fire at a screening for The Dark Knight Rises killing 12 in Aurora, Colorado Friday (July 20). According to witness accounts, the young man walked into the screening wearing a bullet proof vest and mask, and opened fire on patrons inside the theater after throwing tear gas into the crowd. James […]
President Obama wants to put greater emphasis on the importance of math and science, and has proposed a $1 billion plan to aid in the process. The president’s administration revealed the plan Wednesday (July 18) in an attempt to help American students achieve feats in math, science, and technology. The STEM Master Teacher Corps plan, […]
Donald Trump may have temporarily put his “birther” attack on President Obama on hold, but an Arizona sheriff has emerged to pick up the slack. Maricopa County Sherriff Joe Arpaio held a press conference Tuesday (July 17) to announce that there is probable cause driving him to believe that the president is not an American. […]
Kobe Bryant’s declaration that the current basketball team hitting the 2012 Summer Olympics could beat the epic ’92 squad has become a heated debated, one that President Obama has weighed in on. According to the commander in chief, Bryant’s words show a clear gap between basketball fans. “This is a generational thing,” Obama told ESPN2 […]
The media isn’t always fair and balanced, but when it comes to reporting, accuracy is key. When word of President Obama’s tax proposal hit the news circuit Monday (July 9) several outlets misreported his views, as pointed out by New York Magazine’s website. Outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNN were […]
It’s no secret that President Obama is not a hero in the Republican circle, but the matter of his race is where America should draw the line. Yes, Obama is the country’s first Black president, and political pundits, conservative cartoonist, and all around racists, love to jump and attack his skin color. At this point there’s really […]
The economy is not in a good place. A job report released Friday (July 6) revealed that only 84,000 jobs have been created in the last month, falling short of the expected 100,000. While the number is up from previous months, the lack of steady job creation is a damaging blow to the Obama administration. […]
Ann Romney is thoroughly confused. The wife of presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, has accused the commander in chief of working towards her husband’s demise. Referring to an article quoting one of Obama’s campaign advisers, Romney held no punches in blasting the POTUS. “Early on we heard what their strategy was, it was ‘Kill Romney,’” she […]
President Obama praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on his controversial healthcare reform law, Thursday (June 28). The 5-4 vote, marked a narrow victory for the POTUS, but a win nonetheless. “Today’s decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives are more secure because of this law,” he said in a televised statement […]
The 2012 presidential race won’t hit its peak until this fall, but President Obama has already clocked an impressive victory. The commander in chief is leading his opponent, Mitt Romney, in 12 important swing states, according to a poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. While Obama only has a narrow lead over […]