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The President’s Day

President Barack Obama looks out over the audience after speaking at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wisc., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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President Barack Obama pauses while speaking at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime

A woman holds up a sign as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the economy during a visit to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin July 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama arrives to speaks at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with supporters after speaking at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cartwright Student Center Thursday, July 2, 2015, in La Crosse, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Barack Obama waves to the crowd as he arrives to speak at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama shakes hands as he arrives to speak at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama arrives to speak at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama greets people in the audience after speaking at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, in La Crosse, Wis., Thursday, July 2, 2015, about the economy and to promote a proposed Labor Department rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the audience after speaking about the economy during a visit to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse July 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque       TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A young boy looks up at U.S. President Barack Obama as Obama greets his audience after speaking about the economy during a visit to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse July 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Young boys pose for a photo with U.S. President Barack Obama as Obama greets his audience after speaking about the economy during a visit to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse July 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Barack Obama arrives to speak at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cartwright Student Center Thursday, July 2, 2015, in La Crosse, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


159 Responses to “The President’s Day”


  1. 1 Allison
    July 2, 2025 at 5:58 pm

    As usual, another great day for President Obama!!

    Thanks Nerdy!

  2. July 2, 2025 at 5:59 pm

    Thank you = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Nerdy!

  3. 6 SUEDUVALL SMITH
    July 2, 2025 at 6:06 pm

    SO NICE TO SEE SOMEONE WITH A ‘THANK YOU’ SIGN FOR PBO…THOSE SHOULD BE EVERYWHERE…THIS FILL IN THE BLANK COUNTRY IS BLESSED TO HAVE HIM!

    • 7 SUEDUVALL SMITH
      July 2, 2025 at 6:08 pm

      MR. SMOKIN’ SHOES IS REALLY FIRED UP!…I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…WATCHING THE VIDEO!…;)

    • 9 Nancie McDermott
      July 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm

      A wonderful heart-lifting smile-creating post, Nerdy Wonka. Such a gift and a joy to read and see. What SUEDUVALL SMITH said — the woman with the simple Thank You sign in magic marker on a small paper? There is a powerful story behind that and we don’t even need the details because we know this man, this President, this dedicated faithful tenacious leader. We know that he pushed forward to make changes and do good things which made a difference in this silent woman’s life. Profound photograph. And those smiles? And jogging out there. Makes me so happy. Thank you for TOD Chips, thank you for tireless story telling and curation and GENIUS tweeting, NerdyWonka. I think you are triplets or maybe quintuplets. I bless every one of you.

  4. 11 desertflower
    July 2, 2025 at 6:08 pm

    I have never seen a more engaged, positive, uplifting, REAL AMERICAN PRESIDENT in my lifetime! Honestly, he trumpets his belief in Americans and America, more than anyone. EVER. Nice to be believed in:) Nice to be told the sky’s the limit on our possibilities… rather than “we can’t” from Republicans.

  5. 14 GGail
    July 2, 2025 at 6:09 pm

    Hellooooooooo Chipstics & TOD family. VC finally gave me a few minutes to sit today. She has taken me all over the northeastern portion of Toronto today and I’m pooped!

  6. 46 meta
    July 2, 2025 at 6:35 pm

    It looks like POTUS is going to spend the next year reminding people of all the great work he’s done, of the extraordinary team of leaders he’s assembled and of all the people he has really helped. He has such a phenomenal record of achievement, beginning with Day One, we will look back at these years and scratch our heads over our current politics.

    • 47 prettyfoot58
      July 2, 2025 at 6:53 pm

      Meta…

      Thisssss is what the DEMS should be running on..these issues…..the President is laying out a manuscript…….JUST DO IT!!!

  7. 49 a4alice
    July 2, 2025 at 6:35 pm

    VC and GG - sounds like you guys are having a gas! :D

    • 50 GGail
      July 2, 2025 at 6:43 pm

      Hello a4alice, I’m having a lovely time on vacation at VC’s home. She lets me sleep till 8am EST which is 5am PST :D

      • 52 jacquelineoboomer
        July 2, 2025 at 10:17 pm

        Now THAT made me laugh, GGail. I had a long-time friend visit me for a week a while back. One of those earl-riser types, unlike moi. I took time off from work to visit, expecting to sleep in.

        One morning at 6:30 am, she was in the shower singing O Sole Mio, top of her lungs.

        #Nutcase

  8. 55 SUEDUVALL SMITH
    July 2, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    I LOVE THE OBAMA 08′ SHIRT BEHIND HIM…I HAVE ALL OF MINE…..I LOVE MY PRESIDENT!……2MORROW IS ‘HEY’ DAY!!!!! I HOPE…. EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL 4TH….WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WITH MY HUSBAND ON SATURDAY NITE….WILL BE BACK ONLINE FOR AWHILE TOMORROW…BLESSINGS EVERYONE!

  9. July 2, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    I think this is the furst time EVER I’ve seen what everyone else was seeing :cool:

    Look at the white dot on the woman’s nose for 15 seconds, then look at the white space on her right:

  10. 78 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 6:53 pm

    Congrats on 1st Allison!!!

    Another OUTSTANDING “President’s Day” post by NW!!!!! Thank you

    Rather cool …

  11. 79 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 6:54 pm

    Very impressed with the business Steve Cottrell created ….

    • 80 meta
      July 2, 2025 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks for this, I didn’t catch it the first time around.

      • 81 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
        July 2, 2025 at 7:27 pm

        It is quite touching, meta. When the camera focused on him you could see the tears on his cheek. I just thought it too special not to acknowledge it by sending it to PBO. Thanks for the RT :)

      • 82 COS
        July 2, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        I saw him tearing up Meta, when PBO gave him kudos. I am sure this will give him more business.

    • 83 hopefruit2
      July 2, 2025 at 7:32 pm

      Oh my….This is indeed so moving. Thanks Bob for posting.

    • 85 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      July 2, 2025 at 8:21 pm

  12. July 2, 2025 at 7:06 pm

  13. 88 hopefruit2
    July 2, 2025 at 7:10 pm

    Hope n Change is working out just fine for me, I tell ya! :) Thanks Nerdy for this great post.

  14. 90 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 7:10 pm

    I Love My President!!!

  15. July 2, 2025 at 7:28 pm

  16. 97 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 7:29 pm

    :D :D :D :D ….. though he’s probably correct, as well …..

  17. 98 Obama Grandmama
    July 2, 2025 at 7:34 pm

    Watching Chris Matthew’s Hardball. I know, I know I should not be giving him the time of day. What can I say? I was bored with housework getting ready for my weekend guests. Anyhow, it had been so long since I watched him that I was shocked to hear CM argue with his two guests: Vox and Washington Post people defending Prez Obama as a transformative president. You could tell the woman from WP was a Hillary supporter against the idea and the Vox guy was really adamant against the idea.

  18. 99 CEB
    July 2, 2025 at 7:37 pm

    Yes, we can; yes, we did and yes, we will continue to do so. PBO has led the way, but as ever he reminds us of our own power to affect change. We are indeed the ones that we have been waiting for and when we are engaged, not even the skies are the limits.

  19. 100 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 7:38 pm

  20. 101 rikyrah
    July 2, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    Thanks for the great coverage of POTUS today.

    TOD rocks!!

  21. 103 jacquelineoboomer
    July 2, 2025 at 7:43 pm

    Looks as though the President had a very nice day. So glad.

    My day? Thanks for asking. :) My son was discharged from the hospital!!!!! He’s doing great, according to the surgeon, and has a full recovery regimen and appointments all set up for future weeks. So, tonight? ICE CREAM PARTY!

    Thanks again to everyone for their well wishes, good thoughts, and prayers, from near and far, and to CanadaBarb for being my ghostwriter here and loving friend. My whole family appreciates it. You are all kinda like the cherry on top.
    <3

    • 104 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      July 2, 2025 at 7:49 pm

      Such fantastic news, Jacqueline!!!! Thank you for updating us and enjoy the ice cream party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • July 2, 2025 at 7:50 pm

      Oooooooh Jacqueline, just the very best news, so so so thrilled your son is home, wishing him all the VERY best in his recovery. I hope you’re going to try and rest now, you must be absolutely drained. Love ya.

      • 108 jacquelineoboomer
        July 2, 2025 at 7:51 pm

        Already had one nap since coming home - as one might expect! Thanks for everything, Chipsy! Love ya back.

      • 113 desertflower
        July 2, 2025 at 7:52 pm

        Yes! Yes! Thank you sooooooooooooo much, CanadaBarb!! We all would have been worried sick were it not for her updates and info:)

        • 114 canadabarb4obama
          July 3, 2025 at 2:46 am

          you are all my family….when i was going through my health challenges earlier this year, Jackie was there posting on my behalf and i felt honoured to be able to do such a small bit part keeping everyone updated…..it’s been 8 years since a lot of us started on OFA and finally found TOD and our sister Chips, for whom we are so very grateful….FOREVER AND ALWAYS

    • 115 desertflower
      July 2, 2025 at 7:51 pm

      J’OB!!!! Terrific news!! So thrilled to hear this :) Ice Cream sounds perfect!

    • 116 donna dem 4 obama
      July 2, 2025 at 7:59 pm

      {{{hugs and kisses}}} J’OB. Send him our <3

    • 117 GGail
      July 2, 2025 at 8:03 pm

      J’OB, this is AWESOME good news. I thank you for letting us know how your son is doing. I’ll continue him & you in my prayers for continued improvement <3

    • 118 eveingeorgia
      July 2, 2025 at 8:03 pm

      This is wonderful news, JackieOboomer. So happy for you and your son!

    • 119 hopefruit2
      July 2, 2025 at 8:07 pm

      JO’B - didn’t even know your son was in the hospital - I must have missed your earlier postings on it earlier. Anyway glad to hear your and his good news and wishing him a speedy and smooth recovery!

    • 120 prettyfoot58
      July 2, 2025 at 8:17 pm

      Halleluhiaaaaaaaaaa…..

    • 121 rikyrah
      July 2, 2025 at 8:25 pm

      Wonderful news!!!

    • 122 a4alice
      July 2, 2025 at 8:47 pm

      oh that IS good news! :D

    • 123 amk for obama
      July 2, 2025 at 9:01 pm

      Excellent news. Now to quick recovery and nice rest.

    • 124 jackiegrumbacher
      July 2, 2025 at 9:14 pm

      So absolutely, totally thrilled for you and your son. Hope every day makes him stronger and stronger.

    • 125 FoxfireTX
      July 2, 2025 at 9:24 pm

      GREAT news JOB! So happy for you and your family.

    • 126 Marlz (@marjgra)
      July 2, 2025 at 9:34 pm

      What great news! So happy for your son and family.

    • 127 sjterrid
      July 3, 2025 at 1:03 am

      Wonderful news J’OB that your son has been discharged from the hospital. I will keep him in my prayers for his on going road to recovery.

    • 128 canadabarb4obama
      July 3, 2025 at 2:37 am

      Jackie, our TOD family is the “real deal”…..aren’t they! love them all and am so very thankful your son is on the road to good health!

    • 130 SUEDUVALL SMITH
      July 3, 2025 at 6:59 am

      I AM SO SORRY I MISSED SOMETHING JOB…HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT…SO HAPPY FOR YOUR SON…PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR COMFORT AND HEALING AND REFRESHING HUGS FROM JESUS!

  22. 132 Nena20409
    July 2, 2025 at 8:13 pm

  23. 133 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 8:20 pm

    • 134 Vicki
      July 2, 2025 at 8:44 pm

      Bob. Alexis Tsipras is telling the truth. Especially about the media ignoring him and the hit job the Troika are performing on Greece.

      They drove up the debt, distributed money to their own advantage, and are looking to enslave Greece for the knowable future. Very similar to bankers in 2008 disaster,

      I admire Alexis Tsipras but I doubt he will prevail. The united forces of the Corporatocracy have massed against the people of Greece. It is unlikely that the message of sanity will get through.
      If you doubt me, consider Wisconsin who elected Scott Walker 3 times.
      Or Kansas.

  24. 135 prettyfoot58
    July 2, 2025 at 8:23 pm

  25. 136 0388jojothecat
    July 2, 2025 at 8:29 pm

    Hey TOD Family Chipsticks GGail and VC. GGail is truly enjoying her visit. Time is flying by so fast. So happy to hear J O’B’s son is going home and feeling tons better. Who says prayer doesn’t work? At TOD our prayer warriors are wonderful. Thank you nerdy & Chips for bringing good news about what PBO is doing for the American people.

  26. 139 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 8:34 pm

  27. 140 EricFive
    July 2, 2025 at 8:35 pm

    TV Land is taking some flack for no longer airing the “Dukes of Hazzard” due to the prominence given the confederate flag in the show, most notably on the roof of the “general lee”, their car. Imagine how sick it would be to have a show where the lead characters drive a car with a Swastika emblazoned on its roof. That would be undeniably offensive. Why then is the confederate flag treated differently? They both symbolize racist ideologies. They were both used by forces who lost wars based on racist ideologies. Nazi’s died fighting for their racist ideology, just as the confederate soldier died fighting for his. Dying for an ideology does not automatically make that death virtuous. Hate groups use both flags to terrorize their primary targets, and when ever racists gather in this country, you will find a confederate flag. They know what this flag symbolizes. And they know that flag causes Black folks pain. They just don’t care. What makes the confederate apologists so amusing is they are the first ones to speak of “patriotism” while worshipping at the alter of a flag flown by traitors to this very nation. As I have said before, “patriotism” and loyalty to “country” really seem to mean adherence to the doctrine of white supremacy.

  28. 141 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    I certainly hope this is true about motivating the Latino vote.

  29. 144 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 8:37 pm

  30. 145 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    July 2, 2025 at 8:40 pm

    ~ 5 blocks from our home ….

    so far, no reports of injuries …. sure hope it stays that way …

    • 146 donna dem 4 obama
      July 2, 2025 at 8:42 pm

      Wow I hope everyone is okay and you stay safe Bob

    • 147 GGail
      July 2, 2025 at 8:42 pm

      Bob, glad to know you are safe, sure hope MP is safe also

    • 148 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      July 2, 2025 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you Donna and Gail.

      We are fine. The apartment building that is burning is less than a block from the Queen Anne fire station!!! But, a blaze that large - entirely wooden structure - received the appropriate multi-alarm response from Seattle FD because it’s located in a densely packed neighborhood of other homes, condos and apartments.

    • 149 meta
      July 2, 2025 at 8:53 pm

      Wow, so glad you’re in safe territory. I’m sure you can smell it, though.

    • 150 jacquelineoboomer
      July 2, 2025 at 10:38 pm

      Oh, Bob, stay safe!

  31. 151 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 8:41 pm

  32. 154 bella2758
    July 2, 2025 at 8:54 pm

    What a lovely song written by Hannah Bajakian in honor of our military soldiers and their families..Hannah is a 9th grader who met FLOTUS during the Mother’s Day lunch and she gave a copy of the song to our wonderful FLOTUS.

  33. 155 donna dem 4 obama
    July 2, 2025 at 8:58 pm

    Well I will bid you all a good night. My day started off kind of crazy with the scare at the Navy Yard but that turned out okay and I got to stay home and play with you all today.

    Let the 4th of July Holiday weekend begin.

    I’m gonna pop some fresh popcorn and pour me some diet green tea and watch a good movie.

    Good Night Everyone :-c

    Oh and don’t forget to follow Tally’s employee on twitter. Her earlier note to us:

    Hey TOD Tweeters! Speaking of JOBS – I need a giant favor….. if you can find it in your heart to follow my day gig account, where I make all the Covered CA magic happen, that would help me score points with my boss. Thanks so much!!!

    https://twitter.com/PPIInsuranceCA

    • 156 meta
      July 2, 2025 at 9:02 pm

      Have a great and relaxing evening, Donna. You deserve it.

    • 157 jacquelineoboomer
      July 2, 2025 at 10:42 pm

      Donna - I recalled (I thought) your saying your office was close to the Navy Yard, and you were the first person I thought of, when I saw that report earlier in the day. Thank God it ended well!


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