President Obama answered questions from the media. He didn’t ban those that shouted questions. He didn’t call them… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Pete Souza (@PeteSouza) July 29, 2025Posts Tagged ‘press
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18
The Meaning Of The First Amendment
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Tags: journalism, Obama, Oval Office, Pete Souza, Political And Funny Tweets, press, tweets, white house
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18
Chat Away
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Tags: Barack Obama, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, Portico, President, press, State Dinner, tweets, white house
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When @BarackObama was our president.
#NostalgiaIn5Words https://t.co/qSPrYjRCHR
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Ɠҽɱɱα εℓҽαɳσ૨™ #RegisterToVote (@Lady_Star_Gem) April 13, 2025
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16
Propane Jane On “Buyers Remorse”
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Tags: 2016 Elections, bernie, bill, book, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, press, sanders, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy
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White male privilege is such that this fact totally escaped the minds of everyone affiliated with that publication. twitter.com/thepoliticalca…
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025The folk who have "Buyers Remorse" for Obama didn't and still don't understand the source of the unprecedented obstruction he encountered.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
The folk who have "Buyers Remorse" for Obama are mad bc he didn't shout his agenda at Congress, but were mad at BLM for doing it to Bernie.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Don't be mad at Obama bc he was realistic enough to understand that the Democratic agenda in his Black hands would be vehemently opposed.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
How y'all insist on this mythology that all PBO had to do was yell like Bernie at folk who hate him purely for his skin is pathetic to me.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025How y'all insist on this mythology that PBO didn't face fierce opposition even within his own party bc of fearful White voters is pathetic.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Everything abt this whole "he didn't do enough to sell it" line of attack is pathetic. Thinking Bernie could miraculously do better is too.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025What, pray tell, would make it so much easier for Bernie? What magical privilege does he have that would just erase the Republican Party?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
How well are Bernie and his proposals received in the Senate chamber? How come he wasn't able to end the perpetual GOP filibuster? Bueller?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025What exactly is Bernie going to offer up to these Congresspeople who are too scared of their White constituency to vote yea for progress?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
If the best he's got is simply couching civil rights inside of fiscal policy to trick those White voters, how does he shift back for US?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025White voters are already trained to link an expansion of government with helping people they hate, you aren't going to trick them, Bernie.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
That's why this ploy to snap up all the disaffected White votes with rage for the 1% is gonna flop in the South. They hate POC way more.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025If you plan on bringing Buyers Remorse for Obama to the South, you might as well just be a fucking Republican at this point. End quote.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
How many POTUSes have had to produce their birth certificate as a pretense to even being acknowledged as POTUS by his opposition? I'll wait.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025GTFOH if you think he could've done more when we're actually lucky beyond measure that he accomplished everything he did in spite of the GOP
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
They want so badly for it to be that an inherent personality flaw prevented Obama from flying to the moon. It's never his opposition. Hmm...
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Reminds me of how it's also somehow Black people's fault that we haven't overcome centuries of institutionalized racism yet. Watch it work.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Ignoring the impact of PBO's opposition on the implementation of his agenda is ignoring the very mechanism by which racism infects govt.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Some of y'all are so caught up in the corrupting influence of money in politics, that you're missing the corruptive influence of bigotry.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Time and again we see that bigotry is what's propelling Republican voters to the polls. Their representatives rely heavily on their hatred.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Yes, they rely heavily on corporate donors, but they need votes from actual people to even make it to DC. Those people happen to be bigots.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Every vote they cast is influenced by the bigotry of their constituents back home. If they aren't sufficiently hateful, they won't win.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025So again, how does Bernie plan to completely eradicate the GOP in this election? What is his strategy for easing the fears of White voters?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
If he doesn't have one, he doesn't have a clue what he's up against. He could stand to learn a thing or two from *President* Obama.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025They're mad at Obama for no single payer but don't have shit to say about White Democrats who were too afraid to sell ACA to White voters.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
They don't wanna take responsibility for how they ran away from Obama because they thought it would help them win over elusive White votes.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025They think we don't see Bernie doing the same thing before our very eyes in this primary. What else is "Buyers Remorse" but disassociation?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Make no mistake that we hear the racist dog whistles even when Democrats are behind them.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Y'all don't get to just create a magical 218 votes out of thin air just because you think the will *should* be there to do it. It AIN'T.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Learn what Congress actually does before you fix your mouth to say anything about Obama not trying hard enough for your unicorns.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Learn who Congress is and who sends it there before you fix your mouth to say anything about Obama changing their minds and votes.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
So many folk on Twitter proving the abysmal status of basic civics education in America...
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025The same folk screaming that PBO should have fought harder with the GOP aren't even talking to the White conservatives in their own family.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Bernie's primarying Obama, not Hillary. Does he think it's 2012?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Democrats haven't won a majority of White votes since the passage of the Civil Rights Act, but somehow y'all think the reason is the banks.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
Going along with that obfuscation is how you fool yourself into believing Bernie's gonna mount a revolution with folk who don't need one.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025Trump is already giving those folk the revolution against Obama and social change they want, you aren't going to do it better as a Democrat.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 2025****
BOOM
Save your buyers remorse for the GOP Congress you bought when you stayed home in 2010 and 2014 to punish Obama for political reality.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 01, 202522
Jan
16
Picture Of The Day
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Pete Souza: President Obama says hi to Walker Earnest, son of White House press secretary Josh Earnest and Natalie Wyeth Earnest
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14
The Bear Is Loose
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Watch President Obama break down why 2014 was a year of progress for America. #ObamaPresser snpy.tv/1zdiGjd
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025"We’ve cut our deficits by about two-thirds since I took office, bringing them below their 40-year average." —Obama http://t.co/KcNadYQ98d
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025****
"Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, about 10 million Americans have gained health insurance just this past year." —Obama #ACAWorks
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025"Over a 57-month streak, our businesses have created nearly 11 million new jobs." —President Obama http://t.co/uewpXWPHU2
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025****
"We’re leading global efforts to combat climate change, including last month’s historic agreement with China" —Obama http://t.co/Xl5qZ5WrFy
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025"We have set the stage for this American moment, and I’m going to spend every minute of my last two years making sure we seize it." —Obama
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025****
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Told you he'd enjoy that press conference
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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2025This last part of this last answer is why the President ran for office.
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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2025****
Ed Henry of Fox News expression as President Obama called on 8 women and no men during his press conference.
BURN. http://t.co/wCnYMJ8UKe
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025No Longer Gives a Shit Obama is my favorite Obama.
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David Roberts (@drgrist) December 19, 2025****
I like how Obama, unlike Republicans, understands the way the world oil market works and that prices are set by global supply and demand.
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Ben Adler (@badler) December 19, 2025shorter this obama presser pic.twitter.com/jLX9fI95kY
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Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 19, 2025****
Whichever male reporter shouted out the "any New Year's resolutions?" question: THIS IS WHY Y'ALL CAN'T HAVE SHIT.
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Eric Haywood (@Eric_Haywood) December 19, 2025Obama calls only on women reporters at presser. Fox announces hour-long special: "Obama's War on Men."
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David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 19, 2025****
Major TV networks refused to carry POTUS' speech on immigration. Today, POTUS took no questions from any TV reporters. Coincidence? 😏
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April (@ReignOfApril) December 19, 2025It is incredible to see Obama thinking: I don’t have to put up with this BS any more. Probably will actually be more effective too
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James Fallows (@JamesFallows) December 19, 2025****
Covered White House for 10 yrs, never have seen POTUS call on all women reporters #unprecedented!
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Suzanne Malveaux (@SuzanneMalveaux) December 19, 2025All eight reporters President Obama called on today for questions are women. cs.pn/1DRrj5T #cspanchat http://t.co/wCoLSJ5jXo
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CSPAN (@cspan) December 19, 2025****
President Obama ends his press conference with "Mele kalikimaka!...Mahalo!" walks out as male reporters shout questions at him.
AMAZING!
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025this press conference is sponsored by Male Tears
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Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) December 19, 2025****
Loved that POTUS admonished press to do more than cover crises. Cover solutions. Give people the good news too.
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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2025Bulworth Obama is the best Obama
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Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) December 19, 2025****
Male reporters shouting questions as the president says "mahalo" and leaves. #ObamaPresser
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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 19, 2025Obama concludes what may be the first ever presidential press conference with no men asking questions, drops mic 🎤, heads to Hawaii.
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2025****
President Obama: "Over the past four years, we’ve put more people back to work than all other advanced economies combined."
*Drops Mic*
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025To the front row of the Press Corp and the rwnj’s in Congress. http://t.co/LLdWS6Xx9T
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Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) December 19, 2025****
Obama straight up IGNORES a dude's question to call on yet another woman and good lord this is the best presser
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025"And now I'm going on vacation" is the new [mic drop]
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025****
"I don't give a fuck" Obama is my favorite Obama ever
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025President Obama's end-of-the-year press conference in one gif. keithboykin.com/post/105626423… pic.twitter.com/zzVNIhelug
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2025****
Best. Obama. Presser. EVER.
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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2025BREAKING: President Obama issues Executive Order changing the term "Lame Duck" into "Untethered Badass." http://t.co/18X6QjaqS9
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Daniel Beerthuis (@DanielBeerthuis) December 18, 2025
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"I'm going to squeeze every last bit of opportunity to make the world a better place over these last two years." —President Obama
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 05, 2025Did you miss the press conference?
Summary: http://t.co/OgXrulTi1l
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025****
Major Garrett wants POTUS to have a press conference every week
Pres. Obama smiles: "We might. I'm having a great time."
Well played, sir.
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025President Obama: Please proceed, Senator McConnell... immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2014/11/presid…
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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) November 05, 2025****
Shorter Press Conference: Nearly every Reporter proud to act like a total dick. Then Pres Obama replies with calm, generous dignity.
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Steve Weinstein (@steveweinstein) November 05, 2025Poor racist fools. They couldn't even have 24hrs to enjoy putting PBO "in his place". He came out there all happy and ruined their lives.
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itgurl (@itgurl_29) November 05, 2025****
I have no problem with you asking questions of POTUS, @edhenryTV. But I think it's reprehensible that you would interrupt him mid-sentence.
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April (@ReignOfApril) November 05, 2025FOX reporter interrupting President of the United States 3 times in 1 question is a new record @keithboykin @CharlesMBlow
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(@sfpelosi) November 05, 2025****
BUT OBAMA YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO CRY!!!!!!
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BWD (@theonlyadult) November 05, 2025This is what's freaking out the WHPC ..... the President keeps on smiling. http://t.co/LRe4YxMOQ7
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025****
@JonKarl won't tell Americans that every time Pres. Obama reached out to the GOP socially, they rejected his iniviations
This is the media
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025PBO so cool he doesn't even eyeroll Q about why he didn't work harder to bond with GOP who vowed INAUGURATION NIGHT to make him a 1 termer.
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(@sfpelosi) November 05, 2025****
Shorter Obama: http://t.co/GVSBZZlrSv
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(@Only4RM) November 05, 2025Dear @PressSec
#WHPC & other #NEWSTAINERS freaking out that #PBO is smiling & ready to roll the @GOP.
Cool!!
Do, do these once a week 🙂
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Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) November 05, 2025****
The President gave a GREAT press conference today. The press, not so much. #Leadership http://t.co/1b2GVNlHkC
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meta (@metaquest) November 05, 2025Ed Henry: "You're doubling down on the same policies and approach!"
The ones that got him elected President twice, Ed?
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025****
Obama pissing off Beltway Press by not falling flat on face and coming into this presser bloodied.
I LOVE YOU @BarackObama.
Never change...
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Kevin Grüssing (@KevDGrussing) November 05, 2025President Obama to the GOP on #ObamaCare: "Repeal of the law, I won't sign."
Translation: Come at me, Bro.
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025****
I'm proud of my president, and grateful for him.
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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) November 05, 2025WHPC getting really angry now about the President not being downbeat http://t.co/qzfCAqhS67
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025****
His press conference with his intelligent answers is so calming. Last night was such a shit show of stupidity without him. #Obama
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ForUS50 (@FORUS50) November 05, 2025President Obama is smiling, talking about the gains America has made under him, cracking some jokes, and the WHPC is mad.
Awesome.
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025****
Loving NRA fan boy @TheFix's rage over the President being upbeat - and, you know, still being President. http://t.co/rN2aa3v59I
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025President Obama: "On almost every measure, we are better off economically than when I took office."
That is a fact. No lie replaces that.
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025****
BREAKING: Barack Obama is still President.
More from Wolf Blitzer after the break. http://t.co/cjWrEQuE1W
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2025Even shorter Obama: http://t.co/7mHFHZUpXs
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BWD (@theonlyadult) November 05, 2025****
The media expected President Barack Obama to come out all depressed and President Obama is giving them all his unique brand of the finger.
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2025And with that Barack Obama returned to his chair.
WHPC: "Aaaaaarrrrrggggggghhhhhh!"
#Epic http://t.co/qc75myOXWr
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 202503
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14
The President in Estonia
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@dougmillsnyt: President Obama greets a group of children as he arrives at the Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Estonia
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Today (all times US Eastern)
9:10 AM President Obama delivers remarks; Nordea Concert Hall, Tallinn
10:20 AM: The President and Prime Minister Roivas of Estonia receive a briefing on NATO Reassurance; Tallinn Airport hangar
10:25 AM: The President and Prime Minister Roivas of Estonia deliver remarks to U.S. & Estonian Service Members; Tallinn Airport hangar
10:55 AM: Departs Tallinn, Estonia en route Fairford, United Kingdom
1:55 PM: Arrives Fairford, United Kingdom for the NATO Summit
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President Obama’s press conference from this morning
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@petesouza: Instagram from window of Air Force One approaching Estonia
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President Obama and Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves review the honor guard at Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn
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President Obama greets Estonian school children waving U.S. and Estonian national flags during a welcome ceremony at the Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Estonia
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President Obama at his press conference. Photo by Pete Souza
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@dougmillsnyt: President Obama following a statement on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri & Iraq
