President Obama Archives

Fri, Jun 29th, 2018

Obama Warns Democrats: You Are Right to Be Concerned

Earlier today we reported that “Former President Obama is planning to come back into American politics and campaign for Democratic candidates in September ahead of the November midterm election.”

And now POLITCO has reported that the popular former president spoke to an event for the Democratic National Committee last night and said people are “right to be concerned.” read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Tue, Sep 5th, 2017

Terrified Trump Now Promises To ‘Revisit’ DACA If Congress Doesn’t Clean Up His Mess

It remains to be seen whether Congress can pass legislation that will shield Dreamers from deportation, but it's clear the Trump is already regretting the move he made on Tuesday.

Sean Colarossi

Sean Colarossi currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an organizing fellow for both of President Obama’s presidential campaigns. He also worked with Planned Parenthood as an Affordable Care Act Outreach Organizer in 2014, helping northeast Ohio residents obtain health insurance coverage.

Wed, Jun 28th, 2017

Obama Crushes Trump By A Huge 24 Point Margin As Americans Long For Effective Leadership

Obama Tells Republicans they created Trump

A huge, 24-point margin of Americans believe President Obama was a far more effective leader than Trump, 58% to 29% - and among independents, it's even worse, with a 35-point margin of 65% to 29%.

Sarah Jones

Ms. Jones is the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA and a Huffington Post contributor. She has covered President Barack Obama, 2016 Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton, VP Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Sarah hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. Her analysis has been featured on several national radio, television news programs and talk shows, and print outlets including regular appearances on The Ann Walker Show With Scott Nevins for UBN Radio and KPTR 1450’s California Woman 411, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Wire, CNN, MSNBC, The Week, The Hollywood Reporter, The Richard Dawkins Foundation and more.

Sarah has won two Telly Awards and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Latin and Psychology, including studying the psychology of organized crime, with graduate studies in the psychology of linguistics and Latin poetry.

Fri, Mar 31st, 2017

Opinion: Pence’s Rush To Break Senate Tie and Eliminate Women’s Access to Healthcare

We must use the full force of Congress and strength of the [Catholic] pro-life movement to defeat this absurd rule that allows poor women to have healthcare.

Rmuse

Audio engineer and instructor for SAE. Writes op/ed commentary supporting Secular Humanist causes, and exposing suppression of women, the poor, and minorities. An advocate for freedom of religion and particularly, freedom of NO religion.

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sat, Mar 4th, 2017Sat, Mar 4th, 2017

Republican Strategist Hit Trump With The Truth That FBI Has Warrant To Investigate Russia Ties

National Republican political strategist and media consultant Rick Wilson reminded President Trump this morning that the wiretapping was hardly a secret, the FBI was granted a FISA warrant in October covering Trump's ties to Russia.

Sarah Jones

Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017

Opinion: Trump Unleashes Hell By Rescinding Transgender Kids’ Protection

By following evangelical preachers’ edict to legalize discrimination against school-age children, Trump unleashed his theocrats and set a dangerous precedent.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Fri, Jan 27th, 2017Sat, Jan 28th, 2017

Opinion: Ben Carson Reveals Why Trump Republicans Hate the American People

Carson can’t possibly imagine why President Obama would think of doing “something of that nature,” something like helping Americans at not cost to anyone.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Tue, Jan 17th, 2017Tue, Jan 17th, 2017

Obama Gave The US the Greatest Gift and It’s One We’re Going To Need Now

Trump will destroy many things, but he won’t destroy the memory of a great president or the wake of hope Obama left behind him.

Sarah Jones

Tue, Jan 17th, 2017Tue, Jan 17th, 2017

Corrupt Tom DeLay Calls President Obama a “Professional Racist”

"When is he [President Obama] going away? My goodness gracious. This is just unbelievable, but you know, he’s never gotten over his racism."

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sat, Jan 14th, 2017

With Honor And Grace Obama Bids Farewell With A Warning About US Democracy

In his final weekly address, and perhaps the last for at least the next four years, President Obama spoke with humility and grace about the honor of serving as president while delivering a warning about the need to protect US democracy.

Jason Easley

Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor and Senior White House and Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason spent four years as a political columnist and the politics editor at 411mania.com, where he covered such issues as the Iraq War, warrantless wiretapping, and the daily workings of the American legislative process. Jason has also written for the Blogger News Network and saw his 2008 presidential election coverage quoted in over 300 newspapers worldwide. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Tue, Jan 10th, 2017

President Obama Puts Another Nail In Big Oil’s Atlantic Ocean Oil Coffin

By rejecting "dangerous seismic airgun blasting," Obama ensured "East Coast communities can finally take a well-deserved sigh of relief."

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Wed, Jan 4th, 2017

Republicans Fuming As Rand Paul Votes Against Obamacare Repeal Legislation

"I won’t vote for a terrible budget just to repeal Obamacare," Paul said on the Senate floor.

Sean Colarossi

Sat, Dec 31st, 2016

President Obama Dismantled Program Trump Intended to Use as Muslim Registry

President Obama took the plan out of commission and described it “not only as out-of-date but also an inefficient waste of resources.”

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Fri, Dec 30th, 2016

President Obama Set A Trap For Trump With Russian Sanctions

Trump has only two equally detrimental choices in dealing with the effects of President Obama’s sanctions against Russia. and they're both damning.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Mon, Dec 26th, 2016

With One Pen Stroke President Obama Protects Non-Believers from Religious Republicans

Freedom of religion isn't just about the right to practice religion. It's about the right to have your own views about religion including being agnostic and atheistic.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sat, Dec 24th, 2016

President Obama Stands Up To Israeli Netanyahu’s Aggression in Palestine

The U.N. reaffirmed its consensus that settlements have no legal validity. The United States has been sending a message that settlements must stop.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Wed, Dec 21st, 2016

President Obama Erects a Firewall Against Trump’s Plan To Wipe Out Environmental Protections

"Because of new and legally inventive strategies, Mr. Obama… may well have built firewalls around environmental policies that could hold off his successor."

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Thu, Dec 15th, 2016

New Report Affirms That President Obama Has Been Really, Really Good For The Economy

When Donald Trump takes office next month, he will be inheriting a country in much better shape than when the current president took office in 2009. For that, he should be saying, "Thanks, Obama."

Sean Colarossi

Fri, Dec 9th, 2016Fri, Dec 9th, 2016

Obama Orders Full Review Into Russian Hacking And Attempt To Influence 2016 Election

President Obama has ordered federal intelligence agencies to conduct a full review into the Russian hacking and attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

CNN reported on comments made by White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa Monaco: read more

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Thu, Nov 10th, 2016Thu, Nov 10th, 2016

President Obama Begins the Impossible Task of Trying to Educate Trump

Luckily for America, President Obama puts the country first at all times, and thus he planned carefully to assist the transition of power to the next administration. Little did he know how needed his careful planning would be, given that America has decided to treat the presidency like an entry level position.

Sarah Jones