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4:20 PM, November 5th, 2012

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apsies:

imwithkanye:

President Obama responds to 10-year-old’s letter about her two gay dads.

“I am so glad that you agree two men can love each other because I have two dads and they love each other, but at school kids think that it’s gross and weird, but it really hurts my heart and feelings…,” Sophia wrote last week.

His response, which was no form letter:

“They are lucky to have such an exceptional daughter in you.”
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“…We recognize that whether you have two dads or one mom what matters above all is the love we show one another. You are very fortunate to have two parents who care very deeply for you.”

imwithkanye:

President Obama responds to 10-year-old’s letter about her two gay dads.

“I am so glad that you agree two men can love each other because I have two dads and they love each other, but at school kids think that it’s gross and weird, but it really hurts my heart and feelings…,” Sophia wrote last week.

His response, which was no form letter:

“They are lucky to have such an exceptional daughter in you.”

[more]

“…We recognize that whether you have two dads or one mom what matters above all is the love we show one another. You are very fortunate to have two parents who care very deeply for you.”

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1:24 PM, November 5th, 2012

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Most of the press is pretty confident Team Obama is going to win. But what happens if they’re wrong?

(Tony Dejak / AP Photo)

11:51 PM, October 16th, 2012

Well, Fox was calling it a draw, and its anchors started blaming Candy Crowley for how it all went down 32 seconds after it ended. Need to know anything else?

Michael Tomasky says Obama is back.

11:32 AM, October 9th, 2012

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Sesame Street’s official statement regarding this ad.

4:59 PM, October 2nd, 2012

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theamericanprospect:

motherjones:

Charles Dharapak, AP photographer, for the win.

Romney has some friends who own burrito franchises.

Who did it better?

Reblogged from The American Prospect

1:52 PM, September 26th, 2012

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newsweek:

Andrew Sullivan is hosting a live Q&A about his Newsweek cover story: Is Barack Obama the Democrats’ Ronald Reagan? Come join the chat!

Most recent question: “In which policy/agenda areas is the Romney/Ryan ticket preferable to the Obama/Biden ticket?” Click through to see Andrew’s answer.

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4:45 PM, September 19th, 2012

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barackobama:

48 days. Get registered. (photo via your BFF and ours, Beyoncé)

Countdown.

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3:46 PM, September 14th, 2012

breakingnews:

Americans killed in US consulate attack honored

NBC News: Four Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, earlier in the week were returned to the United States and honored in a somber ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

“We owe it to those four men to continue the long, hard work of diplomacy,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

Photo: Photo: President Obama speaks at the transfer ceremony for the four men killed in Libya. (NBC News)

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5:17 PM, September 12th, 2012

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newsweek:

Barack Obama, moments ago: ”I am continuing in effect for an additional year the national emergency that was declared on September 14, 2001, with respect to the terrorist threat.”

Wow, didn’t know this.

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11:19 AM, September 12th, 2012

Since our founding the United States has been a nation that respects all faiths. We reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, but there is absolutely no justification to this type of senseless violence. None. The world must stand together to unequivocally reject these brutal acts. Already many Libyans have joined us in doing so and this attack will not break the bonds between the United Sates and Libya. Libyan security personnel fought back against the attackers alongside Americans. The Libyan’s helped some of our diplomats find safety and they carried Ambassador Stevens’ body to the hospital where we tragically learned he had died.

President Obama (via kileyrae)

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12:33 PM, September 11th, 2012

winstonwolfe:

tastefullyoffensive:

Soon…

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GPOY when you just want a friggin’ chicken parmesan sub.

Whoa. A sign of the coming partisan Yelp reviews Van Duzer would later get.

Read our interview: Why I bear-hugged Obama.

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12:22 PM, September 6th, 2012

barackobama:

Well, if this isn’t the best thing we’ve ever seen. (via esus4)

I wanted to just write “It’s Tricky” and link to an article we have that’s negative toward these guys, but, you know, he killed it.

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6:02 PM, August 29th, 2012

newsweek:

President Obama ended his Reddit AMA with a “not bad,” a not-so-subtle nod to his very own rage comic, “Not Bad” face, forever securing that image in presidential history.

At first I was like, “NOT BAD”? And then I was like, wow, awesome.

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4:58 PM, August 29th, 2012

Money has always been a factor in politics, but we are seeing something new in the no-holds barred flow of seven and eight figure checks, most undisclosed, into super-PACs; they fundamentally threaten to overwhelm the political process over the long run and drown out the voices of ordinary citizens. We need to start with passing the Disclose Act that is already written and been sponsored in Congress - to at least force disclosure of who is giving to who. We should also pass legislation prohibiting the bundling of campaign contributions from lobbyists. Over the longer term, I think we need to seriously consider mobilizing a constitutional amendment process to overturn Citizens United (assuming the Supreme Court doesn’t revisit it). Even if the amendment process falls short, it can shine a spotlight of the super-PAC phenomenon and help apply pressure for change.

President Obama on Reddit answering the question “What are you going to do to end the corrupting influence of money in politics during your second term?” from Redditor suzmerk.

4:37 PM, August 29th, 2012

Internet freedom is something I know you all care passionately about; I do too. We will fight hard to make sure that the internet remains the open forum for everybody - from those who are expressing an idea to those to want to start a business. And although their will be occasional disagreements on the details of various legislative proposals, I won’t stray from that principle - and it will be reflected in the platform.

Barack Obama addresses “Internet freedom” in a Reddit AMA. (via newsweek)

Pro tip: Try President Obama’s Reddit user page if the above link isn’t loading.

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