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A Notable Name Is Skipping Trump's Inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be in attendance

(Newser) - Former first lady Michelle Obama will sit out a second January event rife with Washington's current and former political elite: The joint office of Obama and former President Obama confirmed that she won't attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday, putting it succinctly, per the AP :
  • The
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Notable Absence at Carter Funeral: Michelle Obama

Her office doesn't provide a reason; she would have been seated next to Donald Trump

(Newser) - The five living presidents were there , as were their wives—almost. One notable absence from Thursday's state funeral for Jimmy Carter was Michelle Obama. A statement from her office acknowledged as much without providing a reason, reports USA Today :
  • "Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance
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Carter Funeral Brings a Rarity: 5 Living Presidents

All are present in DC

(Newser) - Jimmy Carter's state funeral is underway in DC on Thursday, and the ceremony has resulted in a rarity: the assemblage of five living presidents. President Biden will be delivering the eulogy, and in attendance are George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. The New York Times ...

Obama-Romney Was the End of an Era
Obama-Romney
Was the End of an Era
OPINION
Dec 25, 2024 1:30 PM CST

Obama-Romney Was the End of an Era

Politics hasn't been the same since then, writes Nate Cohn in the New York Times

(Newser) - Barack Obama's victory over Mitt Romney in 2012 seemed at the time to herald a "new era" in American politics, one of Democratic dominance fueled by "young, secular and nonwhite voters," writes Nate Cohn in a New York Times analysis. But the emergence of Donald Trump...

Malia Obama Drops Last Name for Film, Her Dad Reacts

Former first daughter, 26, goes by 'Malia Ann' for her directorial film debut

(Newser) - On IMDb, a description for the short film The Heart lists the movie's director as Malia Obama, daughter of the 44th US president. But in the credits of the film itself, the 26-year-old decided to appear simply as "Malia Ann"—a nugget addressed by her famous dad...

The Stars Come Out for Harris in Georgia

Barack Obama, Tyler Perry, Bruce Springsteen among those to bash Trump at Thursday rally

(Newser) - Bruce Springsteen entertained the crowd, then former President Obama fired it up Thursday at a star-studded rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, marking the first time Harris and Obama's paths have crossed on the campaign trail. "This is a leader who has...

Eminem Rallies for Harris in Detroit

Rapper introduces Barack Obama

(Newser) - Detroit rapper Eminem stepped into the political arena Tuesday in his hometown, where he spoke briefly at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ' presidential campaign before welcoming former President Barack Obama to the stage, the AP reports. "As most of you know, the city of Detroit and...

Obama Had Some Words for 'the Brothers'

He addresses what he sees as hesitancy on the part of some Black men to support Harris

(Newser) - Former President Obama minced no words Thursday in Pittsburgh during an unannounced stop at a campaign field office for Vice President Kamala Harris hours before Obama appeared at one of Harris' rallies for the first time. Declaring his intention to "speak some truths" to voters, but especially Black male...

Trump Was Not a Fan of Obamas 'Getting Personal'

Former president reacts to their DNC speeches

(Newser) - Donald Trump, who recently said he believes he's " entitled to personal attacks " on Kamala Harris, apparently did not enjoy what he said were personal attacks on him at the Democratic National Convention. "Did you see Barack Hussein Obama last night taking little shots? He was taking...

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'
At DNC, 'Hope Is
Making a Comeback'
the rundown
Aug 21, 2024 6:26 AM CDT

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'

Obamas up the energy at Chicago's United Center

(Newser) - There was a hopeful, upbeat vibe at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. With Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz rallying in Milwaukee, "Democrats turned to their most charismatic leaders," per the New York Times . Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle...

Barack Obama at DNC: 'Do Not Boo. Vote'

Former president makes an impassioned speech for Kamala Harris

(Newser) - Two decades after making his national debut on a Democratic National Convention stage , Barack Obama closed out the second night of the DNC on Tuesday in Chicago, a city particularly meaningful to the former president.
  • Saying Americans want to know who is thinking about their future and their children's
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At DNC Where He Made His Name, Obama Again Has a Big Job

20 years after his national debut, former president will make the case for another historic presidency

(Newser) - Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the US Senate when he stepped onto a Boston stage at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A state lawmaker from Illinois, he had an unusual profile for a headline speaker at a presidential convention. But...

Obama Drops His Summer Reading, Music Lists

Former president is having a 'brat' summer with Charli XCX's '365,' among other tunes

(Newser) - With the year's warmest weather heading into its final stretch, former President Obama has dropped his summer song and reading lists. "With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I've been listening to lately—and it wouldn't be my playlist if it didn'...

Barack, Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris

He says they'll do 'everything we can' to get her into the Oval Office

(Newser) - It arrived later than endorsements from some other key Democrats, but Vice President Kamala Harris now has the endorsement of Barack and Michelle Obama. In a post on X Friday, the former president said they called "our friend" Harris earlier this week. "We told her we think she'...

Clintons Endorse Harris as Obama Focuses on Biden

All praise president's decision to withdraw

(Newser) - Bill and Hillary Clinton, who have three Democratic presidential nominations between them, endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden halted his candidacy. "We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her," the Clintons...

Increasingly Abandoned by His Allies, Biden 'Fuming'

As the drumbeat from his own party sounds to get him to step aside, president is isolated in Delaware

(Newser) - On a weekend in which he was rumored to be taking his name off the top of the ticket, the New York Times reports that President Biden is recovering from COVID at his beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware, and there's likely some fist-shaking going on in the general direction...

Reports Suggest Biden Has Lost Obama, Too

Washington Post and the AP say the former president is airing his concerns to allies

(Newser) - The biggest name of all among Democrats has been added to the list of those expressing doubts about President Biden's candidacy—Barack Obama. On Thursday, two outlets reported that the former president has aired his concerns to allies, though not necessarily to the president himself. The wording is nuanced:...

Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him
Biden Team Sees Obama
as Guiding Push to Oust Him
the rundown
Jul 11, 2024 1:00 PM CDT

Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him

Pelosi also is reportedly working behind the scenes, listening to critics

(Newser) - As Democrats continue to debate the possibility of replacing President Biden as nominee, Politico reports that two big names are shaping that discussion behind the scenes: Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. Details and related coverage:
  • Maneuverings: Obama spoke with George Clooney before the actor's Wednesday op-ed urging the president
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Trump Has Some Words for George Clooney

Former president characterizes actor as a 'rat' just like 'Crooked Joe'

(Newser) - The Wall Street Journal calls it an op-ed that "ricocheted across show business and political circles"—and it's one that's still being buzzed about. "We are not going to win in November with this president," wrote actor George Clooney—a big fundraiser for the...

James Carville Lays Out His Plan to Save Democrats

Strategist predicts Biden is out, says Obama and Clinton should pick 8 contenders

(Newser) - Democratic strategist James Carville gets right to the point in his New York Times column about the current mess for his party: "Mark my words: Joe Biden is going to be out of the 2024 presidential race." He doesn't spend much time on how that will come...

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