Barack Obama may be bringing a change to politics that he never intended.
Exactly what his change is has been open to discussion by many. Some see it as a change from George Bush policies, a strong liberal agenda or a new bipartisanship.
The one change we know is that politics is moving from the front page [...]
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Iranian Hardliners Have Reason To Fear Obama
Posted in January 2nd, 2009
The Barack Obama Presidency is a clear threat to one American foe in particular. That is the hard-line Muslim fundamentalists of Iran.
Firmly in control in Iran is the 69-year-old leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei has supporters in all the important government offices and is the man who really pulls the strings for Iranian President Mahmoud [...]
Obamas To Stay At Washington Hotel; Official Residence For Incoming Presidents Already Booked
Posted in January 1st, 2009
by Glenn Church in Barack Obama
The Obamas are moving to Washington but they will not be able to stay at the traditional house for incoming Presidents, the Blair House, until January 15. Instead, they will stay at the Hay Adams Hotel.
Last month, the Bush administration informed the Obamas that the Blair House, opposite the White House, was booked for farewell [...]
Obama Rolls Over To A Special Interest — Bowlers
Posted in December 28th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Barack Obama
He hasn’t even assumed office, and he has already caved in to a special interest.
In this case, Barack Obama has decided not to rip out the White House bowling lane and replace it with a basketball court.
After his election, Obama announced just such a plan. Obama may have been trying to erase bad memories from [...]
McCain Voted For Bush Policies More Than Any Other Senator In 2008
Posted in December 23rd, 2008
According the Congressional Quarterly, John McCain supported President George Bush’s position in the Senate 89% of the time during the 110th Congress. That made McCain Bush’s most reliable supporter. In second place was Richard Lugar with 87%. Joe Biden and Barack Obama trailed with 33% and 28% respectively.
According to this survey, Obama’s campaign ads suggesting [...]
Obama’s “Beergate”
Posted in December 23rd, 2008
by Glenn Church in Barack Obama
Has Barack Obama tried to bribe some reporters with free beers?
While on the links in Hawaii, Obama drove his cart up to some reporters taking pictures of him playing golf. Probably aware that vacation pictures are not the best thing in these recession-mired times, Obama told the reporters that there was free beer available on [...]
Southerners Feeling Slighted By Obama
Posted in December 20th, 2008
Barack Obama’s picks for his Cabinet and other high positions has something for just about everyone. He has chosen Republicans, Hispanics, Asians, African-Americans, women and the possibility of a gay Secretary of the Navy looms as a real possibility. Obama claims it is the most diverse government in history. However, there is one group conspicuously [...]
Obama And Richardson May Have Plans For Marijuana Reform
Posted in December 18th, 2008
Some think Bill Richardson got the short-end of the stick on cabinet appointments, but Richardson may have plans for the Commerce Department that might surprise a few people.
Federal marijuana reform may be on the horizon.
Barack Obama has already admitted to inhaling, and new pictures circulating of him in a Panama hat while in college show [...]
On Inauguration Day Should Obama Party Or Cancel?
Posted in December 15th, 2008
Barack Obama’s transition team has found a problem they are not sure how to navigate. Actually, it is his party team that has the problem. The team preparing for the inauguration party is not quite sure how hard to party.
In these troubled times, the party organizers don’t want to look insensitive.
Obama’s inaugural address is likely [...]
Is Obama Planning Cuts In The Space Program?
Posted in December 13th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Barack Obama
Although Barack Obama endorsed the Bush, administration’s plan to put a man back on the moon in 2020, word is leaking out that an Obama administration may not be onboard after all.
From the OrlandoSentinal.com comes this dustup between the Obama transition team and NASA Administrator Mike Griffin:
NASA administrator Mike Griffin is not cooperating with President-elect [...]
