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Charlie Daniels Pens an Open Letter to President Obama

Jessica Nicholson — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:00:09 +0000

After President Obama's election to a second term of presidency on November 6, several country artists shared their feelings (both serious and humorous) regarding the election. Now, outspoken entertainer Charlie Daniels has added his opinions into the mix.

Hank Williams, Jr. Says America Has 'Committed Economic Suicide' in Re-Electing President Obama

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:55 +0000

It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Reveals Part in Obama Sour-Faced Meme

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is having quite the year. The 31-year-old starred in 'The Dark Knight Rises' this summer, his time travel thriller 'Looper' hits theaters today, and in November he will be in Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln.'

JGL was also the star of a recent Obama-themed photo meme, in which the 'Inception' star is combined with the President and the First Lady and all are making very sour faces. He discussed the picture during an appearance on 'Conan.'

Michelle Obama's Health Kick Hits Home — Bo Is On a Diet

Emerald Catron — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:30:08 +0000

When the First Lady says she’s serious about healthy food, the First Lady means she is serious about healthy food. Even the First Dog, Bo, is not beyond reproach, and, after packing on a few pounds, is now on a diet. Yes, the dog is on a diet. Granted Bo has been looking a tad [...]

Election 2012 — President Obama Has the Support of Smartphone Users

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:13:10 +0000

Many national polls show President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, essentially tied in the upcoming race for the White House. But according to a new survey, there’s at least one segment of the population Obama has mostly locked up: smartphone users. After Harris Interactive polled almost 800 iPhone and Android users, the group [...]

Morgan Freeman Says Barack Obama Isn't America's First Black President

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:06 +0000

Thanks to his support of civil rights, Bill Clinton has been wryly dubbed by some as “America’s first black president.” But chances are good Morgan Freeman disagrees with that — in fact, he says even Barack Obama doesn’t qualify for the title.

Obama Is 'The First Gay President' If You Believe Newsweek's Cover

Patrick Bateman — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:01:43 +0000

How do you top Time’s cover featuring a mother breastfeeding her fully-grown child? Call Obama “gay” and give him a rainbow-colored halo. Fresh off his groundbreaking decree that he supports gay marriage, which trumped Joe Biden’s earlier pro-gay union statement, Barack Obama now graces the cover of Newsweek to promote Andrew Sullivan’s profile piece titled, [...]

White House Correspondents Dinner: Jimmy Kimmel and Barack Obama Bring the Funny

Jacob Hall — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:03:25 +0000

Traditionally, the White House Correspondents Dinner is an opportunity for the President of the United States to let his guard down and become an entertainer for evening, performing a comedy routine for the crowd before taking his seat and being playfully roasted by a comedian. This year, President Barack Obama was joined by late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Since this is the internet, both of their routines are online for you to see!

Do You Support the Individual Mandate? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:10:09 +0000

This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the constitutionality of the individual mandate from President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The controversial mandate kicks in in 2014, and will require all Americans to have health insurance. The court is expected to make its final ruling on the manner in June. But if [...]

Should Obama's 2010 Heath Care Law Be Repealed? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:39:23 +0000

The health care law of 2010 was the signature legislation of Barack Obama’s first term as President. However, according to a new poll from Gallup, the public is still very divided on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The survey of 1,040 adults asked, if a Republican is elected President in November, would you [...]

Obama's 2012 Campaign Playlist Features Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Darius Rucker + Dierks Bentley

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:25 +0000

Much like former Democratic President Bill Clinton — who went on late night TV playing the sax — President Barack Obama is using music to connect with a potential pool of voters. With the 2012 election nipping at his heels as he seeks re-election, the commander-in-chief has released a 28-track playlist via Spotify for his upcoming campaign.

President Obama's Family Avoids Facebook and DVRs 'Modern Family' Just Like Us!

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:35:25 +0000

He’s one of the most powerful people on the planet, but President Barack Obama is just like every other American with an average American family. According to an interview in PEOPLE, he watches TV and tries to keep his girls away from Facebook, just like any parent. Like we needed an interview to figure that out.

Hank Williams Jr. Issues Statement Clarifying Controversial Hitler Comment

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:18:28 +0000

It may not do anything to save his long-running gig as the musical kickoff for ‘Monday Night Football,’ but Hank Williams, Jr. has issued a personal statement in response to the brouhaha that erupted after his recent appearance on ‘Fox and Friends.’

Williams, who compared a golf match between President Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner to “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,” attempted to clarify his remarks through a post on his website.

Americans Angry At Current State of the Country: Survey

Billy Goforth — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:27:09 +0000

Remember the American dream? Well, it might be a distant memory, if one survey is to be believed. A new poll of 600 Americans found citizens are upset about several issues. Seventy percent say the government isn’t fixing the problems facing the country. Eighty-one percent feel we’re not seeing the types of jobs we need. [...]

Barack Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate

Billy Goforth — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:25:17 +0000

After years of speculation, President Barack Obama silenced critics today by releasing the long form version of his birth certificate from the state of Hawaii.

The birth certificate was posted on the White House's official website, with a statement from White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer.