In the history of mankind, many republics have risen, have flourished for a less or greater time, and then have fallen because their citizens lost the power of governing themselves and thereby of governing their state. TR
“Boehner, of course I’m not saying, It’s my way or the highway. I’m saying, Take it or leave it.” – Barack Obama A note from our attorneys: This is not a real quote
10:10 am || Departs the White House 11:05 am || Arrives Philadelphia 11:45 am || Tours the Rodon Group manufacturing facility; Hatfield, Pa. 12:05 pm || Delivers remarks at the Rodon facility 12:05 pm || Departs Philadelphia 12:05 pm || Arrives White House All times Eastern
Updated 10:25 pm ET Though the White House has refused to release much information about today’s lunchtime meeting between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, White House Dossier was able to implant a microphone in Romney’s hair this morning and listen to the whole thing. While a thick coating of hairspray interfered with the recording, WHD was able to pick up much of the conversation,
Vice President Joe Biden, who with his wife Dr. Jill Biden earned $379,000 in 2011, made a surprise visit to the discount warehouse store Costco in Washington today. While the Bidens have been Costco members in the past, according to the White House, Biden got his card reactivated just Wednesday for today’s photo op. Among the items Biden purchased were an apple pie, fire logs,
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President Obama is reportedly scheduled to be vacationing in Hawaii on January 2, the date billions in spending cuts – and untold consequences for the economy – will kick in if a deal is not reached on the “fiscal cliff.” According to the Hawaii Reporter, residents who live in the area of Oahu where Obama and his family vacation have been told that the usual
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