June 19, 2013

Obama Tells Tom Joyner About Weak First Debate: ‘I was Just too Polite’

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*The president admitted it, he was “too nice” during the first debate. His cool, calm and collect way of politicizing, so to speak,  didn’t do him any favors on this first round of arguments. But Obama said he’ll be stepping his game up the next time. During an interview with Tom Joyner Wednesday morning, the presidential [...]




Obama Still Ahead: President Raises $181 Million in September

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*Recent debate aside, the Obama’s campaign is doing phenomenally. The president and his minions have raised $181 million in September alone for his re-election, the largest total reported on either side of this 2012 campaign, according to Reuters. Another big helper for Obama has been the declining numbers of unemployed Americans, which is certainly a [...]




Jordan & NBA Ballers Down for Obama with ‘Shoot Around’ and Dinner

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*And we thought Michael Jordan was apolitical. Who knew? Yes, it seems MJ is an Obama fan, too and want’s to help him raise funds for his reelection. According to reports, the Hall of Famer and NBA legend is among several famed sports figures that have been tapped by the Obama campaign for a fundraising [...]




Jon Lovitz Calls Obama Out on his Nobel Peace Prize

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*When President Obama got the Nobel Peace Prize, a blanket of shock fell upon the American population. Some questioned what he did to actually get the prestigious recognition. Criticism is on the rise about the whole bit, particularly these days since America has unofficially declared war on a few nations oceans apart. Jon Lovitz, an [...]




Obama Campaign Struggling: Prez Appeals to Donors to Send Money … NOW!

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*President Barack Obama is sounding a little worried about his campaign. On a phone conference with his donors, the president sort of rambled and sounded like he was begging for money and to send it pronto. “The majority on this call maxed out to my campaign last time. I really need you to do the [...]




Obama Campaign Targets Black Community on Gay Marriage

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*Political scientists Hill and Wright said it’s possible some people unhappy about the president’s stand on same-sex marriage might not vote, but Burrell said staying home is out of the question, reports the SunSentinal.com. “People bled and people died and suffered in order for us to gain the right to vote, so the option of not [...]




Black Church Goers Challenged to Choose Between Pastor and President

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*Let’s be clear:  Millions of Black women are deeply in love with President Obama, says Newsone.com. They love the fact that Obama represents the powerful black man who remains dedicated to a black woman and raises beautiful black children.  They fantasize about him in a way that reminds us that love is completely blind:  Policy [...]




Beyonce Thanks Michelle Obama Via Hand Written Letter

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*Although her haters hate to hear it, but Beyonce is a class act. The singer and new mother recently penned an open letter to the first lady, thanking her for all the work she’s done for the country. Maybe it was a political move in an effort to campaign for the Obamas to stay in [...]




Morning Mess: Newt Demands Obama Apology for DeNiro White First Lady Joke

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*Who knew actor Robert DeNiro was also a comedian … and a Newt Gingrich pisser-offer, so to speak? (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) At a fundraiser Monday night in New York, while addressing a starstudded, exclusive crowd in the back room of Locanda Verde,  De [...]




Obama Summons Nicole Avant Back to Hollywood to Mend Ties

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*Nicole Avant, President Obama’s  Bahamas ambassador appointee, is back in Los Angeles to begin raising money for the his re-election campaign. Her job is also to help to help the prez patch things up between him and the entertainment industry. She was the key to the presidents Hollywood campaign in 2008, helping to raise millions. [...]




Video: Herman Cain on a New Campaign Trail

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*Herman Cain may have given up hope to be the president this time around, but he’s not giving up his message. The former pizza man is launching the “Cain’s Revolutions Solution” bus tour. “The first solution we’re going to promote actively is 9-9-9, the revolution,” Cain said, referring to his economic plan that would cut [...]




Herman Cain Taking Campaign to ‘The Jimmy Kimmel Show’ Tonight

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*Since some folks consider him to be a minstrel, er, entertainer, it should as no surprise that Herman Cain is taking his act, oops, GOP presidential campaign to late night TV. If you can’t wait to see Herman Monster do his thang on the comedy stage where he belongs, you’ll be thrilled to know he’s [...]




Race Fans and Others Want Trump Out as Indy 500 Pace Car Driver

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*Did you know that Donald Trump was selected to be the celebrity pace car driver in this year’s Indy 500 centennial celebration?  Well, he’ll actually be driving the day before on May 29. But since he went and created a stir by questioning whether President Obama was born outside the United States and whether he [...]




Wyclef Announces End to Presidential Run

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*Wyclef Jean is done trying to run for president in Haiti. A statement sent today by his publicist says the singer is leaving Haitian politics and will instead devote his time to promoting a new album. Jean’s candidacy ended last month when the Caribbean country’s eight-member provisional electoral council left him and more than a [...]