Category Archives: Obama

Analysis: Tough fight for Obama in 2012 in some key states

Posted on September 4, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama bucked decades-old electoral trends to win the White House in 2008, taking nine states that had supported Republican George W. Bush four years earlier. Reuters Related articles Tough Economic Climate Means Bad News For Obama (huffingtonpost.com) Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Hollywood players, fashion editor among Obama’s elite fundraisers

Posted on September 4, 2011 by editor

President Obama has tapped a group of more than 240 elite fundraisers coast-to-coast to collect donations on his behalf in the past three months — a sharp dropoff from the roughly 560 fundraisers who helped fuel his 2008 campaign. USA … Continue reading →

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What Obama’s record fundraising haul means for Election 2012

Posted on September 4, 2011 by editor

President Obama raised $47 million for his campaign and another $38 million for the Democratic Party during the second quarter of 2011 – a record haul for this early in the election cycle. CSM Related articles Karl on the haul … Continue reading →

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The Economy and the 2012 Election: How Obama Could Win (or Lose)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by editor

Fifteen months out from the 2012 presidential election, how are things looking for Obama? Not great. “It’s going to be a very close, competitive election … a street fight for the presidency,” White House aide and 2008 campaign manager David … Continue reading →

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Unions Wedded To — But Wary Of — Obama In 2012

Posted on September 4, 2011 by editor

Bracing for an election cycle that will be marked by heavy outside spending, massive voter registration drives, and 16 months of presidential politicking, the American labor movement confronts a daunting slate of demographic changes and other trends that could make … Continue reading →

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Obama criticizes tone of early 2012 campaigning

Posted on August 23, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama struck back on Thursday against his political rivals seeking the Republican presidential nomination, saying they were attacking his economic record without having solid plans of their own. Reuters Related articles Huntsman criticizes rivals in prime time interview … Continue reading →

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Obama Campaign Seeks Long-Term, Big-Money ‘Partners’ Donors for 2012

Posted on August 23, 2011 by editor

Donors who pledge $75,800 to the Obama Victory Fund will be named “Presidential Partners” and will be invited to quarterly campaign briefings that are sometimes attended by the president, said a Democratic official who wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama Sees Personal Stake in 2012 Election, Wants Second Obama Term

Posted on August 23, 2011 by editor

First lady Michelle Obama today said her global advocacy on behalf of women and young people gives her a personal stake in her husband’s re-election, and that she eagerly awaits the coming campaign. ABC News Related articles Stylist offers to … Continue reading →

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Obama treading carefully on gay issues in 2012 bid

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama has delivered important political victories for gays but is unlikely to push his support for gay rights much further before the 2012 election in case he alienates independent voters. Reuters Related articles Rainbows too politically charged for … Continue reading →

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Why Obama Is Likely to Lose in 2012

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama is likely to be defeated in 2012. The reason is that he faces four serious threats. The economy is very weak and unlikely to experience a robust recovery by Election Day. Key voter groups have soured on … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama To Tweet Personally Leading Up To 2012 Election

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign could get a social media boost after some major changes announced today. The big news: the president himself will be tweeting on occasion, according to TechCrunch. Each presidential tweet will be signed “-BO.” HuffPo … Continue reading →

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Hispanics Won’t Save Obama in 2012

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

According to the 2010 Census, there were 308.7 million people residing in the U.S. on April 1, 2010, of which 50.5 million (16 percent) were of Hispanic or Latino origin. Forbes Related articles Why President Obama Is In Puerto Rico … Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day: States Where Unemployment Could Hurt Obama in 2012

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

At this point, it’s beginning to look likely that the U.S. unemployment rate will still be around 8% when the next presidential election occurs in November 2012. That presents a serious challenge for President Obama. He’ll have to convince voters … Continue reading →

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Would you pay $10k for a photo with the First Lady?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

If Barack Obama’s worried about finding enough cash for his 2012 election campaign, he needn’t be – his wife’s got it covered. Daily Mail UK Related articles Michelle Obama Predicts Long, Difficult Re-Election Campaign (blogs.wsj.com) Google Denies Favoritism in Obama … Continue reading →

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Obama heads to Puerto Rico, with eye on 2012

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

In a trip heavy with implications for 2012, President Obama will visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday with an eye toward impressing enfranchised Puerto Ricans on the mainland U.S. Wash Times Related articles The president and Puerto Rico (thehill.com) Obama Makes … Continue reading →

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Obama in 2012: Who can challenge him?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

Democrats might be forgiven if they believe the sky has been falling since June arrived. The economic numbers are almost all wretched. And so is the situation in the Middle East. The pressure to quit Afghanistan is rising. Nobody seems … Continue reading →

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2012 presidential election: Why shifting demographics make Barack Obama the stronger candidate

Posted on June 17, 2011 by editor

Two polls released within days of each other offer hints at how the 2012 presidential elections might play out. One is good for the Republicans, the other offers hope to President Obama. The second is the more important, and it … Continue reading →

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Obama 2012 Election Strategy Will be Fluid

Posted on June 17, 2011 by editor

In the 2012 rendition, Obama’s team will be carefully watching economic trends in beleaguered blue states and shifting demographics in traditional bastions of Republican support like Georgia and Arizona. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina indicated to Politico that they would … Continue reading →

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2012 presidential election: Why shifting demographics make Barack Obama the stronger candidate

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

Two polls released within days of each other offer hints at how the 2012 presidential elections might play out. One is good for the Republicans, the other offers hope to President Obama. The second is the more important, and it … Continue reading →

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Obama holds big 2012 lead over Republicans

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama retains a big lead over possible Republican rivals in the 2012 election despite anxiety about the economy and the country’s future, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Wednesday. Reuters Related articles Obama trails Romney … oh, wait! … Continue reading →

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