Wes Barrett Archive

White House Says Clinton, Summers In Line With Obama on Tax Policy

Published June 06, 2012

Two clarifications by President Obama's supporters in less than 24 hours is probably not what the White House was looking for, especially as top Republicans in Congress amplify their call for the renewal of the so-called Bush tax cuts, due to expire Jan. 1.

Campaign Money Spent in Battleground States Being Raised in Big Coastal Cities

Published June 04, 2012

Campaign Money Spent in Battleground States Being Raised in Big Coastal Cities

Published June 04, 2012

President Obama heads to New York City for three fundraisers Monday evening and while his race to retain the White House may be decided in a handful of swing states across the country, the campaign's battle for money to fund contests in places like Ohio, Colorado and Wisconsin is being waged in a handful of mostly large and coastal cities. Obama for America has held 94 fundraisers in New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C. and the state of California while only 47 have taken place across the rest of the country.

Afghanistan and Euro Economic Problems to Top Talks at Chicago NATO Summit

Published May 20, 2012

Afghanistan and Euro Economic Problems to Top Talks at Chicago NATO Summit

Published May 20, 2012

CHICAGO -- President Obama arrived in his hometown of Chicago Saturday night looking to collaborate with European allies at the NATO summit on bringing the war in Afghanistan to a close, but the shadow of the Eurozone economic troubles is sure to blanket the talks.

Camp David Provides Unique Setting for First of Its Kind Summit

Published May 18, 2012

Camp David Provides Unique Setting for First of Its Kind Summit

Published May 18, 2012

When world leaders arrive at Camp David Friday evening to begin the G8 summit, they will add a new chapter to the history of the rural retreat that is an iconic part of the presidential past.

RNC Files Complaint Over Obama Swing State Travel

Published April 25, 2012

RNC Files Complaint Over Obama Swing State Travel

Published April 25, 2012

The Republican National Committee filed a formal complaint with the Government Accountability Office Wednesday, accusing the Obama administration of using taxpayer funds to campaign on President Obama's recent trip to three swing states, despite White House claims President Obama was giving speeches at official events.

Obama Calls Secret Service Agents Accused in Colombia Scandal Knuckleheads

Published April 24, 2012