Wes Barrett Archive

Carney Says Gingrich is Lying about $2.50 Gas

Published March 12, 2012

In a shot aimed directly at one of GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's primary talking points, White House spokesman Jay Carney amped up the rhetoric during Monday's press briefing saying a politician who promises $2.50 gas is lying.

Obama to Address AIPAC Conference

Published February 21, 2012

Obama to Address AIPAC Conference

Published February 21, 2012

President Obama will address a meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in early March.

Obama Campaign Site Uses First Family Photo Despite President's Concerns Over Mixing Family and Politics

Published February 15, 2012

Obama Campaign Site Uses First Family Photo Despite President's Concerns Over Mixing Family and Politics

Published February 15, 2012

A page on President Obama's campaign website that solicits email addresses and zip codes of potential supporters features a recent photo of the first family despite the president's claims he doesn't like his family being on the political scene.

Obama's Position on Gay Marriage Still Evolving

Published February 07, 2012

Obama's Position on Gay Marriage Still Evolving

Published February 07, 2012

President Obama's position on gay marriage is still evolving according to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney who was peppered with questions from reporters asking about the issue after a federal appeals court shot down a California ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday.

White House to Host Military Dinner Marking End of Iraq War

Published February 06, 2012

White House to Host Military Dinner Marking End of Iraq War

Published February 06, 2012

President Obama and the first lady will host Iraq War veterans for a White House dinner at the end of February to mark the end of the Iraq War.

Carney: White House Not Involved in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Published February 06, 2012