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December 4, 2020

Videos, virtual events and planned trips: Biden, Obama, Pence, Trump weigh in on Georgia runoffs

President Trump, his predecessor and soon-to-be successor in the White House, as well as Vice President Mike Pence, are all weighing in on Georgia’s two Jan. 5 Senate runoff elections, where the Republican majority in the chamber is up for grabs.

December 4, 2020

Graham says he agrees with Obama that AOC needs more prominent place in Democratic Party

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he agrees with President Obama that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should have a more prominent platform in her party, “in the spirit of unity.” 

December 3, 2020

Montage from 2015 features incoming Biden press secretary Psaki's 'worst' moments as State Dept spox

President-elect Joe Biden announced this week that Jen Psaki will be the next White House press secretary. However, it won't be the first time Psaki helms a podium in front of reporters. 

December 3, 2020

Bush, Clinton, Obama to publicly get coronavirus vaccine to quell Americans' skepticism

Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have all publicly announced that they are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to ensure its safety to the public.

December 3, 2020

Liberal MSNBC host Joy Reid, CNN's Angela Rye push back on Obama, double down on 'Defund police' slogan

The left can’t seem to come together when it comes to the polarizing "defund the police" slogan, creating infighting between Democratic politicians, activists and members of the mainstream media.

December 3, 2020

Obama joining Georgia Dems in virtual rally Friday before Trump heads to state Saturday in critical runoffs

Former President Barack Obama will join Georgia Democratic Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for a virtual rally Friday as the two U.S. Senate runoffs are little more than one month away and the control of the upper chamber hangs in the balance.

December 2, 2020

Obama says he might take COVID vaccine on TV to show he trusts science behind it

Former President Barack Obama has said that he might take a coronavirus vaccine on television in order to assuage fears surrounding the issue.

December 2, 2020

Obama accuses Republicans of 'bait-and-switch' on deficit, urges 'bold government steps' from Biden

Former President Obama argued on Wednesday that Republicans would hypocritically warn about the fiscal impact of economic recovery proposals after passing deficit-inducing tax cuts under President Trump.

December 2, 2020

Liberal 'View' host Sunny Hostin rips Obama for criticism of 'defund the police' movement

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin ripped former President Barack Obama on Wednesday for his critical words about the "defund the police" movement, saying the former community organizer should know better.

December 2, 2020

Obama calls on party to ensure AOC has platform despite socialism being ‘loaded’ word with establishment

Former President Barack Obama said in an interview aired Wednesday that socialism remains a “loaded” word for Democrats, before criticizing his own party for giving Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez only 90 seconds to speak at the Democratic National Convention.