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August 1, 2019

Obama allies fume as Dem candidates blast legacy to score points on Biden: 'Wrong and terrible'

High-profile Obama administration alumni pointedly warned the Democratic presidential candidates to “be wary of attacking” the popular two-term president’s record, in the wake of Wednesday's debate where top-tier contenders bashed his legacy in a bid to score points against former Vice President Joe Biden. 

August 1, 2019

Former Obama adviser blasts 'cringeworthy' Dem debate: It was the 'circular firing squad' Obama warned about

A former economic adviser for the Obama administration had some harsh words Thursday after Democrats aimed their fire at his former boss, Barack Obama. 

August 1, 2019

'Morning Joe' rails against 'desperate' Dems trashing Obama: 'What's wrong with you people?'

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough and his colleagues were up in arms Thursday morning after the second night of the Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, lashing out at the candidates for making former President Barack Obama a bigger target than Donald Trump. 

August 1, 2019

MSNBC hosts blast 2020 Dems for 'attacking' Obama over Trump: 'politically stupid and crazy'

Several MSNBC personalities took aim at the 2020 Democrats for leveling several "attacks" at the Obama administration over President Trump. 

July 31, 2019

Ex-Obama, Hillary official calls Barack Obama 'one of the most popular figures in the country;' talks potential 2020 Dem endorsement

Former Obama White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri weighed in on the state of the 2020 presidential race Wednesday on "The Daily Briefing," and discussed the possibility of former President Barack Obama giving his endorsement to Joe Biden. 

July 27, 2019

Trump blames Obama administration for bad White House air conditioning

President Trump has blamed predecessor Barack Obama for a litany of issues, from the Iran nuclear deal to the crisis at the border, and on Friday he added the alleged poor state of air conditioning in the White House to that list.

July 26, 2019

Obama's high school basketball jersey up for auction, with bids starting at $25,000

If you want pieces of political and sports history, here's your chance at a twofer: Barack Obama's high school basketball jersey is up for sale. The 44th president's 1978-79 Punahou High School jersey is on sale through the middle of next month, and Heritage Auctions has set the opening bid at $25,000.

July 16, 2019

Washington Post columnist urges Obama to condemn Trump, 'reclaim legacy': ‘Your country needs you’

The Washington Post published an open letter from one of its columnist that urges former President Barack Obama to speak out against President Trump to “lift the country’s sights again.”

July 14, 2019

De Blasio blasts Biden over Obama administration's deportation record

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Sunday that former Vice President – and current Democratic presidential primary frontrunner – Joe Biden should “absolutely” answer for the Obama administration’s deportation record.

July 14, 2019

Obama statue is newest addition to South Dakota’s City of Presidents

After two years of work, a bronze statue of former President Barack Obama was unveiled in South Dakota on Saturday afternoon.