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Watch 'Kid President' Take Over the White House for April Fool's Day

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:57:14 +0000

Even the White House managed to get into the spirit of things on this April Fool’s Day. In honor of the holiday, the White House released a video of the “Kid President,” featuring a pint-sized tot at the podium. You might recognize nine-year-old Robby Novak from his hit Web series ‘Kid President‘ where he’s, well, [...]

President Barack Obama + The History Channel's Satan – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:58:14 +0000

The History Channel is trying a new approach to draw in viewers: serialized fictional dramas like 'The Bible' and ~~'Game of Vikings'~~ 'Vikings.' Strangely enough for something on the History Channel, neither program has pickers or pawn shops, and the 10-hour live-action version of the Bible has a Beelzebub who looks suspiciously like President Barack Obama.

Scathing political commentary? Or a makeup artist who desperately wanted a pink slip?

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor + Beyonce Perform at President Obama's 2013 Inauguration [VIDEOS]

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:03:46 +0000

President Barack Obama, our 44th president, has been sworn in for his second term, and the inauguration was exactly the star-studded occasion we've come to expect from our celeb-popular Commander-in-Chief.

Case in point: Musical performances included James Taylor singing 'America the Beautiful,' followed by Kelly Clarkson's rendition of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and Beyonce wrapping things up with 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

A Group of Minnesotans Pay Big Bucks for One Bottle of President Obamas Home Brew

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:45:29 +0000

This may go down in history as the most expensive bottle of beer ever, a whopping $1,200 for the Barrack Obama White House brew called “White House Ale.” Beer enthusiast Mark Magerkurth and a few friends purchased the bottle in a off the record auction in Tennessee with all of the proceeds going to a [...]

Election 2012: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry + More Tweet In Celebration of Obama's Victory

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:33:46 +0000

President Obama certainly has his share of celebrity supporters, so when he won reelection on Tuesday night, you could feel the joy radiating off their Twitter pages.

While Donald Trump came hilariously unhinged, other (actual) celebs celebrated in expected fashion.

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:48:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Obama Projected to Win Re-Election, Tweets Victory Photo

TheFW Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:58:20 +0000

Following a win in the state of Ohio, Barack Obama is being projected as the winner of the 2012 presidential race. To celebrate, Obama tweeted the above photo of himself embracing Michelle with the words, “Four more years.” See Obama’s tweet below. For more 2012 election coverage, go here. Update: The tweet has already become [...]

The Politics of Drinking: Does the Kind of Alcohol You Drink Predict Who You Will Vote For? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:40 +0000

The 2012 Election is only a matter of hours away, which means only one thing - an end to all of those aggressive political ads! Well, that and the fact we'll be electing new leaders. Among the decisions we'll be voting on this season is one about who should be the next President of the United States. Whether you've already decided who is getting your vote or you're undecided one study claims the type of alcohol you most frequently enjoy says a lot about who you will vote for.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:50:17 +0000

Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate’s focus was foreign policy. Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion: This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore [...]

President Barack Obama Visits 'The Daily Show'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:40:45 +0000

Barack Obama made an appearance on last night’s ‘The Daily Show‘ just 18 days before Election Day. What did the President have to say? Did he show his lighter side? Will he be able to convince you to vote for him? Despite host Jon Stewart’s comedic leanings, the ‘Daily Show’ interview was played mostly straight. [...]

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2 — Highlights From the Town-Hall Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:50:56 +0000

The second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started just after 9 o’clock from the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The town-hall-style debate, with an audience of uncommitted voters selected by Gallup, was moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley. Here are some highlights of the action: The first question of [...]

The First Presidential Debate Gets the "Bad Lip Reading" Treatment Including Jim Lehrer Singing "Eye of the Sparrow" [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:26:19 +0000

As Americans get ready to watch Vice Presidential candidates Paul Ryan and Joe Biden duke it out on Thursday night in Danville, KY, the internet is graced with a humorous look at the first Presidential debate of 2012. The guys from Bad Lip Reading are back, offering a funny look back at last week’s debate. Funny [...]

Katy Perry Sports Patriotic Mani + Performs at Obama Fundraiser

Jessica Sager — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:26:50 +0000

Katy Perry showed her support for incumbent president and 2012 hopeful Barack Obama at a recent fundraiser, performing not only her own hits, but also a cover of the Al Green’s classic ‘Let’s Stay Together.’ Perry donned a floor-length olive green gown for her cover, complete with attached shawl. We have to say, the color [...]

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:05:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET yesterday (October 3) from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the [...]

Ann Romney and Michelle Obama Go Head to Head in First Lady Cookie Recipe Contest

Nick Cooper — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:43:33 +0000

While Barack and Mitt duke it out at the podium, Michelle Obama and Ann Romney have jumped into the cooking ring with Family Circle Magazine running a cookie recipe contest between the two women that could be the First Lady starting in 2013. Family Circle Magazine has been doing a Presidential Cookie Bake-off since 1992, pitting the [...]

Take a Quiz to Find Out Which Presidential Candidate You Side With

Laura Peterson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:03:23 +0000

Presidential Election 2012. If you’re someone who’s “into politics” then this may be an exciting time for you. I wouldn’t say I’m a political person–and mostly because I follow the simple rule of avoiding discussion on two subjects with people I’d like to remain friends with. Religion and Politics. The other reason I tend to [...]

President Obama Addresses Nicki Minaj's Mitt Romney Lyric

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Rapper Nicki Minaj sparked an unnecessary controversy over her Mitt Romney line, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b----es is f---ing up the economy," on Lil Wayne's 'Mercy (Freestyle).' President Obama called in to Orlando station Power 95.3 on Monday (Sept. 10) to weigh in on Nicki’s lyrics.

Exuberant Fan Catches Obama In Crushing Bear Hug

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:30:38 +0000

While on the campaign trail in Fort Pierce, Florida, yesterday, President Barack Obama found himself on the receiving end of a monster bear hug courtesy of a 6-foot, 3-inch tall restaurant owner weighing 260 pounds. Where’s the Secret Service when you need them? When Obama entered the Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Sunday, [...]

President Obama Answers Questions on Reddit

Tony Hart — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:04:48 +0000

Further proof that the media and how are leaders communicate with us is changing in Americas as President Obama joined the internet community Reddit this afternoon and does a “AMA” or ask me anything session with its users. Just after 3 o’clock this afternoon the thread was started on the Reddit homepage with the photo [...]