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President Barack Obama Named Time Magazine's 2012 'Person of the Year'

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:30:02 +0000

Hail to the chief — and Time magazine’s 2012 Person of the Year — President Barack Obama. Obama is a two-time winner, having initially scored the title back in 2008 after he was sworn in as the United States’ first African-American president. This time around, Time lauded Obama for “finding and forging a new majority, [...]

Facebook Helps President Obama Pardon Two Turkeys

Emerald Catron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:01:33 +0000

After a neck and neck online competition, President Obama today granted pardon to two turkeys, Cobbler and Gobbler. Cobbler, who likes eating cranberries and listening to Carly Simon, narrowly beat out Gobbler, the corn-eating turkey who loves bluegrass. (The voting took place via Facebook poll.) President Obama named Gobbler as Cobbler’s “alternate.” The pair will [...]

Obama's Acceptance Speech From Last Night's Election

J. Patrick — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:16:33 +0000

Last night Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. The President collected 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency). Below is a transcript of the President’s speech given in Chicago, Ill. Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony [...]

President Obama Photobombed by Adorable Smooching Kids

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:31:08 +0000

It takes a lot to upstage the President of the United States in a photograph, but these grade school kids have done it. We're not the only ones who think so. Even the president himself (or at least his Twitter account) labeled this the "picture of the day." We're pretty sure it's not because of the kid who's trying to eat his shirt. Or the way the president isn't looking at the camera either. Can you guess why?

The Best Memes, GIFs and Tweets From the Presidential Debate

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:15:21 +0000

As soon as we heard that Tumblr was going to be providing coverage of the debate via impromptu GIFs, we knew this election would at least be entertaining. Thanks should go especially to Mitt Romney's comment about Big Bird, which prompted tens of thousands of tweets. Here are the best of the internet reactions to last night's debate.

Obama Bear Hugger Facing Yelp Backlash

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:15:42 +0000

You've probably already seen the photo of Big Apple Pizza owner Scott Van Duzer giving Barack Obama a mighty bear hug hug during a campaign stop the President made in Fort Pierce, FL over the weekend.

The picture started to go viral on Sunday, and suddenly Van Duzer became an instant-celebrity who is currently making the media rounds. But when the muscular 46-year-old, a self-proclaimed Republican, said he would also be voting for his new hug buddy it didn't sit well with some conservatives.

Exuberant Fan Catches Obama In Crushing Bear Hug

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:20:38 +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, [...]

Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney In the Smartphone Showdown Game of the Year

Emerald Catron — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:30:34 +0000

It’s not everyday that you get to see Mitt Romney smacked in the face with a hot dog or President Obama trounced with a balloon sword… Until now. Thanks to a new, free phone game called Vote!!!, you can see it every day. It might seem like they’ve lost sight of the point of democratic elections by making the two presidential candidates go toe-to-toe, but the folks at Epic Games could actually be on to something.

'Time' Asks How Old is Too Old & Obama's Thoughts on Gay Marriage – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:48 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog!

Three good jokes and one bad one ... or vice versa. You tell me.

Have you seen the Time magazine breast-feeding cover? The story asks how old is too old for

Automotive Industry Saved + Underwear Bombs + Gay Marriage and Mullets – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:04:12 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Three good jokes and one bad one … or vice versa. You tell me. Despite writing a New York Times commentary in 2008 saying the federal government should let Detroit go belly up, Mitt Romney this week took credit for saving the auto industry. That [...]

Gingrich is a Quitter + Obama & Clinton BFFs + Long Line to the Summer Olympics – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:27 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one … or vice versa. You tell me. Newt Gingrich said last week that he was preparing to quit the Presidential race this week. Don’t tell us you’re preparing to quit. Just quit. Like Dark Helmet told the crew in ‘Spaceballs’: “Your [...]

Buffet of Skittles Bought with Frozen Money? – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:21:04 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Three good jokes and one bad one … or vice versa. You tell me. President Obama is urging Congress to pass what he calls the Buffett Rule. Newt Gingrich was initially in favor of it. Then he realized Buffett didn’t mean food. An artist has [...]

Tax Extensions, Obama on Jay Z + Secret Service Agents in Columbia – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:31:05 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Three good jokes and one bad one … or vice versa. You tell me. Like 10 million other Americans, Mitt Romney has filed for an extension on his taxes. Most people want the extra time to figure out how much they owe. Romney needs it [...]

Trekkies + Missiles + Stooges – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:34:33 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Three good jokes and one bad one – you decide which is which. Last week in a meeting with a member of the original Star Trek cast, President Obama flashed the Vulcan salute. So apparently the race for the geek vote is now officially on. [...]

All About Obamacare – Heller's Monoblog

Andy Heller — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:19:12 +0000

It’s a monologue, it’s a blog … it’s a monoblog! Two good jokes and one bad one – you decide which is which. The Supreme Court continues deliberations today on Obamacare. Opponents are saying that if government can force you to buy health insurance it could also force you to buy other things, like broccoli. [...]

It's Barack Obama's Yearbook Photo!

Rod Prahin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:25:26 +0000

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Barack Obama 'Sings' Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:07 +0000

It's clear that the creator of this video has mad editing skills, but we're convinced a girlfriend is something he's only read about or seen on TV. Probably the TV in his parents' basement.

YouTube user "Baracksdubs" has pored through President Obama's speeches, and created a "Barack Obama" remake of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way."

It's cool. It's creepy. It's after the jump.

What Did President Barack Obama Buy on His Holiday Shopping Trip? [PHOTOS]

Nick Romano — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:00:20 +0000

Now here’s some fun holiday news. President Barack Obama shops at Best Buy and PetSmart… just like us! And what, pray tell, was our nation’s leader shopping for? Why, Christmas gifts for the family, of course. Along his route, Obama picked up ‘Just Dance 3′ for Nintendo Wii, a ‘Sims’ game and iTunes gift cards [...]

Newt Gingrich Offered $1 Million to Drop out of Presidential Race

George McIntyre — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:08:13 +0000

Talk-show host Michael Savage has offered presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich a cool million out of his own pocket to drop out of the race. Savage doesn't think the Republican has a real shot at the White House, and feels that Mitt Romney has a better chance of beating Barack Obama.

On his website, he refers to Gingrich as a "fat, old, white man." Ouch. Read details of the offer after the jump.

Obama Seems to Think Crocodile Attacks Are a Legit Hazard in Australia

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:00:53 +0000

When Barack Obama arrives in Australia’s Northern Territory Thursday, the region’s chief minister Paul Henderson will greet and hand the American president a policy that insures him against a crocodile attack. While Henderson promises every precaution will be taken to keep Obama away from the giant reptiles, which the Northern Territory is famous for, if one [...]