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Showing posts with label first 100 days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label first 100 days. Show all posts
Friday, May 1, 2009
How Each Cabler Covered Obama's 100th Day
I'm good with the caricaturization of MSNBC.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
4/29/09: Complete Presidential Press Conference
I really do think it's kinda cool that the White House is the only YouTuber alllowed to go over the 10 minute level.
The Daily Show- Obama's First 100 Days
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Post-100 Days Presser MSNBC commentary
By GottaLaff
On MSNBC, a quick recap with commentary:
Keith Olbermann: He's seen the docs that Cheney referred to. And he's working on the States Secrets doc.
Rachel Maddow: His framing was surprising, one that liberals will be disappointed in.
Keith: Did previous administration sanction torture? He didn't really answer.
Rachel: "Whatever legal rationales were used, it was a mistake." A mistake isn't a crime. But he accepted framing that torture is the quick way, shortcut to get info, but one that might be efficacious in some way.
Keith: He avoided ... calling it a "mistake", like Republicans... dichotomous answer. Specific and informational, but a sidestep.
Rachel: The way I've seen it is not the way Obama sees it.
President Obama's First 100 Days Press Conference: Open Thread
By GottaLaff
Tapper: Did previous administration torture? Waterboarding is torture. I put an end to that. Not because there's not info yielded by detainees, but because we could have gotten the info another way, consistent with our values. This will make us safer over the long term. We can still get info, it may be harder, but we're willing to hold true to our ideals even when it's hard. And it takes away a critical recruitment tool of Al Qaeda.
Asked it again: I believe waterboarding is torture, and whatever legal rational was used, it was a mistake.
Mark Knoller: Did you read that it saved lives? Can you envision yourself ever authorizing it?
I have read the docs. The public justifications of the techniques doesn't answer, could we have gotten info w/o them? Or are we safer as a consequence? So my decision... was based on consultation with security team. So we should not take short cuts that would undermine who we are.
Chuck Todd asked about Pakistan:
"I'm confident that we can make sure Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is secure" but gravely concerned about situation in Pakistan.
Chip Reid, re: Arlen Specter--one party rule? State of R party?
I like Arlen. Being in Dem caucus will liberate him. I'm under no illusions that suddenly I'll have a rubber stamp Senate... that's how it should be. Congress is a co-equal branch of gov't. We'll have to compromise. To my R friends: I want them to realize that me reaching out has been genuine. I can't define bipartisanship as being willing to accept [their ideas]. But we can work together. Politics in America changes quickly. Things are never as good, or as bad, as they seem. I was 30 points down in Iowa. We're moving in the right direction, restoring confidence. Opposing on every front not a good strategy.
Ed Henry: Do you hope that Congress sends you Freedom of Choice Act? Abortion:
My position has been consistent. Abortion is moral, ethical issue. It's not simply an issue about women's freedom and nothing else. It's an individual issue. I'm pro choice because I don't think women take it casually. They're in a better position to make these decisions better than Congress or the president, along w/ their families, doctors, clergy. I'd like to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies.
It's not my hightest legislative priority. But I'd like to tamp down the anger by finding areas of agreement.
Q: What has surprised, humbled, enchanted you about presidency?
[Laffy Note:Enchanted??]
Surprised by the number of issues that came to a head all at the same time. Troubled? Less troubled, but sobered by change in D.C. comes slowly. Let's take a time out from political games. That hasn't happened. Enchanted? Uhhhh... enchanted. Uhh... When I meet our servicemen and women, enchanted isn't the word I would use, but I am so profoundly impressed and grateful... They're really good at their job, sacrifice on our behalf, w/o complaint... They are fiercely loyal to our country. The more I interact, I'm grateful to them. Humbled? By the fact that the presidency is extraordinarily powerful, but we're part of a broader tapestry of American life. I can't just press a button and have the bankers do what I want, or turn on a switch and Congress falls in line. So, you make your best arguments, listen, and coax. It's a ship, not a speedboat. And humbled by everyone's patience.
Q: Immigration... what is your strategy for reform? Still w/in the first year? And will you reach out to McCain?
We reach out to him on a lot of issues. He's right on immigration. And others... We want to get this done. What I hope is that we can convene a working group of legislators... to start looking at a framework... meanwhile, take key administrative steps to lay the groundwork for legislation. America needs confidence we can execute a package. Napolitano has knowledge, is reviewing on how to strengthen border security. I see the process moving this first year. I'm accused of doing too much. Ultimately I don't control the legislative calendar...
Q: States Secrets Privilege... how do you differ from Bush?
It should be modified, it's over broad. We were in a week, didn't have time, had to respond to immediate case in front of us. There will be cases in which nat'l security interests are genuinely at stake. You can't litigate without revealing covert info... But searching for ways to redact, etc. so a judge in chambers can review info, there should be additional tools. We're interested in pursuing that. Holder, Greg Craig, others are working on that.
Q: Government is a shareholder in public companies...
We should be shareholders looking to get out. I don't want to run companies, banks. I've got two wars I'm running already. We are in unique circumstances. We had to step in. I don't agree with every decision made by BushCo re: TARP. Auto co's: America should have a functioning auto industry. We shouldn't attach an umbilical cord between the auto co's and Treasury. But we have to restructure. When risks are diminished, we get out, find private buyers. We shouldn't micromanage, but the American taxpayer has a right to scrutinized what's being proposed. We have to strike a balance. My job is to ask them, why is it you guys can't compete with Japan, etc? Give me a plan so you'r building off your strengths. The co's that emerge from this crisis, they'll be in a position to do really well globally. I want to help them get there, but we don't enjoy meddling in the private sector.
[He just cracked Helen Thomas up.]
I'd love a nice lean portfolio [he just listed the enormous list of crises he has to deal with].
NRCC report card for Obama's First 100 Days. Hint: 1.1 GPA
By GottaLaff
The NRCC has given President Obama a report card for his First Hundred Days. And who should America trust more to give failing grades to an A student than those who fail epically?
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart- How to Judge a Guy in 100 Days
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I'm with Jon on this, it's going to be a brutal day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
How has the Obama presidency changed your state?
By GottaLaff
Explore this interactive map to learn about the progress we've made in the last 100 days and the stories of real Americans whose lives have already been touched. Then spread the word by passing it along to your friends and family.The best 100 days we've had in years.
Monday, April 27, 2009
New DNC Ad: 'Foundation for Change'
Seems a little like gilding the lily to me, but hey, it's their money.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sarah Palin Lashes Out At Obama
The New York Post gave a bunch of the usual suspects a chance to weigh in on "100 Days, 100 Mistakes" about Obama and Sarah Palin's obviously ghostwritten bit is on "bipartisanship". No, I'm not kidding. Seriously, actual sentence construction? A taste-
For now, Obama's back-pedal on the bipartisanship promise just makes him look insincere. But the real consequences of the mistake will be felt soon enough. As Presidents Bush and Clinton could tell him, congressional majorities do change -- and at some point, Obama will need Republicans on his side. He'd be smart to spend his second 100 days making up for the serious snubs of his first.You just keep up the floundering there Sar, we'll see who's laughing in 2012.
Quotes from Obama's first 100 days
I just picked out a few of my favorites, the full list is here.
"The impact of this recession is real and it is everywhere. But while our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken, though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before." -- His first address to a joint session of Congress on Feb 24.
"It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak." -- Comment after he was asked at a news conference March 24 why it took him so long to express outrage over executive bonuses at the big insurer American International Group Inc.
"Our government has forced what I believe is a false choice between sound science and moral values." -- Remarks on March 9 as he signed documents changing science policy and removing what some researchers have said were shackles on their work.
Key events in Obama's first 100 days
Damn. This is just the first month or so, the complete list here. I wonder if anyone did a tick tock like this for GWB? I'd love to see that.
More great pictures from Time Magazine on Obama's first 100 days here.Jan. 22: Obama orders the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison within a year and declares that the United States will not engage in torture.
Jan 23: Obama lifts ban on federal funding for international organizations that perform or provide information on abortions.
Jan. 27: Obama gives first formal television interview as president to Arab television station, telling Muslims, "Americans are not your enemy."
Jan. 29: Obama signs first bill into law, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, making it easier for workers to sue for pay discrimination.
Feb. 3: Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., withdraws as Obama's nominee for secretary of health and human services.
Feb. 9: Obama holds first prime-time news conference, calling on Congress to enact his economic stimulus plan.
Feb. 12: Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., withdraws as Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce.
Feb. 13: Congress completes action on a $787 billion economic stimulus package of tax cuts and new spending, intended to jolt the country out of the worst recession in 50 years.
Feb. 17: Obama signs the stimulus measure into law.
Feb. 19: Obama makes his first visit to a foreign country as president, meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a seven-hour visit to Ottawa.
Feb. 22: Obama hosts governors in his first formal dinner at the White House.
Feb. 23: Obama holds a fiscal responsibility summit at the White House, signaling his intention to tackle health care, the budget and Social Security.
Feb. 24: Obama addresses a joint session of Congress for the first time, focusing on economic issues.
Feb. 26: Obama unveils a $3.6 trillion federal budget for 2010 and estimates that the federal deficit for 2009 will balloon to $1.75 trillion.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
President Obama to Missouri to mark 100 days, hold town hall meeting
By GottaLaff
The president is set to mark his first 100 days in office with a trip to the the bellwether state of Missouri. [...]Happy hundred, President Obama!Obama will be holding a town hall in suburban St. Louis "where he will give a progress report on the administration and take questions from Missourians about the administration's agenda, looking forward," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Tuesday.
In his daily briefing Tuesday, Gibbs joked it was no accident the president would be on the road that day hoping to put his own imprint on press coverage of an administration's first 100 days in office.
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