There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the p… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 08, 2018
There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the p… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
Obama calls the decision to pull out of the Iran deal "misguided" and "a serious mistake": "Walking away from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) May 08, 2018
Obama calls the decision to pull out of the Iran deal "misguided" and "a serious mistake": "Walking away from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
Obama initiatives still in place 6 months into all-GOP govt: -DACA -Iran deal -relations w/Cuba -Paris accord (minus Trump admin) -Obamacare— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) July 18, 2017
Obama initiatives still in place 6 months into all-GOP govt: -DACA -Iran deal -relations w/Cuba -Paris accord (minus Trump admin) -Obamacare
We've made real progress together these past eight years. Let’s take a look back:— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
We've made real progress together these past eight years. Let’s take a look back:
After hitting a high of 10% in 2009, the unemployment rate has now dropped to 4.7% under @POTUS, falling faster and… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
After hitting a high of 10% in 2009, the unemployment rate has now dropped to 4.7% under @POTUS, falling faster and… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
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Thanks to your grit and determination, American businesses have produced the longest stretch of job creation in our… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
Thanks to your grit and determination, American businesses have produced the longest stretch of job creation in our… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
In 2009, the unemployment rate hit 10%. Together, we’ve cut that by more than half. https://t.co/hQb6r2An4g— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
In 2009, the unemployment rate hit 10%. Together, we’ve cut that by more than half. https://t.co/hQb6r2An4g
Together, we made sure that health care is a right, not a privilege. More than 20 million Americans have gained cov… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
Together, we made sure that health care is a right, not a privilege. More than 20 million Americans have gained cov… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
In 2009, @POTUS bet on American autoworkers. And today, our auto industry has come roaring back. https://t.co/NmQVqobDm1— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
In 2009, @POTUS bet on American autoworkers. And today, our auto industry has come roaring back. https://t.co/NmQVqobDm1
15.8 million new jobs. 20 million more people insured. 165,000 troops home from war. Serving as your VP was the greatest honor of my life.— Vice President Biden (@VP) January 19, 2017
15.8 million new jobs. 20 million more people insured. 165,000 troops home from war. Serving as your VP was the greatest honor of my life.
Good news: The average number of people filing for unemployment insurance over the last 4 weeks dropped to its lowe… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
Good news: The average number of people filing for unemployment insurance over the last 4 weeks dropped to its lowe… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
FACT: @POTUS has surpassed the number of commutations granted by the past 13 presidents combined. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
FACT: @POTUS has surpassed the number of commutations granted by the past 13 presidents combined. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
We cut our dependence on foreign oil, doubled our renewable energy, and led the world to a climate agreement that c… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
We cut our dependence on foreign oil, doubled our renewable energy, and led the world to a climate agreement that c… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
We brought home more of our troops, prevented Iran from building a nuclear weapon, and opened up a new chapter with the Cuban people.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
We brought home more of our troops, prevented Iran from building a nuclear weapon, and opened up a new chapter with the Cuban people.
Because you fought to make it happen, marriage equality is the law of the land, and we made progress on ensuring th… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
Because you fought to make it happen, marriage equality is the law of the land, and we made progress on ensuring th… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
You were the change. Because of you, America is better poised to lead in the 21st century than any other nation on… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
You were the change. Because of you, America is better poised to lead in the 21st century than any other nation on… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
Important to remember sanctions against Iran that are related to terrorism, human rights, support for certain groups will remain in place— (@igorvolsky) January 16, 2016
Important to remember sanctions against Iran that are related to terrorism, human rights, support for certain groups will remain in place
Prayers weren't solely responsible for freeing American prisoners, Congressman. Obama's diplomacy helped too. twitter.com/reppittenger/s…— (@igorvolsky) January 16, 2016
Prayers weren't solely responsible for freeing American prisoners, Congressman. Obama's diplomacy helped too. twitter.com/reppittenger/s…
Worth remembering, US sanctions on Iran relating to rights violations, ballistic missile tests and support for terror groups stay in place.— Andrew Beatty (@AndrewBeatty) January 16, 2016
Worth remembering, US sanctions on Iran relating to rights violations, ballistic missile tests and support for terror groups stay in place.
Iran shipped out 98% of nuclear fuel Destroyed plutonium reactor Dismantled 13k centrifuges And GOP is arguing that Obama made us weaker— (@igorvolsky) January 16, 2016
Iran shipped out 98% of nuclear fuel Destroyed plutonium reactor Dismantled 13k centrifuges And GOP is arguing that Obama made us weaker
Continue reading ‘Iran: Tweets Of The Day’
boom. IAEA verifies that Iran completed its side of the nuke deal Statement: https://t.co/B3SOQH91Ni— John Hudson (@John_Hudson) January 16, 2016
boom. IAEA verifies that Iran completed its side of the nuke deal Statement: https://t.co/B3SOQH91Ni
Patient diplomacy is an #ObamaValue.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 16, 2016
Patient diplomacy is an #ObamaValue.
Part of reason sailor issue was so quickly resolved is because agreement on the prisoner swap was already done, thanks to Obama's diplomacy— Trita Parsi (@tparsi) January 16, 2016
Part of reason sailor issue was so quickly resolved is because agreement on the prisoner swap was already done, thanks to Obama's diplomacy
BREAKING: U.N nuclear agency says Iran has met commitments in landmark nuclear deal with 6 world powers.— The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016
BREAKING: U.N nuclear agency says Iran has met commitments in landmark nuclear deal with 6 world powers.
Continue reading ‘Diplomacy Wins. Thanks, President Obama’
Senior U.S. administration officials confirm release of 4 American prisoners by Iran. cnn.it/1RVVGNF— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 16, 2016
Senior U.S. administration officials confirm release of 4 American prisoners by Iran. cnn.it/1RVVGNF
BREAKING: US official: Freed American prisoners to be flown to Switzerland from Iran by Swiss plane.— The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016
BREAKING: US official: Freed American prisoners to be flown to Switzerland from Iran by Swiss plane.
US pardons seven Iranians in exchange for four prisoners, including Jason Rezaian u.afp.com/ZWpE https://t.co/wX3coT11yu— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 16, 2016
US pardons seven Iranians in exchange for four prisoners, including Jason Rezaian u.afp.com/ZWpE https://t.co/wX3coT11yu
BREAKING: US official: Iran also releasing 5th detained American, unrelated to prisoner swap.— The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016
BREAKING: US official: Iran also releasing 5th detained American, unrelated to prisoner swap.
President Barack Obama welcomes South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye for their meeting in the Oval Office
President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House
As an historian, let me start by saying: No, he hasn't. Not by a long shot. /1 twitter.com/JoeNBC/status/…— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
As an historian, let me start by saying: No, he hasn't. Not by a long shot. /1 twitter.com/JoeNBC/status/…
If anything, historians will fault Obama for seemingly naive belief that he could launch, as he said in 2008, a "post-partisan" America. /2— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
If anything, historians will fault Obama for seemingly naive belief that he could launch, as he said in 2008, a "post-partisan" America. /2
Obama's first years in office showed bipartisan outreach we have not seen in the modern era before. He's the *least* partisan president. /3— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
Obama's first years in office showed bipartisan outreach we have not seen in the modern era before. He's the *least* partisan president. /3
When Obama formed his Cabinet, he added two Republicans and, until Judd Gregg rejected the Commerce position, nearly had three. /4— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
When Obama formed his Cabinet, he added two Republicans and, until Judd Gregg rejected the Commerce position, nearly had three. /4
To put that in perspective, two Cabinet members of opposition party ties the 20th c. record: FDR's unity govt as nation entered WWII. /5— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
To put that in perspective, two Cabinet members of opposition party ties the 20th c. record: FDR's unity govt as nation entered WWII. /5
His major policy proposals were very bipartisan. A third of the stimulus package was tax cuts GOP had previously proposed, for instance. /6— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015
His major policy proposals were very bipartisan. A third of the stimulus package was tax cuts GOP had previously proposed, for instance. /6
Health care reform modeled on Romney's MA plan. On foreign policy, Obama kept Bush's SecDef and followed SOFA timetable on Iraq. /7— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
Health care reform modeled on Romney's MA plan. On foreign policy, Obama kept Bush's SecDef and followed SOFA timetable on Iraq. /7
Despite such bipartisanship, Obama was met w/ unprecedented levels of obstructionism in the House and Senate, as @NormOrnstein has shown /8— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
Despite such bipartisanship, Obama was met w/ unprecedented levels of obstructionism in the House and Senate, as @NormOrnstein has shown /8
As @MikeGrunwald noted in his terrific book, Republicans set out to deny Obama any GOP votes on major laws like stimulus, ACA, etc. /9— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
As @MikeGrunwald noted in his terrific book, Republicans set out to deny Obama any GOP votes on major laws like stimulus, ACA, etc. /9
Cantor and McConnell forbade caucuses from voting or even negotiating, to create the image that Obama was "most partisan" POTUS ever /10— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
Cantor and McConnell forbade caucuses from voting or even negotiating, to create the image that Obama was "most partisan" POTUS ever /10
GOP embraced knee-jerk opposition to anything Obama proposed. As Sen. Voinovich noted: “If he was for it, we had to be against it.” /11— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
GOP embraced knee-jerk opposition to anything Obama proposed. As Sen. Voinovich noted: “If he was for it, we had to be against it.” /11
Again, read @NormOrnstein and Thomas Mann's book on this -- the GOP Congress imposed unprecedented delays, holds, filibusters, etc. /12— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
Again, read @NormOrnstein and Thomas Mann's book on this -- the GOP Congress imposed unprecedented delays, holds, filibusters, etc. /12
Add on top of that the unbridled hostility -- birther nonsense, Joe Wilson screaming "You lie!" from the House floor at the POTUS, etc. /13— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
Add on top of that the unbridled hostility -- birther nonsense, Joe Wilson screaming "You lie!" from the House floor at the POTUS, etc. /13
And you have asymmetric polarization in which Obama generally started from a position of compromise, but was still rebuffed constantly /14— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
And you have asymmetric polarization in which Obama generally started from a position of compromise, but was still rebuffed constantly /14
It's amazing to conclude, as @JoeNBC does, Obama is "the most partisan" president -- when he's actually one of the least partisan. /15— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
It's amazing to conclude, as @JoeNBC does, Obama is "the most partisan" president -- when he's actually one of the least partisan. /15
As an historian, I assure you: When we look back, Obama will fare just fine. But this idiocy in our news media will be mocked endlessly. /16— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015
As an historian, I assure you: When we look back, Obama will fare just fine. But this idiocy in our news media will be mocked endlessly. /16
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