‘A Serious Mistake’

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…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) 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…

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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) May 08, 2018

His Legacy Will Never Be Destroyed

Obama initiatives still in place 6 months into all-GOP govt: -DACA -Iran deal -relations w/Cuba -Paris accord (minus Trump admin) -Obamacare

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John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) July 18, 2017

You Were The Change

We've made real progress together these past eight years. Let’s take a look back:

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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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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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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…

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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

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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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…

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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

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) 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.

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Vice President Biden (@VP) 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…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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FACT: @POTUS has surpassed the number of commutations granted by the past 13 presidents combined. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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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…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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We brought home more of our troops, prevented Iran from building a nuclear weapon, and opened up a new chapter with the Cuban people.

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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…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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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…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

Iran: Tweets Of The Day

Important to remember sanctions against Iran that are related to terrorism, human rights, support for certain groups will remain in place

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  (@igorvolsky) January 16, 2016

Prayers weren't solely responsible for freeing American prisoners, Congressman. Obama's diplomacy helped too. twitter.com/reppittenger/s…

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Worth remembering, US sanctions on Iran relating to rights violations, ballistic missile tests and support for terror groups stay in place.

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Andrew Beatty (@AndrewBeatty) 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

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Diplomacy Wins. Thanks, President Obama

boom. IAEA verifies that Iran completed its side of the nuke deal Statement: https://t.co/B3SOQH91Ni

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John Hudson (@John_Hudson) January 16, 2016

Patient diplomacy is an #ObamaValue.

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David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 16, 2016

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Part of reason sailor issue was so quickly resolved is because agreement on the prisoner swap was already done, thanks to Obama's diplomacy

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) January 16, 2016

BREAKING: U.N nuclear agency says Iran has met commitments in landmark nuclear deal with 6 world powers.

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The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016

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A Historian Schools Joe Scarborough

As an historian, let me start by saying: No, he hasn't. Not by a long shot. /1 twitter.com/JoeNBC/status/…

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015

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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

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015

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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

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 10, 2015

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Health care reform modeled on Romney's MA plan. On foreign policy, Obama kept Bush's SecDef and followed SOFA timetable on Iraq. /7

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015

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As @MikeGrunwald noted in his terrific book, Republicans set out to deny Obama any GOP votes on major laws like stimulus, ACA, etc. /9

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015

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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

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015

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Add on top of that the unbridled hostility -- birther nonsense, Joe Wilson screaming "You lie!" from the House floor at the POTUS, etc. /13

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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

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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015

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It's amazing to conclude, as @JoeNBC does, Obama is "the most partisan" president -- when he's actually one of the least partisan. /15

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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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Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) September 11, 2015

The President’s Day

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A Tweet Or Two

.@POTUS on the Senate taking a historic step toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. #IranDeal http://t.co/PCy1FGg4we

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2015

The Nobel Committee's 2009 decision makes sense on days like today http://t.co/3mpJQvsjTF

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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) September 10, 2015

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"We’re seeing a new conversation in this country about how we live and eat." —The First Lady on @AOL: aol.it/1UDW9Y5 #LetsMove

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 10, 2015

Michelle Obama talks nutrition and 'wakeup call' moment in her family's past: aol.it/1gbNKs2 via @AOL

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Donna NoShock (@NoShock) September 10, 2015

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Rape kits help put rapists behind bars, making every woman in America a little bit safer. whitehouse.gov/the-press-offi… http://t.co/BGNhbWeuoL

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Vice President Biden (@VP) September 10, 2015

Great to be with and proud to work with friend @VP to #EndTheBacklog. #HistoricDay #Leader #Visionary #Hero #ThankYou http://t.co/GwPhTiVNDN

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Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 10, 2015

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Honored, inspired to be with @VP, @LorettaLynch, @ManhattanDA to mark #progress to #endthebacklog twitter.com/endthebacklog/…

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Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 10, 2015

So honored to meet real-life warrior @LorettaLynch to honor @TheJusticeDept's contribution to help #endthebacklog http://t.co/K01E0RT50w

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Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 10, 2015

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Fascinating tour of the OCME with @VP @ManhattanDA & @LorettaLynch Thx 2 M.E Dr Barbara Sampson & her dedicated team http://t.co/KB7Bk205p3

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Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 10, 2015

Raising the minimum wage is good for businesses: ✓Generates loyalty ✓Increases productivity ✓Leads to less employee turnover #RaisetheWage

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Vice President Biden (@VP) September 10, 2015

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Yup

Yes @JamesBlake deserves more than just a simple I am sorry - He was totally humiliated & embarrassed nydailynews.com/sports/more-sp…

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Dick Vitale (@DickieV) September 10, 2015

You could literally be a black man dressed in preppy Tennis clothing and STILL get unjustly tackled to the ground by cops. NOTED.

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Saeed Jones (@theferocity) September 10, 2015

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Freddie Gray trials to stay in Baltimore, for now. Judge says need to inquire whether potential jurors can be fair, impartial

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Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) September 10, 2015

Police trials in Freddie Gray death to stay in Baltimore: judge ow.ly/S30LU

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Raw Story (@RawStory) September 10, 2015

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What Shonda Rhimes has done for TV with great stories, talented casts, and beautiful diversity on millions of screens worldwide is wonderful

So many amazing #tgit memories were made during #ShondalandSpringBreak and so many were courtesy of @essencemag! http://t.co/IYwYxuHixm

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 10, 2015

IT ALL STARTED HERE! Our October issue hits on the birth of #Shondaland with #ChandraWilson. #ESSENCETGIT http://t.co/OvpruMhBOa

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 10, 2015

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This is such a special moment. Honored to be included. #Shondaland #essenceTGIT http://t.co/hGYxNfw0Zr

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kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 10, 2015

@GreysABC #FamilyPhoto 4 @essencemag Patriarch @therealjpickjr @hellojerrika @KMcCrearyNYC & I #TGIT #EssenceTGIT http://t.co/Gda4Cnm9kd

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Jason Winston George (@JasonWGeorge) September 10, 2015

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.@violadavis in our October issue: "What drew me to the character was her mess and her mystery." #ESSENCETGIT http://t.co/bQhxWaOLyc

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 10, 2015

Look at us now! Thank you @essencemag for this amazing cover! 😘 http://t.co/NJQwhVktMM

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Aja Naomi King (@ajanaomi_king) September 10, 2015

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Shonda's Shining Stars! Our October issue is all about the #TGIT family! Pick one (or all 6 😉) up today! #ESSENCETGIT http://t.co/M9uvndW4AZ

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 10, 2015

Thrilled to share this with you today! Thank you @essencemag for celebrating Shondaland with 6 covers!! #essencetgit http://t.co/OcBeNgtU8n

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Kelly McCreary (@KMcCrearyNYC) September 10, 2015

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New Cover Alert! Go inside the house that @shondarhimes built in our October issue! #ESSENCETGIT http://t.co/4sfZ0cfKKh

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 10, 2015

Your fall TV preview. Plus, 35 reasons why we'll be tuning in! trib.al/2oMLXLj http://t.co/brsQDOWZu9

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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 10, 2015

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Michael Slager, cop who killed Walter Scott, will have to wait on bond decision nbcnews.to/1OE6A71 http://t.co/m90CvULbfj

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NBC News (@NBCNews) September 10, 2015

Police officer who reported chief for allegedly being "openly racist" gets death threats cbsn.ws/1OghXnG http://t.co/7KYnsHdLzk

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CBS News (@CBSNews) September 10, 2015

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JUST IN: Senate Democrats save Iran deal njour.nl/s/66478 http://t.co/PRKW7L4MIJ

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National Journal (@nationaljournal) September 10, 2015

I want to give special thanks to my close friend @SenatorDurbin for his hard work that made today’s outcome possible. http://t.co/lAKpqKOiZC

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Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) September 10, 2015

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Sheeeeeeeeeeet. Feel. That. Burn.

.@SenateDems voted to filibuster and block American people from having a real vote on one of most consequential issues of our age #IranDeal

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Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) September 10, 2015

@SenateMajLdr Yes, that is the filibuster vote you forced us to have. We're well aware of your deep fondness for such votes.

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Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) September 10, 2015

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#IranDeal: President Obama Speaks

Today's Senate vote on the Iran deal is a historic step toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The world is safer for it.

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President Obama (@POTUS) September 10, 2015

The #IranDeal and the Great Republican Hissy-fit

With Senator Maria Cantwell becoming the 42nd Senate Democrat to come out in favor of the nuclear deal agreed to between Iran and the P5+1, President Obama not only has a veto-proof majority in the Senate and House, but also a bloc which can filibuster the bill of disapproval from even coming to a vote. In chess this is known as “checkmate”. The GOP has no moves left.

Except, of course, this is the GOP.

“Checkmate,” says Pres. Obama.

“Checkmate?” asks some elephantine GOPer. “Look, over there!” And then he proceeds to turn over the game board.