A Student’s Guide

Adjusting to life on campus can be overwhelming—that's why I'm thrilled to team up with @nowthisnews and @youtube o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 13, 2019

We’re so excited to have our #YouTubeLearning playlist, "A Student's Guide to Your First Year of College", made in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) September 13, 2019

Wise Words

Obama calls out Facebook and Google, and says it's hard to know how long democracy can survive the current politica… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Business Insider (@businessinsider) February 27, 2018

A Special Tweet Of The Day

A boy just ran up to the live truck and said "Can you report my smile?" Yes, we can Cameron @FOX29philly http://t.co/ddkwTg98SC

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Dave Eitzen (@DaveEitzen) August 26, 2015

Some News We Missed

President Obama commutes non-violent drug sentences in move to reduce mass incarceration rawstory.com/2015/07/presid…

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maggie (@jungmuse) July 04, 2015

.@JetBlue's first direct flight to Cuba takes off from JFK Int'l Airport, @NBCNewYork reports nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Jet… http://t.co/wecdH9vFzV

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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) July 03, 2015

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YES!

Meet the 63rd Black woman with a physics Ph.D. in American history http://t.co/lZCPI9SbDK huff.to/1LBsoih

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HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) June 29, 2015

Naturi Naughton wore the Kyemah McEntyre-designed mermaid-style gown to Sunday night’s BET Awards. #BlackGirlMagic http://t.co/4WmU76RJIi

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zellie (@zellieimani) June 29, 2015

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YES!

Introducing our August cover stars...the 3 new faces of fashion you need to know!: teenv.ge/1R5qsoY http://t.co/uzGZsh7xPz

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Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) July 01, 2015

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tasniim (@HIGHQUEENBEY) July 04, 2015

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U.S. Navy triples maternity leave to 18 weeks for women reut.rs/1C3n5b7

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Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) July 02, 2015

The Episcopalian Church just contributed to the gay marriage movement's winning streak: on.msnbc.com/1T8gVv0 (AP) http://t.co/70S0DKnusk

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approval up, jobs up, unemployment down....hard to believe it was just 54 wks ago when Chuck Todd suggested O's presidency was "over"

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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) July 02, 2015

POTUS compares his impact to that of Reagan in call with former aides. politico.com/story/2015/07/…

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Perry Bacon Jr. (@perrybaconjr) July 01, 2015

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Wheels up en route the Women's #WorldCup to cheer on @ussoccer_wnt. Let's bring the championship trophy home! Go #USA http://t.co/M1pXY0jjrx

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Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) July 05, 2015

#Biden2016 about to slide in your DMs like: http://t.co/FDcfQiAIJi

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Eric Haywood (@EricHaywood) July 02, 2015

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How to help restore the black churches ravaged by fire on.mash.to/1LI14lD http://t.co/e6O6doG3gJ

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Mashable (@mashable) July 01, 2015

Columbia just became the first US university to divest from private prisons mojo.ly/1IMXG2I http://t.co/h68iQylXal

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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 02, 2015

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"The Mt. Zion AME Church was burned by the KKK in 1995, according to the Post-Courier." buzzfeed.com/jimdalrympleii… #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches

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SPLC (@splcenter) July 01, 2015

Where is the national coverage on this anti-Black terrorist act? #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches bit.ly/1LGUXOu

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ColorOfChange.org (@ColorOfChange) July 01, 2015

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DOJ subpoenas airlines over keeping ticket prices high. cnn.it/1BZjivq

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CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 01, 2015

President Obama wants more states to expand Medicaid: mktplc.org/1FSLOKj

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  (@Marketplace) July 02, 2015

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Get yourself together, Twitter and accompanying social media platforms

.@twitter has only 49 black employees in a workforce of nearly 3,000. nydn.us/1JA4XbE http://t.co/jhNd9EpvVj

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New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 02, 2015

Did @twitter miss a big opportunity with the BET Awards? bloom.bg/1U1Svod

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Bloomberg Business (@business) June 30, 2015

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US records first measles death since 2003: hill.cm/RWInpli http://t.co/UKDrlsJbTO

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The Hill (@thehill) July 02, 2015

California passes bill requiring school-aged kids to be vaccinated bit.ly/1U1uYnp http://t.co/C3UJ1zQSXB

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) June 29, 2015

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SCOTUS might destroy affirmative action because this white woman's grades weren't good enough: slate.me/1g71TY0 http://t.co/nnwCUxaBlV

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  (@Slate) June 30, 2015

Politico: Nancy Pelosi: Elizabeth Warren doesn't speak for the Democratic Party politi.co/1gbCP29 #politics #p2

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Jeffrey Levin (@jilevin) July 01, 2015

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U.S. consumer confidence jumps past forecast in June on.mktw.net/1CGR1F3

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  (@MarketWatch) June 30, 2015

Obama's approval hits 50%. where was W. Bush at this same pt in his second term? I'm glad you asked: 29%.

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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) June 30, 2015

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MUST READ: #McKinney Is Charging Us $79,000 for Emails About Pool Party Abuse Cop gawker.com/texas-city-is-… http://t.co/MmlYZxC5ff

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deray mckesson (@deray) June 29, 2015

Ida B Wells may have coined the phrase "white supremacy" in her 1893 speech Lynch Law in All its Phases as seen here. http://t.co/QvboLJ1HkH

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Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) June 29, 2015

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The President’s Day

@PeteSouza: President Obama opens a Christmas gift from personal aide Ferial Govashiri today in the Oval Office

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President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media during his last news conference of the year in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House

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‘End of the year task. Signing bills.’ (Pete Souza)

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The First Family (The President, First Lady, Malia, Sasha, Marian Robinson – oh, and Bo and Sunny) leave for Hawaii

The Bear Is Loose

Watch President Obama break down why 2014 was a year of progress for America. #ObamaPresser snpy.tv/1zdiGjd

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"We’ve cut our deficits by about two-thirds since I took office, bringing them below their 40-year average." —Obama http://t.co/KcNadYQ98d

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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"Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, about 10 million Americans have gained health insurance just this past year." —Obama #ACAWorks

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"Over a 57-month streak, our businesses have created nearly 11 million new jobs." —President Obama http://t.co/uewpXWPHU2

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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"We’re leading global efforts to combat climate change, including last month’s historic agreement with China" —Obama http://t.co/Xl5qZ5WrFy

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"We have set the stage for this American moment, and I’m going to spend every minute of my last two years making sure we seize it." —Obama

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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Told you he'd enjoy that press conference

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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2014

This last part of this last answer is why the President ran for office.

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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2014

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Ed Henry of Fox News expression as President Obama called on 8 women and no men during his press conference. BURN. http://t.co/wCnYMJ8UKe

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2014

No Longer Gives a Shit Obama is my favorite Obama.

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David Roberts (@drgrist) December 19, 2014

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I like how Obama, unlike Republicans, understands the way the world oil market works and that prices are set by global supply and demand.

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Ben Adler (@badler) December 19, 2014

shorter this obama presser pic.twitter.com/jLX9fI95kY

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Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 19, 2014

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Whichever male reporter shouted out the "any New Year's resolutions?" question: THIS IS WHY Y'ALL CAN'T HAVE SHIT.

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Eric Haywood (@Eric_Haywood) December 19, 2014

Obama calls only on women reporters at presser. Fox announces hour-long special: "Obama's War on Men."

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David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 19, 2014

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Major TV networks refused to carry POTUS' speech on immigration. Today, POTUS took no questions from any TV reporters. Coincidence? 😏

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April (@ReignOfApril) December 19, 2014

It is incredible to see Obama thinking: I don’t have to put up with this BS any more. Probably will actually be more effective too

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James Fallows (@JamesFallows) December 19, 2014

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Covered White House for 10 yrs, never have seen POTUS call on all women reporters #unprecedented!

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Suzanne Malveaux (@SuzanneMalveaux) December 19, 2014

All eight reporters President Obama called on today for questions are women. cs.pn/1DRrj5T #cspanchat http://t.co/wCoLSJ5jXo

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CSPAN (@cspan) December 19, 2014

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President Obama ends his press conference with "Mele kalikimaka!...Mahalo!" walks out as male reporters shout questions at him. AMAZING!

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2014

this press conference is sponsored by Male Tears

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Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) December 19, 2014

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Loved that POTUS admonished press to do more than cover crises. Cover solutions. Give people the good news too.

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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2014

Bulworth Obama is the best Obama

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Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) December 19, 2014

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Male reporters shouting questions as the president says "mahalo" and leaves. #ObamaPresser

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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 19, 2014

Obama concludes what may be the first ever presidential press conference with no men asking questions, drops mic 🎤, heads to Hawaii.

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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2014

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President Obama: "Over the past four years, we’ve put more people back to work than all other advanced economies combined." *Drops Mic*

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2014

To the front row of the Press Corp and the rwnj’s in Congress. http://t.co/LLdWS6Xx9T

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Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) December 19, 2014

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Obama straight up IGNORES a dude's question to call on yet another woman and good lord this is the best presser

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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

"And now I'm going on vacation" is the new [mic drop]

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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

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"I don't give a fuck" Obama is my favorite Obama ever

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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

President Obama's end-of-the-year press conference in one gif. keithboykin.com/post/105626423… pic.twitter.com/zzVNIhelug

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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2014

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Best. Obama. Presser. EVER.

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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2014

BREAKING: President Obama issues Executive Order changing the term "Lame Duck" into "Untethered Badass." http://t.co/18X6QjaqS9

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Daniel Beerthuis (@DanielBeerthuis) December 18, 2014

President Obama Holds A News Conference

The Press Conference: A Tweet or Two

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"I'm going to squeeze every last bit of opportunity to make the world a better place over these last two years." —President Obama

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 05, 2014

Did you miss the press conference? Summary: http://t.co/OgXrulTi1l

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

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Major Garrett wants POTUS to have a press conference every week Pres. Obama smiles: "We might. I'm having a great time." Well played, sir.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

President Obama: Please proceed, Senator McConnell... immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2014/11/presid…

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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) November 05, 2014

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Shorter Press Conference: Nearly every Reporter proud to act like a total dick. Then Pres Obama replies with calm, generous dignity.

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Steve Weinstein (@steveweinstein) November 05, 2014

Poor racist fools. They couldn't even have 24hrs to enjoy putting PBO "in his place". He came out there all happy and ruined their lives.

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itgurl (@itgurl_29) November 05, 2014

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I have no problem with you asking questions of POTUS, @edhenryTV. But I think it's reprehensible that you would interrupt him mid-sentence.

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April (@ReignOfApril) November 05, 2014

FOX reporter interrupting President of the United States 3 times in 1 question is a new record @keithboykin @CharlesMBlow

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BUT OBAMA YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO CRY!!!!!!

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BWD (@theonlyadult) November 05, 2014

This is what's freaking out the WHPC ..... the President keeps on smiling. http://t.co/LRe4YxMOQ7

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

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@JonKarl won't tell Americans that every time Pres. Obama reached out to the GOP socially, they rejected his iniviations This is the media

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

PBO so cool he doesn't even eyeroll Q about why he didn't work harder to bond with GOP who vowed INAUGURATION NIGHT to make him a 1 termer.

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Shorter Obama: http://t.co/GVSBZZlrSv

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  (@Only4RM) November 05, 2014

Dear @PressSec #WHPC & other #NEWSTAINERS freaking out that #PBO is smiling & ready to roll the @GOP. Cool!! Do, do these once a week 🙂

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Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) November 05, 2014

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The President gave a GREAT press conference today. The press, not so much. #Leadership http://t.co/1b2GVNlHkC

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meta (@metaquest) November 05, 2014

Ed Henry: "You're doubling down on the same policies and approach!" The ones that got him elected President twice, Ed?

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

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Obama pissing off Beltway Press by not falling flat on face and coming into this presser bloodied. I LOVE YOU @BarackObama. Never change...

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Kevin Grüssing (@KevDGrussing) November 05, 2014

President Obama to the GOP on #ObamaCare: "Repeal of the law, I won't sign." Translation: Come at me, Bro.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

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I'm proud of my president, and grateful for him.

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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) November 05, 2014

WHPC getting really angry now about the President not being downbeat http://t.co/qzfCAqhS67

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

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His press conference with his intelligent answers is so calming. Last night was such a shit show of stupidity without him. #Obama

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ForUS50 (@FORUS50) November 05, 2014

President Obama is smiling, talking about the gains America has made under him, cracking some jokes, and the WHPC is mad. Awesome.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

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Loving NRA fan boy @TheFix's rage over the President being upbeat - and, you know, still being President. http://t.co/rN2aa3v59I

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

President Obama: "On almost every measure, we are better off economically than when I took office." That is a fact. No lie replaces that.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

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BREAKING: Barack Obama is still President. More from Wolf Blitzer after the break. http://t.co/cjWrEQuE1W

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

Even shorter Obama: http://t.co/7mHFHZUpXs

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BWD (@theonlyadult) November 05, 2014

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The media expected President Barack Obama to come out all depressed and President Obama is giving them all his unique brand of the finger.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 05, 2014

And with that Barack Obama returned to his chair. WHPC: "Aaaaaarrrrrggggggghhhhhh!" #Epic http://t.co/qc75myOXWr

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) November 05, 2014

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Claire Duncan, daughter of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, watch a tennis match at Camp David, Md., Oct. 3, 2010. The President hosted cabinet members and their families for a Sunday gathering at the retreat (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today (all times Eastern)

12:05: The President departs the White House

1:0: The First Lady appears on ABC’s ‘The Chew’

2:0: The President arrives in Indiana

2:50: Tours Millennium Steel Service; Princeton, Indiana

3:05: Has a conversation with workers, Millennium Steel Service

5:25: Departs Indiana

7:15: Arrives White House

** The First Lady campaigns for Gov Martha Coakley in Boston and Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Michaud in Bangor today **

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Payrolls +248k. Unemployment down to 5.9%(!) July payrolls revised up +31k. August revised up +38k. HUGE REPORT.

— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) October 3, 2014

Wow! RT @BloombergNews JOBS: U.S. Sept. payrolls rise 248,000; jobless rate falls to 5.9%: http://t.co/rpeBkeuWFa pic.twitter.com/pn7np5ANaN

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 3, 2014

In addition to the 248,000 jobs added in September, revisions to previous months’ reports added 69,000 total jobs. http://t.co/YZmCsb4fxi

— ThinkProgress Econ (@TPEconomy) October 3, 2014

President Barack Obama has taken the unemployment rate from a high of 10.1% down to 5.9% in almost 6 years. This is a BFD. #ThanksObama

— Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) October 3, 2014

So, President Obama gets jobless rate down to 5.9% – imagine how many more would be working if GOP didn’t obstruct him every step of the way

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 3, 2014

2/Entire GOP narrative about econ growth, US economy has been once again discredited over past 12 months. Up there with Iraq in 2002.

— Simon Rosenberg (@SimonWDC) October 3, 2014

‘For the right, which believes #Obamacare is destroying economy, this jobs report will be very difficult to explain’ http://t.co/z5E9tMLp9X

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 3, 2014

.@gop & #msm talking points knocked on the teeth. jobs, jobs, jobs ✓ stock market ✓ economy ✓ deficit ✓ Obamacare ✓ consumer index ✓

— amk4obama (@amk4obama) October 3, 2014

Where are the jobs, Speaker Boehner? Check this morning’s news. Then go back to your breakfast. pic.twitter.com/sniupdrB5A

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 3, 2014

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New White House photos (and captions) here

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On This Day

Senator Barack Obama walks from his plane on October 3, 2008 after arriving in Philadelphia on his way to a rally in Abington, Pennsylvania

 A woman is overcome with emotion after meeting Senator Obama at a rally on October 3, 2008 in Abington, Pennsylvania

 Senator Barack Obama is photographed October 3, 2008 at the airport in Philadelphia before flying to Chicago

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President Obama congratulates Google Science Fair winners, from left, Naomi Shah, Shree Bose, and Lauren Hodge in the Oval Office, Oct. 3, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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First Lady Michelle Obama in Reno, October 3, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama sits with White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett before the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012

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 MoooOOOooorning!

News Of The Day

Bob McDonnell guilty of 11 counts--all corruption counts.

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Rosalind Helderman (@PostRoz) September 04, 2014

Maureen McDonnell guilty on 8 corruption counts and obstruction of justice.

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Rosalind Helderman (@PostRoz) September 04, 2014

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7th Circuit appeals court rules Wisconsin, Indiana same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional

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Scott Bauer (@sbauerAP) September 04, 2014

Just in: Federal judge finds "gross negligence and willful misconduct" by BP in 2010 Gulf oil spill, could cost company billions

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ABC News (@ABC) September 04, 2014

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UPDATE: Judge finds "gross negligence and willful misconduct" by BP in 2010 Gulf oil spill: abcn.ws/1nypKx0 http://t.co/of0vDnmco2

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ABC News (@ABC) September 04, 2014

81-yr old McDonald's worker in NYC, Jose Carrillo, in his 7th fast-food strike & under arrest nydailynews.com/new-york/mcdon… http://t.co/bODZ6L0ZZr

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Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) September 04, 2014

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Police arrest protesters as fast food workers strike over hourly wages nbcnews.to/1qgy0Xk http://t.co/StD2DAseUc

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NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) September 04, 2014

Fast-food protests: Workers strike for higher pay in L.A., across U.S. lat.ms/YevPsD

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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) September 04, 2014

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Wednesday, @JohnKerry met for 2 hrs w/ #Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat re #Gaza etc; 2day special envoy Lowenstein/Erekat follow-up

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Natasha Mozgovaya (@mozgovaya) September 04, 2014

Along with evening talks,expert meetings, held for 3 hours.talks was between Iran and US at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers.#irantalks

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ahmad mousavi (@mousavi_ahmad) September 04, 2014

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BREAKING: U.S. appeals court rules gay marriage bans in Wisconsin, Indiana unconstitutional.

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 04, 2014

Attorney General Eric Holder says Justice Dept. launching broad investigation into the Ferguson police department: apne.ws/1ptKvJy

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 04, 2014

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BREAKING: Comedian Joan Rivers has died, says her daughter Melissa Rivers.

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 04, 2014

Fast-Food Workers Arrested In Fight For $15 Minimum Wage mojo.ly/1u3Pual

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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) September 04, 2014

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Federal judge blocks Ohio early voting restrictions: bit.ly/WgCMHO

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 04, 2014