Misinformation

Democracy depends on an informed citizenry and social cohesion. Here’s a look at how misinformation can spread thro… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 15, 2020

The Antidote Is Citizenship

Even if the methods are new, sowing the seeds of doubt, division, and discord to turn Americans against each other… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 11, 2020

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