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Hegseth Mischaracterizes Obama’s Response to 2009 Fort Hood Attack
politics2 days ago

Hegseth Mischaracterizes Obama’s Response to 2009 Fort Hood Attack

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth falsely claimed that former President Barack Obama labeled the 2009 Fort Hood massacre as 'workplace violence' during an interview with far-right influencer Jack Posobiec. Hegseth also announced that shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad later this year. The claim ignores historical records showing Obama addressed the attack as terrorism in a 2013 speech and that victims received Purple Hearts in 2015 after congressional changes to eligibility rules.

via The Guardian|
#barack-obama#fort-hood#nidal-hasan
Obama’s 2026 Midterm Blitz: Ads, Endorsements, and a Leadership Vacuum
politics4 days ago

Obama’s 2026 Midterm Blitz: Ads, Endorsements, and a Leadership Vacuum

With four weeks left until Election Day, former President Barack Obama is intensifying his role as the Democratic Party’s primary surrogate, launching ads for 24 Senate and gubernatorial races and appearing in key battlegrounds. His strategy targets persuadable voters in states with close races, leveraging his high favorability ratings to counter a Democratic leadership vacuum. While some critics argue his focus on moral narratives ignores economic concerns, others note his impact on turnout in critical states like Michigan and Texas.

via Politico|
#2026-midterm-elections#barack-obama#campaign-strategy
Barack Obama launches six-episode Audible series on books that shaped his worldview
culture2 months ago

Barack Obama launches six-episode Audible series on books that shaped his worldview

Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast, A Great Book with Barack Obama, in which he discusses six books that profoundly shaped his worldview with guests to be announced; the selections include Song of Solomon, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Fire Next Time, All the Pretty Horses, Gilead, and All the King's Men, with the series launching September 24.

via The Guardian|
#audible#barack-obama#books
Obama counsels El-Sayed as Michigan Democrats seek unity after bruising Senate primary
politics2 months ago

Obama counsels El-Sayed as Michigan Democrats seek unity after bruising Senate primary

Barack Obama privately advised Abdul El-Sayed after Michigan’s bruising Democratic Senate primary, describing a warm conversation and urging unity to win the seat in November; Stevens endorsed El-Sayed, Obama has not publicly endorsed him, and outside groups have spotlighted his ties to the race as Democrats work to unite behind the nominee while Republicans look for divisions to exploit.

via CNN|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#democrats
Obama Advises El-Sayed as Democrats Seek Unity After Michigan Senate Primary
politics2 months ago

Obama Advises El-Sayed as Democrats Seek Unity After Michigan Senate Primary

Following a bruising Michigan Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed described a warm, mentorship‑style conversation with Barack Obama about uniting Democrats to win Michigan’s Senate seat in November; Obama has not endorsed El-Sayed, Stevens endorsed him, and Democrats are weighing how to bridge divides ahead of a general election against GOP nominee Mike Rogers.

via CNN|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#democrats
Full-name controversy dominates Michigan race as Islamophobia accusations surface
us-politics2 months ago

Full-name controversy dominates Michigan race as Islamophobia accusations surface

Tim Scott was pressed on ads that highlight Abdul El-Sayed's full Arabic name, a tactic critics say echoes Islamophobic attacks on Barack Obama. Scott argued the focus is on El-Sayed’s positions, while El-Sayed and supporters say the move exploits his Muslim background. El-Sayed has invoked Obama’s 2008 campaign to argue that a candidate with an Arabic name can win, and Hasan Piker’s association has fueled the controversy; Obama has spoken with El-Sayed as Democrats denounce the smear ahead of Michigan’s Senate race against a Trump-endorsed challenger.

via The Independent|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#hasan-piker
El-Sayed Eyes Obama Campaign Help in Michigan Senate Bid
politics2 months ago

El-Sayed Eyes Obama Campaign Help in Michigan Senate Bid

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Barack Obama called after his primary win and he hopes Obama will join him on the campaign trail this fall, signaling strong party support as he faces Republican Mike Rogers in a high-stakes battleground race; he also defended his progressive coalition-building and dismissed criticism over ties to progressive figures like Hasan Piker.

via NBC News|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#campaign
Clinton, Bush and Obama weigh history in a bipartisan presidential essays project
politics2 months ago

Clinton, Bush and Obama weigh history in a bipartisan presidential essays project

The In Pursuit 250th-anniversary project brings essays from historians and leaders like George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton about past presidents and first ladies (covering 43 presidents and 30 first ladies, excluding Biden and Trump for now); curated by Colleen Shogan of the National Archives, the nonpartisan series aims to teach lessons from 250 years of U.S. history and will publish weekly through December, with a PBS documentary planned and strong Substack engagement.

via New York Post|
#barack-obama#george-w-bush#history
Obama backs El-Sayed as Michigan Senate bid kicks off fall race
politics2 months ago

Obama backs El-Sayed as Michigan Senate bid kicks off fall race

Former President Barack Obama spoke with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, signaling early party support after El-Sayed’s tight primary win over Haley Stevens. Obama has been active in Michigan politics to help Democrats, while Detroit strongly backed Stevens in the primary (62.2% to El-Sayed’s 34.2%), and statewide El-Sayed narrowly led (48.5%–47.5%) with the Peters seat open and Republican Mike Rogers vying for votes.

via The Detroit News|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#michigan
politics2 months ago

Obama reaches out to Michigan Senate hopefuls to unify Democrats

Former President Barack Obama phoned Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens to praise party unity after a tough primary and to signal early support for El-Sayed’s general-election bid. Stevens urged Obama to campaign in Michigan. The calls are notable because Obama has no formal endorsement process, highlighting ongoing efforts by top Democrats to present a united front ahead of November.

via politico.com|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#democrats
Obama Rewrites Tan-Suit Saga in Larry David Sketch on Life, Larry
entertainment2 months ago

Obama Rewrites Tan-Suit Saga in Larry David Sketch on Life, Larry

Barack Obama guest-stars as himself in HBO’s Life, Larry, where Larry David and Jeff Schaffer stage a Curb Your Enthusiasm–style revision of the infamous 2014 tan-suit moment in the series finale; the sketch riffs on who’s really to blame for the fashion choice, features an Oval Office setup and improv from Obama, and highlights Higher Ground’s involvement in producing the show.

via Variety|
#barack-obama#entertainment#hbo
Barack Obama Declares Mustard, Dismisses Ketchup in Life, Larry Finale
entertainment2 months ago

Barack Obama Declares Mustard, Dismisses Ketchup in Life, Larry Finale

Barack Obama appears in the finale of HBO Max’s Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness and, per behind-the-scenes chatter, reveals a Larry David–style vendetta against ketchup, calling it a child's condiment and urging mustard instead; producers note his performance grows more David-like the longer he’s with Larry. The digest also covers Will Gluck’s One Night Only nudity edits, Heated Rivalry season 2 casting, and Netflix’s 'living billboard' promo for The Last House.

via A.V. Club|
#barack-obama#condiments#entertainment