Turkeys, Pies, Trees, and Barbara Walters help Obama beat the Affordable Health Care Act woos

During the Thanksgiving Holiday week, President Obama received 3 daily briefings, met with Secretary of Defense Hagel, the President of Colombia, and delivered two statements.

In addition, he and his family participated in a service project and entertained an undisclosed number of guests a Thanksgiving Dinner that ended with 6 different pies ( huckleberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate cream pie, sweet potato pie, banana cream pie or coconut cream pie). Ahhh, so much for Michelle Obama's healthy eating pitch - "let them eat peas"!

To help him try to restore his tarnished Obamacare image and reputation, Mr. and Mrs. Obama sat for a Barbara Walters interview.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (13.5 hours total):

• Vice President Biden : Washington DC to Tokyo Japan : 13.5 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday November 27 through Tuesday December 03 2013.

Today, Tuesday, December 3, 2013

• President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10 AM. Then at 11 AM, he meets with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, which is followed by a 12:05 PM lunch with the two of them. In the afternoon, Mr. Obama will deliver a statement about the Affordable Care Act (2:30 PM), participate in an ambassador credentialing ceremony (3:30 PM), and end the day after a 4:15 PM meeting with Secretary Hagel.
• VP Biden visited an internet company with Cathy Russell, then met with Crown Prince Naruhito, and later with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

Monday, December 2, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10 AM. His last public appointment was a 1:20 PM address at a World AIDS Day Event.
• VP Biden Biden met with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and members of the Diet.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

• VP Biden departed on a trip to China, Japan, and South Korea. First, he arrived in Tokyo Japan.

Friday, November 29, 2013

• President Obama and his wife sat for a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters.
• Michelle Obama and daughters received the 2013 White House Christmas tree.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then, he pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkeys at 1:20 PM. He next held a bill signing appearance (2:35 PM), and ended the day with a service event (4:30 PM).
• VP Biden flew to Nantucket where he and his family spent 4 days as a Thanksgiving vacation.

Seven Fundraisers in 3 cities for the Traveling Fundraiser, President Obama

The past week's accomplishments for President Obama can be summarized as attending 7 fundraisers in three West Coast cities, racking up 14 hours of Air Force One flight time, having lunch with Vice President Obama, and hosting a black-tie affair for Medal of Freedom awardees.

Besides that, Mr. Obama received 3 daily briefings, met with John Kerry, Susan Rice, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, film industry executives, delivered a few statements to justify his travel expenses, and bought lunch at a San Francisco Chinatown restaurant.

(from http://www.sfexaminer.com)

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (14 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Seattle WA to San Francisco CA to Los Angeles CA to Washington DC : (5.5 + 2.5 + 1.5 + 5.5 ) = 14 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday November 20 through Tuesday November 26 2013.

Today, Tuesday, November 26, 2013

• President Obama attends a DNC fundraising event in a private residence at noon. Then, he tours DreamWorks Animation at 1:50, meets with industry representatives, and delivers remarks. He then leaves Los Angeles and flies back to Washington, arriving at the White House about 9:20 PM.

Monday, November 25, 2013

(from http://www.ctpost.com)

• President Obama left Seattle Washington at 11:50 AM and flew to San Francisco CA. There, he delivered remarks about immigration at 2:35 PM, and spent the rest of the day attending fundraisers. First was a 4:10 PM DNC event which was followed by an 5:00 PM DNC event. Mr. Obama left San Francisco and flew to Los Angeles CA, where he attended a 10:30 PM DCCC/DSCC fundraising event; and another DCCC/DSCC joint event at 11:20 PM.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 2 PM and flew to Seattle WA. He then attended an 8:05 PM DNC event, and a 10:10 DCCC fundraising event. The President was accompanied by Valerie Jarret.

Friday, November 22, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Then, at 1:45 PM, he participated in a video conference with Peace Corps Volunteers in Tanzania. He ended the day after a 2:40 PM meeting with King Mohammed VI of Morocco. He also met with John Kerry, Susan Rice, and Phil Gordon.
• Michelle Obama hosted the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) National Arts and Humanities Youth Program.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. This was followed by a 12:30 lunch with VP Biden. In the afternoon, he delivered a brief statement (1:55 PM), and another at 2 PM at a ConnectED Champions of Change event. Lastly, he held a bill signing photo op at 2:20 PM.

Cordy Vivian receiving Medal of Freedom (from whitehouse.gov/blog )

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

• President Obama began the day with a 10:15 AM daily briefing. He then honored recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom at 11:05 AM. Then, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 PM commemorating the death of John F Kennedy. Lastly, he met with representatives from teh National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In the evening (7:10 PM), he and Michelle hosted a black-tie dinner for the Medal of Freedom awardees at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Patriotic: No Gettysburg Rememberance from President Obama Today

Today is the historic 150th year anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address eulogy to the slain and wounded soldiers who sacrificed at that historic battlefield. But conspicuously missing from this commemoration will be the nation's current leader, President Obama.

(from https://sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/bes-erinfitzgerald/the-gettysburg-address )

The Obamacare roll-out difficulties are requiring President Obama to spend more time with his senior staff. During the past week, he met with his senior advisers twice, Secretary of Defense Hagel twice, Secretary of State Kerry once, and Secretary of Treasury Lew once. In addition, he received a daily briefing each weekday, met with healthcare CEO's, delivered speeches about the Affordable Health Care Act, and worked with his political Organizing for Action group.

(from zimbio.com)

While this time consuming distraction limited his free time, the President was still able to play his 151st (as President) round of golf, attend an Oregon State basketball game to see his brother-in-law, and send out donation solicitations for barackobama.com.

The weekly fundraising and entertainment duties we delegated to his wife Michelle and Vice President Biden. During this time, Mr. Biden attended 3 fundraising events, two in North Carolina and one in Georgia. Michelle Obama flew to New York City to obtain funds. And even President Obama was able to attend a Philadelphia fundraiser at a private residence.

Mrs Obama participated in a guest appearance taping of "106 & Park", and flew to Disney World to attend a conference.

Unfortunately, Mr. Obama was only able to fly to Cleveland Ohio this week, although VP Biden visited Houston TX and is now in Panama City, Panama.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (25.5 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Cleveland OH to Philadelphia PA to Washington DC : (1.25 + 1.5 + .75 ) = 3.5 hours
• Michelle Obama : White House to New York City (round trip)  : 3 hours
• Michelle Obama : White House to Orlando FL (round trip)  : 4.5 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Houston TX to Panama City Panama : (3.25 + 4.25) = 7.5 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Charlotte NC to Chapel Hill NC to Washington DC : (1.5 + 1 + 1) =  3.5 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Atlanta GA (round trip) : 3.5 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday November 13 through Tuesday November 19 2013.


Today, Tuesday, November 19, 2013

• President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10 AM. Next at 10:"45 AM, he will meet with bipartisan senators to discus Iran. At 3:15 PM, he will speak and take questions at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting. Lastly, he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel at 4:30 PM.
• VP Biden held meetings with Panama President Martinelli in Panama City.

Monday, November 18, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM, and then with senior advisers at 11:00 AM. Lastly, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew at 3:30 PM. In the evening, he participated in an Organizing for Action conference call in an attempt to get his political action supporters to push Obamacare.
• Michelle Obama attended a Democratic DSCC fundraising event in New York City. At 3 PM, she taped an episode for the BET "106 & Park" show which will be aired tonight.



(from mercedsunstar.com)

• VP Biden flew to Houston Texas and spoke about infrastructure to 50 people volunteering to enroll people into Obamacare exchanges. From there, he flew to Panama City Panama.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

• President Obama played his 40th round of golf with rip director Marvin Nicholson, his brother Walt Nicholson, and Joe Paulsen of the White House advance office.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

• President Obama, and family, attended the Oregon State-Maryland basketball game in College Park, Md.

Friday, November 15, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. At 2 pm, he met with his senior advisers. He also met with health insurance company CEOs to discuss the Affordable Care Act.
• VP Biden attended a DNC fundraising event in Charlotte NC in the morning. Just before 1 PM, he attended a fundraising event for Sen Hagen in Chapel Hill NC.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he delivered a statement about the Affordable Care Act at 11:35 AM. A little later, he left the White House at 1 PM and flew to Cleveland Ohio where he tourec ArcelorMittal and delivered remarks. He then flew to Philadelphia at spoke at a Democratic DSCC fundraising event. Lastly, he flew back to Washington DC.
• Michelle Obama was the keynote speaker at a Veterans Institute workshop at Walt Disney World in Florida.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a DNC fundrasiser in Atlanta GA.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:05 AM. Then at 10:50 AM, he met with faith leaders. At 3:30 PM, he delivered remarks at the Department of Interior Tribal Nations Conference. Lastly, he met with Secretary of State John Kerry (4:30 PM), and with Secretary of Defense Hagel (5:15 PM).

Losing your health care? Don't worry. President Obama is fundraising!

As millions of Americans across the country are worried about replacing their cancelled health care policies, President Obama, Mrs. Obama, and VP Biden turned their efforts to DNC Fundrasing events around the country.

During the past week, Mr. Obama attended 3 fundraising events in Dallas TX and 2 in Miami FL. In between, he: played a round of golf with Alonzo Mourning; hosted a breakfast, a lunch, a dinner, and a movie screening event; spoke in New Orleans LA; and met once with tribal leaders and Secretary of Treasury Lew. He also found time to receive 3 daily briefings.

President Obama golfing with Alonzo Mourning (from nbcmiami.com )

Mrs. Obama flew to Pittsburgh PA to attend a DNC fundraising event, spoke at a high school, and hosted a workshop for children wanting to make careers in film making.

VP Biden attended 2 fundraising events also. One was in Baltimore MD and one in Cleveland OH.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (18 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Dallas Texas (round trip) : 6 hours
• President Obama: White House to New Orleans LA, to Miami FL, and back to Washington DC : 2.5 + 2.0 + 2.5 = 7 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Pittsburgh PA (round trip)  : 2 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Cleveland OH : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday November 6 through Tuesday November 12 2013.


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

• First, President Obama received a daily briefing at 11 AM. Second, he met with tribal leaders at 11:45 AM. This was followed by a lunch at Molly Malone's where he and VP Biden treated 5 service members. Mr Obama was then free until 5:30 PM when he met with combatant commanders and military leadership who he later treated to a dinner at 7:30 PM (Mrs Obama and the Biden's also attended dinner).
• Michelle Obama delivered remarks at a DC high school.

Monday, November 11, 2013

• President Obama hosted a breakfast honoring veterans and their families at 9:00 AM (Mr. Biden also attended). This was followed by an 11 AM wreath-laying ceremony attended by the Bidens and Obamas.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

• President Obama played a round of golf with Alonzo Mourning at Grande Oaks golf club. Afterward, he left Miami at 3:25 PM and flew back to Washington DC.

Friday, November 8, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:05 AM and flew to New Orleans where he toured the Port of New Orleans and delivered remarks. He left at 2:10 PM and flew to Miami Florida where he attended 3 Democratic fundraising events.
• Michelle Obama hosted a workshop for high school students interested in film making.
• VP Biden attended a Demcratic DSCC fundraising event in Baltimore MD in the early afternoon. At night, he attended the Second Annual Louis L. Redding Benefit and Awards Gala in Wilmington, Del.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 am. He then met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew at 1:30 PM. In the afternoon, he sat with Chuch Todd of NBC News and stated that he would look into why Americans are losing their health insurance. Lastly, he hosted a screening of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' at 6 PM.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:20 AM. Then, he left the White House and flew to Dallas Texas where he participated in an Affordable Care Act event. This was followed by 2 DSCC fundraising events.
• Michelle Obama attended a DNC fundraising event in Pittsburgh PA
• VP Biden attended a DSCC fundraising event in Cleveland OH after speaking at the CSX Northwest Ohio in North Baltimore, Ohio.

Entertainment and fundraising were Obama's primary activities last week

As milliions of American individuals begin to receive cancellation notices from their health care providers, the top two chief executives of the U.S. and their families spent their week entertaining themselves and attending Democratic fundraising events.

President Obama set the standard by: greeting visitors to the White House; having lunch with VP Biden; honoring the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team; playing a round of golf; attending Democratic events (DNC, DCCC, OFA) in Boston MA, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Michelle Obama hosted a Diwali celebration, a Halloween Party and a Garden Harvest at the White House.

Vice President Biden: flew to Austin Texas to attend a campaingn event; went to a campaign rally in Virginia; and spoke at a West Virginia Democratic dinner. Plus, he hosted an evening reception for breast cancer awareness.

As for official business, the President received 5 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers once, and with Senator Booker and Secretary of Defense Hagel.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (10 houts total):

• President Obama: White House to Boston MA (round trip)  : 3 hours
• VP Biden : White House to Austin Texas (round trip)  : 7 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 3 through Tuesday November 5 2013.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then, at 11:30 AM, he met with business leaders to discuss immigration reform. This was followed by a 12:30 PM lunch with VP Biden. Mr. Obama then left the White House at 2:10 PM and traveled to Bethesda MD and visited Walter Reed Medical Center and Fisher House. The President and First Lady also greeted visitors touring the White House.
• Michelle Obama delivered remarks at the White House Diwali celebration.
• VP Joe Biden and wife Jill hosted a reception for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the evening.

Monday, November 4, 2013

• President Obama began the day at 11 AM with a daily briefing. At 11:45 AM, he met with senior advisers. In the afternoon, he honored the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks at the White House (2:10 PM). this was followed with a 4:15 PM meeting with Secretary Hagel. He spent the evening attending an Organizing for Action event and dinner.
• VP Biden attended a campaign event for Terry McAuliffe.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks at a 2 PM campaign event rally for Terry McAuliffe.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

• President Obama played his 38th round of golf this year with college friends and a White House aide.
• VP Biden gave the keynote speech at the West Virginia Democratic Party’s 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Friday, November 1, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Lastly, he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at 2:10 PM.
• VP Biden, and Valerie Jarrett, met with disabilities rights and veterans advocacy groups.

Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2013

• President Obama started with a 10:45 AM daily briefing. He was free until the afternoon, when he delivered remarks at SelectUSA Investment Summit at 1:30 PM. A little later (3:15 PM), he met with the newly elected Senator Cory Booker. Then, starting at 5:15 PM, he and Michelle hosted a trick-or-treat Halloween party.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. He then left the White House at 12:55 PM and flew to Boston MA where he first spoke about health care. Afterward, he attended a 5:35 PM DCCC campaign fundraising event. He flew back to Washington DC and arrived back at the White House at 8:45 PM.
• Michelle Obama hosted school children to the White House Garden Harvest.
• VP Biden flew to Austin Texas and attended a DNC event at a private residence.  

The Government shutdown ended 2 weeks ago and everyone is back to work

In the past 14 days, President Obama received a daily briefing on each of the 10 weekdays. He also met with his senior advisers, Jack Lew, and John Kerry twice; and he met with Secretary of Defense Hagel once.

Also on his agenda was having lunch with VP Biden three times. But, we know everything is back to normal when the President, Mrs. Obama, and the Vice President all resume attending Democratic National Committee events and fundraisers again.

Yes, Mr. Obama knows where his bread is buttered: both from the working American taxpayers who have to pay for his political activities, and from his democratic supporters looking for political favors.

A lunch stop at UJunior's Cheesecake in Brooklyn NY

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (3 hours total):

• President Obama : White House to New York City (round trip)  : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the two weeks from Wednesday October 16 through Tuesday October 29 2013.

Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2013

• President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10:15 AM before meeting with his senior advisors at 11 AM. Next, he has a brief 11:45 AM meeting with CEO's regarding Cybersecurity. Then, he has a 12:30 lunch with VP Biden. In the afternoon, he will speak at a memorial services for Tom Foley at 3 PM. Lastly, he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel at 4:45 PM.

Monday, October 28, 2013

• President Obama received a 10 AM daily briefing. At noon, he delivered remarks at the installation of FBI Director James Comey. Lastly, he met with Secretary of State Kerry at 3:45 PM. He also spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the phone.

Friday, October 25, 2013

• President Obama received a 10:45 AM daily briefing. Then, at 1:20 PM, he left the White House and flew to New York City. Once there, he visited and spoke at a P-TECH high school classroom at 3:25 PM. Then he was off to 2 Democratic fundraisers, one at 7 PM, and the second at 8:10 PM. He returned to the White House around 11  PM.
• Michelle Obama greeted the USO Volunteer of the year and other honorees along with Jill Biden at 1:45 AM.  Shortly after (2:15 PM), she spoke at the (Democratic) Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) National Issues Conference.
• VP Biden met with Italian Senate President Pietro Grasso at 10 AM. In the evening (6:45 PM), he and his wife attended and spoke at the Annual Issues Conference of the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Leadership Forum at the Newseum.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. This was followed by a 10:35 AM immigration reform speech. In the afternoon, he participated in the DNC's Women's Leadership Forum (4:50 PM). Additionally, he met with Rahm Emanuel in the Oval Office.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. That was followed by a 12:30 lunch with VP Biden. Next, he held a bilateral meeting with Pakistani PM Sharif (2:10 PM). Lastly, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew.

Meeting with Rahm Emanuel

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 12 noon.
• VP Biden met with Prime Minister Victor Ponta of Romania. Then, he attended a  meeting of the U.S.-China Dialogue at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Monday, October 21, 2013

• President Obama had a daily briefing at 10:30 AM and then delivered remarks about Obamacare at 11:25 AM.

Friday, October 18, 2013

• President Obama received a daily brefing at 11:15 AM. Then at noon, he met with his senior advisers. He ended the day after making a 2 PM personnel announcement.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

• President Obama started the day with a 9:45 AM daily briefing. This was followed by delivering a statement at 11 AM about the government reopening after the shutdown. Next, he held a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Letta at 11:30; and then lunch with the PM at 12:45 PM.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Next, he had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30. In the afternoon, he met with Secretaries Lew and Kerry (2:25 PM and 3:05 PM respectively). Lastly, he delivered a statement at 8:25 PM.

Shutdown means only Lunch for the President and but Breakfasts for the VP

Most of President Obama's scheduled activities during the 3rd week of the government shutdown consisted of attending meetings with both the Democratic and Republican Caucasus. In addition, he received 4 daily briefings, and met with business leaders, a young Pakistani schoolgirl, and Secretaries Lew and Hagel.  He also ate lunch with VP Biden, volunteered at a soup kitchen, and held a staff meeting.

Vice President Biden hosted two breakfast meetings during this shutdown week.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• No Presidential travel reported.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 9 through Tuesday October 15 2013.


Today, Tuesday, October 15, 2013

• President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then at 11:40 AM, he is interviewed by regional television stations. Next at 2:10 PM, he awards the Medal of Honor to Captain William Swenson. This is followed by a 3:15 PM meeting with House Democratic leaders. Finally, he ends the day after a 4:30 PM meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel.
• VP Biden hosted a breakfast for U.S. China Track II participants.

Monday, October 14, 2013

• President Obama volunteered his services by helping at a DC soup kitchen named Martha's Table. He also held a meeting with VP Biden.

Friday, October 11, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He then met with the Senate Republican Caucus at 11:15 AM. He ended the day after a 2:15 PM meeting with business owners. He, First Lady, and a daughter met with Malata Yousatzia.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then at noon, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. In the afternoon, he met with the Senate Democratic caucus at 1:45 PM, and then with the House Republican leadership at 4:35 PM. He also held a staff meeting sometime during the day.
• VP Biden hosted a breakfast with Sec. of Defense Hagel.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then, he had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. Later, he made a 3:10 PM personnel announcement, and finished the day after a 4:35 PM meeting with the House Democratic Caucus.