Air Force One crosses the country to bring Obama to multimillion dollar fundraisers

President Obama's week began with a 2 day western fundraising trip that included delivering a speech at the US Air Force Academy Commencement and 5 seperate campaign events. The highlight was his being entertained by singers Cosby & Nash, and Ben Harper while raking in contributions from the privileged 1 percent who were invited and could afford the to pay the costly attendence fees. Upon returning to Washington, he was able to play a round of golf and attend 2 Memorial Day ceremonies.

In order to stay in touch with his administrative duties, Mr. Obama attended 2 daily briefings, met once with his Senior Advisers, Hillery Clinton, and Mr. Panetta.

VP Biden attended two fundraising events but Mrs. Obama was not credited with any fundraising activities.

Below is a summary of the Executive Branches' activities for the week of Wednesday May 23 through Tuesday May 29, 2012.


Today, Tuesday, May 29, 2012

• President Obama host the 2011 Medal of Freedom ceremony (First Lady Michelle Obama also attends)
• Mrs Obama begins promoting her new book by making the New York TV rounds, making appearances on: Good Morning America, The View, and The Daily Show with John Stewart.

Monday, May 28, 2012

• Mr and Mrs Obama hosted a breakfasst in honor of Gold Star Families. Afterward, the Persident laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and spoke at the Cemetery. Shortly thereafter, he delivered remarks at the Vietnam War Memorial (1:50 PM)

Saturday, May 26, 2012

• The President played golf on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, May 25, 2012

• Joe Biden hosted a breakfast meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Italy David Thorne. Later, he and his wife Jill delivered remarks to surviving military families in Arlington VA

Thursday, May 24, 2012

• Mr. Obama attended a campaign event at the The Fairmont Hotel, in San Jose, Calif. He then left CA and flew to Des Moines Iowa, where he toured a wind manufacturer (TPI Composits) and read his 'To Do List' again. He then appeared in another campaign event before flying back to DC.
• Mr. Biden attended a campaign event in Charlotte NC, and another one in mid-afternoon

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

• President Obama left DC and flew to Colorado Springs CO where he gave the commencement address at the US Air Force Academy. Next, he flew to Denver and attended a campaign event. Back on Air Force One, he flew to Mountain View CA and delivered remarks at 2 more campaign events. One of these was at a private residence in Atherton where 60 wealthy attendees paid $35,800 each (approximately $2.14 million) to see the President and listen to Crosby & Nash entertainment. The second was at much larger theater and featured Ben Harper.
• VP Biden hosted reception for labor organization leaders.