Mr. Obama campaigned in the U.S. while wife Michelle enjoyed the Olympics in London

President Obama was very busy this past week. He attended 4 daily briefings and held a cabinet meeting! Plus, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony, met with Ambassador Crocker, Secretary Shinseki, Secretary Panetta, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

In addition, he attended 6 fundraising events, one in New York City, one in DC, two in Virginia, and 2 in New Orleans.

Vice President Biden attended 2 campaign events as well.

Since Michelle Obama was in London, watching and participating in various Olympic events, she was not officially campaigning this week.

The following is a summary of our Executive Branch's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 25 through Tuesday July 31 2012.


Today, Tuesday July 31, 2012

• The only thing scheduled for Mr Obama is a daily briefing at 10:30 AM.

Monday July 30, 2012

• President Obama started the day with a daily briefing at 11:10 AM. Then, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony. However, he ended the day by flying to New York City to attend a campaign event at the NoMad Hotel.
• VP Biden flew to Chicago IL to attend a campaign event.

Sunday July 29, 2012

• Mrs Obama was at the Olympics, and returns to DC that evening.
• VP Joe Biden and his wife Jill flew to Detroit MI where he spoke at the American Federation of Teachers 2012 convention.

Saturday July 28, 2012

• Mrs Obama was at the Olympics.

Friday July 27, 2012

• This is one of President Obama's early mornings. He began at 9:40 AM and attended a daily briefing. Then, he signed the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, met with Ambassador Ryan Crocker (Ambassador to Afghanistan), and Clinton at 11:30 AM. Later, he dashed off to a 1:10 PM campaign event at the Jefferson Hotel in DC. By 5 PM, he was in McLean VA where he attended 2 more campaign events.
• Mrs Obama was at the Olympics.
• Mr. Biden attended a campaign event in DC.

Thursday July 26, 2012

• Mr. Obama appeared to work at the White House for the whole day (11 AM to 4:45 PM). He attended a briefing, met with Eric Shinseki (who is Secretary of Veterans Affairs), had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30, held a cabinet meeting and ended the day with a meeting with Panetta.
• was at the Olympics.
• Mrs Obama flew to London England to attend the Olympic Games with her daughters.

Wednesday July 25, 2012

• President Obama's day began at 12:25 PM when he left Seattle WA and flew to New Orleans LA. There, he attended 2 campaign events, and spoke at the National Urban League convention. He flew back to Washington DC late that evening.
• Mr. Biden delivered remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters 51st Convention in Philadelphia.