The Traveling Fundraiser: September 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Four dead Americans are only bumps on the campaign trail

Two weeks after the Benghazi massacre, the only visible change to President Obama's weekly campaign schedule is the inclusion of 4 daily briefings. Yet, in the past 7 days, the Obama campaign team attended 14 different campaign/fundraising events. However, the President was obligated to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once in order to make sure that they continue to apologize to the Muslim world and pretend that a the murders of our citizens were carried out in response to an offensive video.

Obama's and Clinton's behavior are indicative to children trying to appease a schoolyard bully.

Besides apologizing and campaigning, Mr. Obama relaxed in the friendly environment of The View. He did speak at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, but could not find the time to meet with other dignitaries.

The economy is still in shambles and unemployment continues to soar. Yet the President has ignored these issues.

Mr. Obama described the deaths of our Ambassador and security personnel as merely bumps on the road. And, he brushed off the concerns of Israel as only noise, an unwanted distraction.

One must ask: Why would any right minded American re-elect this politician who has boldly ignored his sworn obligation to serve and protect this country but has favored the revolting terrorists in the North African and Arab regions instead?

Below is a summary of President Obama's schedule during the week of Wednesday September 19 through Tuesday September 25 2012.

Today, Tuesday, September 25, 2012

President Obama delivered remarks to the UN General Assembly at 10:10 AM. He skipped individual meetings but is attending the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting at 12:10 PM (also in NYC). He will then leave NYC and return to DC by 2:35 PM.
Vice President Biden delivers remarks at the Chesterfield Fairgrounds in Chesterfield, VA.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM, then ate lunch with VP Biden. At 1:05 PM, he left the White House and flew to New York City where he and his wife Michelle taped an appearance on "The View". In the evening, the First Family attended a reception for visiting Heads of State and Government.
Michelle Obama left DC on a separate plane in order to attend a 12:30 PM fundraising event in New York City.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event at a private residence in Princeton NJ.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Mr. Obama left the White House at 12:10 PM and flew to Milwaukee, WI where he attended 2 fundraisers. The first was at the Milwaukee Theater and the second at Henry Maier Festival Park. He was done for the day and on the way back to DC by 7:40 PM.
Michelle Obama was the keynote speaker at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington DC.

Friday, September 21, 2012

President Obama had a daily briefing at 9:45 AM (this was special because the it was photographed, just to prove it happened). Then, Mr. Obama traveled to Woodbridge VA. where, he delivered remarks via satellite to the AARP Life@50+ National Event & Expo (in New Orleans) at 11:30 AM. Next, he spoke at a campaign event at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Va. He arrived back at the White House at 2:30 PM.
Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. Then, she delivered remarks at another private campaign event in Phoenix, MD.
Both VP Biden and wife Jill traveled to Hanover NH and attended a campaign event at Dartmouth College. Then, they went to Concord NH and delivered remarks at a campaign event at the New Hampshire State House.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Then he flew to Miami FL and attended a town hall meeting. When that was over, he flew to Tampa FL and delivered remarks at a campaign event. He flew back to Washington that night.
Joe Biden met with Steve Beecroft, the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad and the Administration’s nominee to be Ambassador to Iraq.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Mr. Obama attended a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. When that was over, he and VP Biden met with Hillary Clinton at 11:30 AM. One half hour later, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony, and lunched with Mr. Biden at 12:30. His afternoon was free until 5:00 PM when he had a meeting with Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Michelle Obama spoke at a grassroots campaign event in Durham NC at 1:40 PM, then traveled to Greenville NC and attended a second fundraising event.
VP Biden, along with his wife, hosted a reception for emerging young leaders of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Even the murder of 4 Americans cannot stop President Obama's fundraising events

Why should Americans work if the President refuses to work either?

After we published last week's post, America learned of the violence in the Middle East. Four Americans, including 1 Ambassador, was killed in Libya. The Egyptian Embassy was overrun and the American Flag torn down and burned. More violence and marches took place in the days to follow, and anti-American sentiment was expressed across North Africa, England, Australia, and more.

Yet through it all, our honorable President Obama, Vice President, and First Lady pressed ahead the Obama re-election bid by attending campaign fundraisers in Colorado, Ohio, District of Columbia, Iowa, Virginia, and New York City. Together, they attended 16 separate events. Mr. Obama led the team with 8 fundraisers, Mr. Biden with 5, and Mrs. Obama with 3.

However, because much attention was placed on the White House during this week, Mr. Obama managed to attend 3 daily briefings. Assuming each lasted approximately 30 minutes, the President dedicated 1 1/2 hours of the week to national security. To help ignore the Mid East violence, Mr. Obama and team blamed the uprisings on the trailer of a film. Yes, the film was responsible for the death of our fellow Americans, not the failure to secure our soil in foreign lands and protect those who are representing us. Note however, the President failed to meet with any of his senior advisers this week either.

During this time, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was found to have violated the Hatch Act. Under the rules of punishment, the President must decide on her punishment. To date, President Obama has ignored his duty to uphold the law.

In addition to fundraising, President Obama hosted three groups of athletes to the White House this week. Last Friday, he welcomed the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, and today he's receiving the WNBA Champions, the Minnesota Lynx.

Because President Obama's schedule was completely full with campaign related events, Mr. Obama declined to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week.

However, he remains completely focused on his re-election, and is therefore appearing on the David Letterman Show this afternoon, and attending 2 gala fundraisers. Most important is that of Jay-Z and Beyonce which will be held at the 40/40 Club. Aside from the guests, a 350 bottle champagne tower will be a primary focal point. This floor to ceiling display of gold bottles will be serving the $800 per bottle bubbly. (The champagne alone will cost $280,000).

And now we know why the Obama's want us to remain in the middle class!

The following is a summary of the President's official schedule during the week of Wednesday September 12 through Tuesday September 18, 2012.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. At 1:10PM, he greets the WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx at the White House. Then, he flies to New York City where he will first sit for an interview with David Letterman. Afterward, he will attend 2 fundraisers, one with Jay-Z and Beyonce.
Vice President Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Next, he campaigns at Crinnell College in Grinnell Iowa.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 9:10 AM before he left the White House at 9:45 AM and flew to Cincinnati Ohio. He attended a campaign event in Eden Park in Cincinnati, then flew to Columbus Ohio where he attended two different campaign events in Schiller Park. He also made a stop at the 28th Biennial Constitutional Convention of the Ohio AFL-CIO. When done, he flew back to Washington and was back in the White House by 8:05 PM.
Mr. Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event at the Port of Burlington in Burlington Iowa.

Friday, September 14, 2012

President Obama had an early briefing at 9:25 AM, before he welcomed the Olympic teams to the White House at 10 AM. He lunched with Joe Biden, then attended the Transfer of Remains Ceremony for the slain victims of the Benghazi Libya attack. At night, he attended a fundraiser.
Mrs. Obama attended a fundraiser in Washington DC.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Mr. Obama started day at 1:10 PM when he attended a campaign event in Lions Park in Golden CO. After, he flew back to DC and arrived at 7:05 PM.
Michelle Obama attended a campaign event in Richmond VA, and then traveled to Fredericksburg VA to attend another campaign event.
VP Joe Biden flew to Eau Claire Wisconsin and attended a campaign event at the WL Zorn Arena. In the evening, he hosted the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 35th Anniversary Awards Gala in Washington DC that evening.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Mr. Obama first read a statement to the U.S. regarding the attacks in Libya and the riots in Egypt. He skipped the daily briefing. Then, he visited the State Department. But, he was on Air Force One at 2:20 PM and on his way to a Las Vegas NV fundraiser in the Cashman Center. When he was finished, he flew to Aurora CO for the night.
VP Biden attended a campaign event at Wright State University in Dayton Ohio. He then flew back to Washington DC. That night, he and his wife hosted a reception with Jewish community leaders.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

One DNC Convention and Two Hugs, How Cozy!

After sitting in on 1 obligatory daily briefing, President Obama was free to spend the week campaigning. First, however, he had to practice the acceptance speech that he would give at the Democratic National Convention. Once that speech was given, the Obama's and Biden's took to the skies on our Air Force planes and hit the swing Sates. Together, they left Charlotte NC and the four flew to New Hampshire. After attending a campaign event there, they boarded the plane again and flew to Iowa where they made another grand campaign appearance at the University of Iowa.

But, one day was enough. So at the end of Friday, Mr. Obama flew to Florida and spent 2 days attending 4 campaign events in that State. Nothing has been written about Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, so we can only assume that they perhaps flew back to Washington. From different sources, we know that Vice President flew to Columbus Ohio and traveled through that State and mingled with the voters.

Two of the memorial pictures of Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden campaigning over the weekend are shown at right. From the looks of it, they are really enjoying themselves. After all, who wouldn't want to share hugs with our 2 distinguished leaders?

For more enjoyable images and stories about our two hard working campaigners, please read:

Joe Biden buddies up to Ohio bikers
Obama not into faking it - explains why Obama's official schedule usually begins at 10:30 - 11 AM. (Its because Obama wakes up at 7 AM, and then hits the gym until 8:30 AM. He then showers, and eats breakfast. By then, the morning is half gone already).
Obama burnishes sports and beer cred
Scott Van Duzer, the Obama hugger: Shop facing boycott

Below is a summary of President Obama's schedule during the week of Wednesday September 5 through Tuesday September 11, 2012.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

President Obama and wife Michelle are spending the day marking the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. They started the day at 8:45 AM by observing a moment of silence. Then, they went to an Observance Ceremony ath the Pentagon. On the way back to the White House, they stopped at Arlington Cemetery. After lunch, only the President travels to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After, he will return to the WH and meet with Mr. Panetta at 5PM.
Vice President Biden travels to Somerset County PA and will deliver remwarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial Commemorative Service.

Monday, September 10, 2012

There were no public events or duties scheduled for President Obama.
Vice President filled in the calendar by sitting in for Mr. Obama and meeting with Senior Advisers.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Mr. Obama first delivered remarks at a campaign event in Melborne Fl at 11:10 AM. Then he traveled to West Palm Beach and attended a second campaign event. He returned back in DC at 8:15 PM.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Mr. Obama delivered remarks at a campaign event at 11:10 AM in Seminole FL. He then went to Kissimmee FL and delivered remarks at another campaign fundraising event.
Mr. Biden traveled through Ohio

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mr. Obama, Michelle, and the Bidens departed Charlotte NC and flew to Portsmouth NH where they attended a campaign event. They then flew to Cedar Rapids IA and delivered remarks at a 2nd campaign event held at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Mr. Obama left the group and flew to St. Petersburg FL where he spent the evening.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mr. Obama delivered remarks and accepted the party nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. At 2:45 PM, he flew to Charlotte NC to attend the Democratic National Convention.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

No fries, no beer, for Campaigner Obama in 7 States

According to the President's White House schedule, Mr. Obama received two daily briefings during the past week. In addition, he traveled to 7 states Virginia (twice), Texas, Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, and Louisiana. Mr. Obama appeared in 6 different fundraisers in this time, and tried to sway the both the military and hurricane victims into voting for him.

Vice President Biden only spoke at two campaign events during this period. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden were not credited with any fundraising.

Below is a summary of the President's official schedule during the week of Wednesday August 29 through Tuesday September 4, 2012.

Today, Tuesday, September 4, 2012

President Obama flew to Norfolk VA and delivered remarks at Norfolk State University. When done, he will fly back and return to Washington DC by 4:40PM.
VP Biden and wife Jill travel to Charlotte NC where they will attend the Democratic National Convention.

Monday, September 3, 2012

At 1:30 PM, Mr. Obama delivered remarks at a campaign event at Scott High School in Toledo, OH. Then, he flew to New Orleans LA and toured some of the damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.
Mr. Biden delivered remarks at the Detroit Labor Day Rally in Detroit MI.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

President Obama spoke and at a campaign event at the University of Colorado-Boulder, in Boulder CO. Afterward, he flew to Toledo OH.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Mr. Obama left the White House and flew to Des Moines in order to attend a campaign event in Urbana Iowa. Later, he flew to a second campaign event in Sioux City IA. Lastly, he flew to Denver CO and spent the night there.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Mr. Obama left the White House at 9:30AM and flew to El Paso TX where he participated in a roundtable discussion and later spoke to American troops at Ft Bliss.
Mr. Biden traveled to Lordstown OH and delivered remarks at a campaign event.

Thursday, August 30, 2012