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).

Mexico, Costa Rica, Golf, and DNC Events occupy Mr. Obama's schedule

President Obama's past week was dedicated to stimulating the economies of Mexico and Costa Rica. For this, he flew on Air Force One to Mexico City and San Jose and met with the respective leaders of those two countries. Upon returning back to Washington DC, the President spent one day traveling to Columbus Ohio and delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Ohio State University. The next day, he played golf with senators of both parties. Today, he spend most of the day meeting with the President of Korea.

The country remained safe because he attended 2 daily briefings and met with his senior advisers twice. In addition, he met with Secretaries Hagel, Kerry and Lew.

Tonight, Mr. Obama returns to his political roots by participating in a DNC event in Washington.


Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama : White House to Columbus OH (round trip)  : 3 hours
• President Obama : White House - Mexico City Mexico - San Jose, Costa Rica - Washington DC : 12 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Columbia SC (round trip)  : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 1 through Tuesday May 7 2013.

Today, Tuesday, May 07, 2013

• President Obama begins the day with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. At 11:15 AM, he and VP Biden hold a bilateral meeting with President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea. The three will then have lunch. After eating, Mr. Obama and President Park Geun-hye hold a press conference. At 3:50 PM, the President will meet with his senior advisers. That will be followed with a meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Mr. Obama's day ends with a DNC event at the St. Regis Hotel at 5:35 PM.
• Michelle Obama signs copies of her new book at he Politics & Prose bookstore.
• Mr. Biden - delivers remarks at the 2013 Annual Gala Dinner of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Monday, May 06, 2013

• President Obama spent the day golfing with 2 republican and 1 democratic senators.

Sunday, May 05, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:45 AM and flew to Columbus Ohio where he delivered the commencement address at Ohio State University. He was back on Air Force One by 2:05 PM and returned back to Washington.

Friday, May 03, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City and then met with Mexican entrepreneurs. He then flew to San Jose Costa Rica, where he greeted US Embassy personnel, and held meetings with President Chinchilla. Later, he attended a cultural event with Costa Rican youth and held a press conference. Lastly, he participated in a photo session and attended a working dinner with Central American Integration System leaders.
• Mr. and Mrs. Biden hosted their annual Cinco de Mayo breakfast. At night, Mr. Biden traveled to Columbia, SC and delivered remarks at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

• Mr. Obama made a personnel announcement at 10:15 AM. He then boarded Air Force One and flew to Mexico City Mexico. There, he met with President Peña Nieto, attended a press conference, and ate dinner.
• VP Biden talked with law enforcement officials about gun safety.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 PM. Then, he met with his senior advisers at 10:30 AM. In the afternoon, (2:15 PM), he made a personnel announcement, and then met with Secretary of State Kerry, and Secretary of Treasury Lew.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at an event for the D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project.

Crowds signify Romney Victory as Obama Pleads for Revenge

President Obama ended the campaign season with a whirlwind blitz of campaign appearances. He visited Wisconsin, Florida, Nevada, Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, New Hampshire, and Iowa. In all, he alone attended 16 campaign events.

In the same week Michelle Obama spoke at 6 events, traveling to Florida, Virginia, and Ohio. Vice President Biden chipped in as well by attending 5 events as well.

Obama Campaign Event Crowd

In all, the trio chalked up 27 documented campaign events which spanned 5 days.

The President also found time to receive 1 daily briefing, tour the ravaged New Jersey coast, and speak at FEMA Headquarters.

Now that today's voting will determine who the next president will be, we expect Mr. Obama to relax, entertain, travel, vacation, and celebrate.

Regardless if he wins re-election or not, we do not anticipate President Obama working for the country. If he wins, he will just party! If he loses, he will entertain and enjoy the last two months of his presidency. Either way, he will ignore his official duty to lead the country.

So, will Obama win? We predict he will Lose Big Time! 

Our reasoning is based on the turnout at his recent campaign events. Mr. Obama tried to lure crowds to his campaign events by entertaining them with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Stevie Wonder. However, compared to the large number of people who attended Romney and Ryan campaign speeches, Obama's turnout was much smaller.

This signals a problem for Mr. Obama because "he should be the star", not a backup performer.  If he had the respect of the nation, our citizens would flock to see him speak regardless of their political affiliation. However, even his base of support failed to go out of their way to see "Our President Speak".

Romney Campaign Crowd

Whereas, Mitt Romney drew 30,000 people in Pennsylvania hoping to get a glimpse of a man who can fix our economy, restore respect for America, and is willing work with both Democratic and Republican Congressmen and Senators.

For this reason, we predict a Romney Victory in today's election!

The following is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 31 through Tuesday November 6, 2012.

Today, Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012

• President Obama will spend the day in Chicago waiting for the election results. He will pass the time playing basketball and will sit for more than a dozen radio and television interviews. He arrived in the Windy City on Air Force One with his wife, Reggie Love, Bruce Springsteen, and several of his friends. Paying for this entertaining trip are the U.S. taxpayers!

Monday, November 5, 2012

• President Obama spoke at a campaign event in Madison WI at 11:45 AM. After, he flew to Columbus OH and delivered remarks at the Nationwide Arena. Next, he flew to Des Moines Iowa where both he and his wife spoke at at 10:50 PM campaign event. They ended the day by flying to Chicago IL.
• Meanwhile, Vice President Biden and his wife were attending a campaign event in Richmond VA.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

• Mister Obama spoke at a campaign event in Concord NH with Bill Clinton. After, He flew to Hollywood FL and spoke at a second event. Lastly, he flew to Cincinnati OH and delivered remarks at the 5th/3rd Arena.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

• President Obama teamed up with Bill Clinton and appeared at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow VA. Then, he spoke at a campaign event in Mentor OH. Then, he was off to Milwaukee WI and Debuque Iowa to attend two more campaign events.
• Michelle Obama spoke at Miami University in Oxford OH.

Friday, November 2, 2012

• President Obama started the day at 10:20 AM at a campaign event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio. At 12:55, he spoke to a crowd in Springfield OH. Then, he traveled to Lima OH and attended a 3rd campaign event. When that was over, he flew back to DC and arrived at the White House at 6:40 PM.
• Mrs. Obama spoke at a campaign event at Hampton University in Hampton VA and then at Virginia State University in Petersburg VA.
• Joe Biden attended two campaign events. The first was in Beloit WI and the second at Superior Middle School.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

• Mister Obama left the White House at 9:20 AM and flew to Green Bay WI where he attended a campaign event. He then flew to Las Vegas NV and spoke at the Cheyenne Sports Complex. He was back on Air Force One at 6:25 PM and flew to Denver CO to attend a 3rd campaign event in Boulder. He then boarded the plane again and flew to Columbus OH. 
• Michelle Obama spoke at 3 campaign events in Florida. The first was in Jacksonville, the second in Daytona Beach, and the third in Miami..
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event in Muscatine Iowa. At 5 PM, he attended a second campaign event at the Opera House at Fort Museum.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

• President Obama received a 9:30 AM daily briefing before flying toe Atlantic City NJ to view Hurricane Sandy storm damage with Governor Chris Christie. He arrived back at the White House before 6 PM.

Obama leaves voters with a Hurricane Sandy Photo OP and message: I'll give you money but not protect you!

Responding to the Hurricane Sandy emergency, President Obama flew back to the White House and participated in phone calls with governors and meetings coordinating Federal emergency teams.

One week before the election, Obama is using this disaster as a photo opportunity to show his involvement. Unfortunately, he had no such meetings, participation, or press conferences when the 4 brave Americans were killed in Benghazi. 

Prior to taking advantage of this disaster, Mr. Obama was flying across the country, giving a speech here, voting there, taping interviews, etc.  He did attend two daily briefings but that was it. Comparatively, he attended 7 campaign events, and taped 4 interviews for TV and Radio appearances. 

Interestingly, the President flew to Orlando Florida on Sunday night and returned on Monday morning. But, nothing is documented as to why he was there.

Also during this time, Vice President Biden attended 5 campaign events. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, attended at least 5 campaign events. Although she wasn't listed on the White House or Political schedule, we can follow her schedule by reading her speeches posted on the White House website.

Yes, 17 fundraisers but only 2 daily briefings. (Thank god there was a hurricane!)

Note: The White House website changed their homepage and is asking visitors to "stay informed" by supplying their email address. If you press the "learn more button, you will be taken directly to the website. You can't go back to this page but can sign up for emails.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 24 through Tuesday October 30, 2012.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

• President Obama had a daily briefing at 10:05 AM. In the afternoon, he held a press conference saying that the government will provide help to the hurricane and flood victims particularly in New Jersey and New York.
• Joe Biden was in Columbus OH in the morning. Then he traveled to Sarasota FL and will spend the night there.
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Monday, October 29, 2012

• President Obama left Orlando Florida at 8:30 AM and flew back to the White House where he was going to monitor "Hurricane Sandy".
• Michelle Obama spoke at 2 campaign events in Iowa, the first in Iowa City and the second in Sioux City.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event in Youngstown OH with Bill Clinton.
• Jill Biden delivered remarks at campaign events in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins CO.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

• President Obama left the White House at 5:30 PM and flew to Orlando FL.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

• President Obama spoke at a campaign event in Nashua NH.

Friday, October 26, 2012

• President Obama began the day with an 11:30 AM presidential daily briefing. Then he taped an interview with “The Michael Smerconish Show.” When that was over, he visited the Democratic National Committee Headquarters for a few hours. At 5 PM, he was interviewed by Sway Calloway on MTV, and at 5:40 PM he was interviewed by April Ryan of the American Urban Radio Networks.
• Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event at a private residence in La Jolla CA. After, she flew to Las Vegas and spoke a a campaign event in the Orr Middle School.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event at University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh, and at a second event that was not documented.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

• President Obama delivered remarks at a campaign event at 12:35 AM. Then, at 2:35 AM, he left Las Vegas and flew to Tampa FL. At 8:45AM, he spoke a Ybor State Museum Park in Tampa. He left at 9:50 AM and flew to Richmond VA where he spoke at a 1:15 PM campaign event.  He then flew to Chicago IL and voted early. in person. Then he flew to Cleveland OH and spoke at a 9:35 PM campaign event. After a long day, he flew back to Washington DC.
• Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event at a private residence in Calabasas CA.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

• President Obama left the White House at 8 AM and flew to Davenport Iowa where he attended a campaign event at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
• In the afternoon, he flew to Denver CO and spoke at a campaign event. Then, he flew to Los Angles and taped an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”. He then flew to Las Vegas.
• Vice President Biden delivered remarks at an undocumented campaign event.

Horses, Bayonets, and Debates define Obama's Image

Charging at his debating opponent at a full gallop, President Obama thrust his bayonet into Romney's military remarks. At first, it appeared his presidential foe was critically injured, but as the dust from the horse's hoofs faded away, the mighty Romney arose unscathed.

While Mr. Obama's biting "horse and bayonet" remarks flooded the internet, many a soldier were quick to point out that the bayonet is standard issue for the fighting infantry soldier today. Although the comment sounded so great, it illustrated the President's lack of knowledge of a soldiers arms. Had our Commander in Chief spent more time with our brave fighting military soldiers, he would not have been so quick to say the the bayonet is a thing of the past.

In fact, a mounted bayonet is an integral part of a fallen warriors Battle Cross memorial. The inverted rifle with the bayonet attached "signals a time of prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to our friend".


During this past week, President Obama dedicated his time to fundraising, campaigning, and preparing for the last of 3 debates. Only once did he receive a presidential briefing. Other than that, he performed no leadership function.

Together with his wife Michelle, and Vice President Biden, the trio attended 24 campaign events. Mr. Obama attended 7, Mr. Biden 9, and Mrs. Obama 8. They worked the battleground states of Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, Nevada, New York and Colorado. In addition, Mr. Obama found time to tape an appearance on the Jon Stewart Show, and to attend the Alfred E. Smith dinner.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 17 through Tuesday October 23 2012.


Today, Tuesday, October 23, 2012

• Mr. Obama begins the day at 10:10 by attending a campaign event in Delray FL. Next, he flies to Dayton OH and joins Joe Biden at a 2nd campaign event at Triangle Park. His day is over when he boards Air Force One at 5:00 PM and flies back to Washington DC.
• VP Biden speaks at a morning campaign event at the University of Toledo.  Later, he joins President Obama at another event in Dayton OH.

Monday, October 22, 2012

• President Obama participated in the 3rd and final Presidential Debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida.
• Michelle Obama attended 2 fundraising campaign events at Broward College in Davie FL. She later attended the debate.
• Mr. Biden attended 2 campaign events in Canton Ohio. The first was at J. Babe Stearn Community Center, and the second at Lorain High School.

Friday, October 19, 2012

• President Obama attended a 10:15 AM daily briefing. Then, he traveled to Fairfax VA and spoke at a George Mason University campaign event at 11:45 AM.
• Michelle Obama spoke at 4 campaign events in Wisconsin. The first two were held at the Racine Civic Center in Racine, and the last two were at the University of Wisconsin in Wausau.
• VP Biden delivered campaign remarks at two events. One was at the Sun City Community Center, and the second at Lincoln Park High School.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

• Mr. Obama left the White House at 9:35 AM and flew to Manchester NH where he attended an 11:55 AM campaign event. Next, he flew to New York City and taped an appearance on Jon Stewart's Daily Show. At 4:20 PM, he dashed over to The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for a fundraising event. Lastly, he attended the Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner before flying back to DC late that night.
• VP Biden spoke at a campaign event in Las Vegas NV.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

• President Obama's day began at 9:25 AM when he left the White House and flew to Mt. Vernon, IA where he attended a campaign event at Cornell College. Afterward, he flew to Athens OH and attended another campaign event at Ohio University.  He then flew back to DC and arrived at the White House at 9:00 PM.
• Michelle Obama attended two fundraising events in New York State. The first was at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, and the second at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.
• Mr. Biden flew to Greeley CO and delivered remarks at a campaign event. When that was over, he traveled to Reno NV and spoke at an evening fundraising campaign event.

1 Daily Briefing verses 10 Campaign Events: Which is more important?

President Obama's week began with his performance in the first Presidential Debate last Wednesday. Once that was over, he performed two official Presidential duties. First, he attended a daily briefing on Friday. Second, he dedicated a new Monument to Ceasar Chavez.

The rest of the week was devoted to fundraising and campaigning. During that time, he attended 10 campaign events in states across the country: Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, and California. Mrs. Obama attended 2 campaign events and VP Biden attended only one.

One difficulty with determining this week's schedule is that the White House website schedule differs that that which is published on Politico. Thus, the summary below is a compilation from both sites.

The following is a summary of President Obama's official schedule for the week of Wednesday October 3 through Tuesday October 9, 2012.

Today, Tuesday, October 9, 2012

• President Obama, at 12:40PM, delivers remarks at campaign event in San Francisco, CA. Then he flies to Columbus OH and attends a 2nd campaign event at Ohio State University. He will then return to DC in the evening.
• Michelle Obama speaks at at a campaign event in Loudon County VA, and then attends a fundraising event in McLean Va.

Monday, October 8, 2012

• President Obama left Los Angeles CA and flew to Bakersfield CA where he announced the establishment of the César E. Chávez National Monument at the Villa La Paz, National Chávez Center in Keene, CA. When that was over, he flew to San Francisco and attended 2 campaign events.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

• Mister Obama flew to Los Angeles CA and attended 2 campaign fundraising events.

Friday, October 5, 2012

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. After, he traveled to Fairfax VA and attended a campaign event ag George Mason University. Next, he flew to Cleveland OH and spoke at another campaign event at Cleveland State University. He flew back to Washington and was back at the White House before 6:30 PM.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

• Mister Obama started the day at 10:30 AM when he attended a campaign event in Denver CO. He then flew to Madison WI for another campaign appearance. When that was over, he flew back to DC.
• VP Biden flew to Council Bluffs Iowa and attended a campaign event.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

• President Obama departed Henderson NV at 2:25PM and flew to Denver CO where he participated in the first of three Presidential Debates.

16 More Fundraisers for the Obama Team

The past week was all about campaigning and fundraising for President Obama. During the week he attended 8 events in several different states. His wife, Michelle, was busy as well, attending 5 campaign events and appearing on a television show. Plus, Vice President Biden chipped in and attended 3 events.  All together, the three of them spoke and appeared in a total of 16 campaign events.

Through this busy time, Mr. Obama found 1/2 hour on 4 different days to receive a daily briefing. And, he also met with his Senior Advisers once.

The following is a summary to the Presidents official schedule during the week of Wednesday September 26 through Tuesday October 2, 2012.

Today, Tuesday, October 2, 2012

• Mr. Obama received daily briefing at 12 PM.
• Michelle Obama met with grassroots supporters in Cincinnati at 2 PM. Then she hoped on a plane and delivered remarks at a Seattle campaign event.
• Joe Biden attended two campaign events in North Carolina. The first was in Charlotte, and the second at the University of North Carolina.

Monday, October 1, 2012

• President Obama had a daily briefing at 11:40 AM.
• VP Biden spoke  at the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Program Transition Ceremony.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

• Mr. Obama left the White House at 11:15 AM and flew to Las Vegas NV where he attended a campaign event at Desert Pines High School.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

• Mr. Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Recreation Center in Ft. Myers, Fla.

Friday, September 28, 2012

• President Obama started the day at 9:45 AM with a daily briefing. Then he met with senior advisors. After, he attended 3 campaign events.
• Michelle Obama attended campaign event in Cedar Falls.
• VP Biden attended a campaign event at Century Village in Boca Raton, Fla.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM, then flew to Virginia Beach VA to attend a fundraiser. After, he returned to DC.
• Mrs Obama appeared on the daytime show Steve Harvey. Plus, she delivered remarks at two campaign events in Chicago IL later that day.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

• President Obama attended a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he flew to Bowling Green OH and spoke at a campaign event at Bowling Green State University. When that was over, he traveled to Kent Ohio and attended another campaign fundraising event. He returned to DC an the end of he day.

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.

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.

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

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then, he had lunch with the Vice President at 12:30 PM.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

• Mr. Obama left Fort Collins CO and flew to Charlottesville VA where he attended a 3:30 PM campaign event.

Just Wondering:

• Do you think President Obama likes to visit "Texas" because he thinks its "Taxes"?
• Why would an honest person need a "Truth Team"?

Chains, Felons, Fundraisers, and Denials

Surprise, President Obama had a press conference yesterday! Yes, after being criticized for only meeting with celebrity news outlets, Mr. Obama finally held another press conference at the White House. Unfortunately, he did not seem to be prepared, especially when he said nobody had called Mitt Romney a "felon". Either he really does not stay up with current events, or he believes the country is so ignorant that we will believe anything he says. Either way, it did not seem to go very well for for the President.


Luckily, the day ended on an up note when he and Michelle hosted a "state dinner" for 54 winners of a children's "healthy eating" campaign contest.

As for the country's work, the President received 3 daily briefings, and met with his senior advisers, Mrs. Clinton, and Mr. Geithner once during the week.

He also attended 6 fundraising events, held in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Ohio. Vice President Biden delivered remarks at 3 campaign events as well.


Below is a summary if the President's leadership activities during the week of Wednesday August 15 through Tuesday August 21, 2012.

Today, Tuesday, August 21, 2012

• President Obama left the White House at 9:15AM and flew to Columbus, Ohio. At 1PM, he spoke at a campaign event at Capital University. Then, he flies to Reno Nevada and delivers remarks at a campaign event at Truckee Meadows Community College. When he is done, he will fly to Las Vegas NV for the night.
• First, VP Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event in Minneapolis MN. Later, he will speak at a second campaign event at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds in Rochester MN.

Monday, August 20, 2012

• President Obama started the day with an 11:05 AM daily briefing. Next he had lunch with VP Biden, and then sat for interviews with regional television and print outlets. Then, he surprised everyone by holding a press conference. He ended the day by having dinner with winners of another campaign contest.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

• Mr. Obama departed the White House at 10 AM and flew to Manchester, NH where he spoke at campaign event at the Windham High School. After, he attended a second campaign event at Rochester Commons in Rochester NH. He arrived back in DC before 8 PM.

Friday, August 17, 2012

• President Obama had only two things scheduled. First was a daily briefing held at 11 AM and the second was a meeting with senior advisers at 11:30 AM.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

• Mr. Obama began at 10:15 AM by attending a daily briefing. At 10:45 (one-half our later), he met with Mrs. Clinton. Then he had lunch with Biden. Following a 1:45 PM with Mr. Geithner, he was done for the day.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

• President Obama attended two campaign events in Iowa with his wife Michelle at his side. The first was at 12 noon in Dubuque and the second was in Davenport. Afterwards, they both flew back to Washington DC.
• Mr. Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va. (Note, this was only 1 day after his famous "chains" speech).

Obama's Two 15 minute meetings, 7 fundraisers, and a Photograph

Mr. Obama's official schedule during the past week comprised of 4 daily briefings, and a 15 minute meeting with Senior Advisers. He also met with Mr. Panetta once, attended another 15 meeting with the Rural Council, and signed an Act. Lastly, he participated in a conference call, and blamed Congress for not raising taxes. At most, he worked for the country about 6 hours.

The rest of the time, Mr. Obama was either traveling to or attending campaign fundraising events. In all he attended 7 of them in Connecticut, Washington DC, Florida, and Ohio.

The photograph below shows Mr. Obama attending the meeting on Monday. While he is seldom working, the White House Blog finds it necessary to post such photographs in order to "make it look like the President is working". Unfortunately, his official schedule says otherwise.

Meanwhile, his wife Michelle outpaced the President by attending 8 campaign events which were located in Massachusetts,  New Hampshire, and North Carolina.

Vice President Biden only attended 1 fundraising event which was in California. However, he did host another party at the  Naval Observatory.

Altogether, the group attended 16 different campaign events and traveled to 7 states on our dime.

Below is the detailed summary of their schedule for the week of Wednesday August 1 through Tuesday August 7, 2012.

Today, Tuesday August 7, 2012

• President Obama begins day at 11:00 AM with a daily briefing. Then, at 4:15 PM, he meets with the White House Rural Council to discuss the response to the drought. Fifteen minutes later, he will meet with Mr. Panetta. By 5:20 PM, he will be at The W Hotel where he will attend 2 fundraisers.

Monday August 6, 2012

• A daily briefing at 11:30 AM started Mr. Obama's day. Then at 1:50 PM, he signed the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. Mr. Obama then left the White House and flew to Stamford CT, where he attended 2 campaign fundraising events.

Friday August 3, 2012

• For Mr Obama, a daily briefing at 10:30 AM kicked off the day. This lasted 1/2 hour. Next, Mr. Obama held a 15 minute meeting with his senior advisers. His day was over after he spoke about the need for Congress to raise taxes. That was at 11:15 AM.
• Michelle Obama delivered remarks at 3 campaign events in Massachusetts. They were in Springfield, Pittsfield, and Richmond.
• VP Biden traveled to Los Angeles CA to attend a campaign event.

Thursday August 2, 2012

• Mr. Obama started at 11:05 AM when he left the White House to fly to Florida, where he attended a campaign event at Rollins College in Winter Park at 2:40 PM. After, he participated in a conference call by delivering remarks to the Blog'Her Conference. He left Florida and flew to Leesburg VA where he attended a campaign event at a local high school. Afterwards, he returned to DC.
• Mrs. Obama attended 3 campaign events in New Hampshire. The first was in Holderness, the second in Laconia, and the third in Manchester.
• Mr. Biden met with Eric Holder at the White House.

Wednesday August 1, 2012

• President Obama had an early start this day. The first thing scheduled was his departure from the White House at 9:50 AM when he flew to Mansfield Ohio. There, he attended a fundraiser. Next, he flew to Akron and attended a 2nd fundraising event. When that was over, he flew back to DC at 5:05 PM.
• Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event at the University of North Carolina in  Greensboro, NC. Next, she attended a 2rd fundraising event in Raleigh NC.
• Mr. Biden hosted a reception for the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues at the Naval Observatory.

18 More Fundraising Campaign Events for President Obama, wife Michelle, and VP Biden

Of the past 7 days, President Obama had remained in Washington DC for official duties only once. That was last Wednesday. He began the day at 10:30 AM meeting with Tom Vilsack.  After a lunch with VP Biden, Mr. Obama also met with Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Panetta. The official highlight was his honoring of the 2012 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champion Baylor Bears at the White House. He ended that day attending a campaign fundraising event in Washington.

During the remaining 6 days, he attended 13 more fundraisers in the states of Florida, Nevada, California, and Oregon. Because of the tragic shooting in Colorado, the President found the opportunity to have the taxpayers pay for his West Coast swing by stopping in Colorado and meeting with families of the shooting victims.

Covering the other parts of the country, his wife Michelle campaigned in Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Ohio. Additionally, Mr. Biden worked a union crowd in Ohio.

All together, this trio attended a total of 18 campaign events in the week.

Below is a summary of the official Presidential schedule for the week of Wednesday July 18 through Tuesday July 24, 2012.

Today, Tuesday, July 24, 2012

• President Obama starts day at 1:15PM and flies from San Francisco CA to Portland OR where he will attend 2 fundraisers. Then, he hops on the plane again and flies to Seattle WA where he will attend 2 more campaign fundraising events.
• Michelle Obama attends a campaign event at Westerville Central High School in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Later, she will attend a second fundraising event in Dayton OH.

Monday, July 23, 2012

• Mr. Obama started the day at 2:25PM when he flew from San Francisco CA to Reno NV where he spoke to the VFW National Convention. Next, he flew to Oakland CA and attended 3 more fundraising campaign events.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

• Mr. Obama's schedule began at 2:15PM when he left DC and flew to Colorado to meet with families of the shooting victims. Afterward, he flew to San Francisco and spent the night there.

Friday, July 20, 2012

• Mr. Obama left West Palm Beach FL at 9:25AM and flew to Fort Myers. There, he attended 1 campaign event and then flew back to DC, ending the day at 1:45PM.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

• Mr. Obama departed the White House at 10:45AM and flew to Jacksonville FL where he attended 2 campaign fundraising events. Then, he flew to West Palm Beach and starred in 2 more fundraisers.
• VP Biden flew to Columbus Ohio and attended a Union campaign event.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

• President Obama began day at 10:30AM when he received a daily briefing. At 11AM he met with Mr. Vilsack then had lunch with Biden at 12:30. At 2:25 he honors the 2012 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champion Baylor Bears. Next he met with Clinton and Panetta. Then dashed off to a campaign event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 5:40PM.
• Michelle Obama flew to Philadelphia and spoke about Let's Move. Afterward, she flew to Birmingham Alabama to attend a fundraising event. She had the country pay for this excursion because she was "briefed on the tornado recovery" while in Birmingham. 

Obama attended 10 fundraisers, watched 2 basketball games, and had 3 meetings last week

With less than 4 months to go before the November 2012 election, President Obama is now focusing nearly 100% of his time on his re-election campaign. And living up to our blog's namesake, The Traveling Fundraiser, he visited Virginia two days in a row, Ohio, and Texas. During the past 7 days, he attended 10 different fundraising events.

As for official work, Mr. Obama's schedule stated that he held 1 daily briefing, met once with Mr. Geithner, and hosted a meeting with Democratic leaders of the House and Senate.

Not wanting to miss out on entertainment, the President returned to DC on Monday afternoon (from Cincinnati Ohio), in order to watch both the Men's and Women's U.S. basketball teams play Brazil. Mr. Obama's wife Michelle and VP Biden joined him in watching the games.

Since Mr. Obama's wife and children wanted to attend the Broadway Play Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark last Sunday, he had Michelle attend a fundraising event nearby in order that their entertainment trip would be fully paid by the U.S. taxpayers.

Additionally, Vice President Joe Biden was also awarded 1 fundraising event to attend. That one is today in New York City.



Below is a summary of the official schedule of our country's leadership activities during the period Wednesday July 11 through Tuesday July 17 2012.


Today, Tuesday, July 17, 2012

• Mr. Obama flies Air Force One to San Antonio, TX and delivers remarks at 2 fundraising campaign events. Then, he flies to Austin TX and attends 2 more campaign events.
• VP Biden meets a delegation of Australian leaders at the White House. In the afternoon, he flies to New York City and attends a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee event.

Monday, July 16, 2012

• President Obama flew to Cincinnati Ohio and attended 2 campaign events. Afterwards, he flew back to Washington DC and attended the men's and women's U.S. versus Brazil basketball games along with his wife and Mr Biden.
• Mr. Biden spoke at a briefing on seniors issues at the White House.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

• Michelle Obama delivered remarks at a campaign event in Pontantico Hills, NY. When that was over, she took a motorcade to NYC and watched the Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark play on Broadway with her daughters.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

• Mr. Obama travelled to Richmond VA and attended a campaign event. Then, he traveled to Sterling VA for another campaign appearance.

Friday, July 13, 2012

• Mr. Obama flew to Norfolk VA and spoke at a campaign event at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, VA . Next, he traveled to Hampton VA and delivered remarks at another campaign event at the Phoebus High School, Hampton, VA

Thursday, July 12, 2012

• VP Biden delivered remarks at the NAACP 2012 Annual Convention in Houston, Texas.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

• President Obama met with Democratic leaders in the afternoon.
• Mr. Biden flew to Houston TX and stayed overnight.

Obama's "Betting on America" fundraising bus tour to Ohio and Pennsylvania

During the past 7 days, President Obama campaigned 4 of the 7 days and attended 9 fundraising events. He had no public schedule the other 3 days.

Needing to "look like" he was working for the USA, Mr. Obama scheduled 3 official photo-op appointments where he: spoke at a naturalization ceremony, signed a Bill that Congress passed, and gave a speech telling us that he needs more money from us taxpayers and therefore wants to raise taxes. Additionally, he attended one meeting with his Senior advisers and had one daily briefing.

The highlight of the President's week was what he called his "Betting on America" bus tour. This was held last Thursday and Friday. For this, he flew to Ohio, boarded the Canadian bus he purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars, and visited cities in Ohio and Pennsylvania. During these 2 days, he attended 5 fundraisers.

Below are pictures of President Obama working hard while we the taxpayers were paying of his salary.


Note that when he returned from his bus trip, he was so grateful that he immediately held a speech saying that he needed more money, and was therefore asking Congress to raise our taxes. While this is a bold step in an election year, this is a vital necessity to maintain his traveling lifestyle.

Below is a summary of the President's activities during the week of Wednesday July 4 through Tuesday July 10 2012.  Also listed are those of Vice President Biden who attended 3 fundraising activities.


Today, Tuesday, July 10, 2012

• President Obama flies to Cedar Rapids Iowa where he is hosting a campaign event and meeting with a local family. Then, he will attend an early afternoon fundraiser at Kirkwood Community College and fly back to DC before 5 PM.
• Vice President Biden delivered remarks at the 2012 National Council of La Raza Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. After, he travels to Park City Utah to attend a campaign event.
• Jill Biden flew to Salt Lake City and met with service members.

Monday, July 9, 2012

• Mr. Obama delivered a speech saying that he has to raise taxes for those making $250,000 and more. Then, he sat for TV interviews before dashing off and attending 2 private campaign events at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington DC.
• VP Biden traveled to Seattle WA and attended a fundraiser.

Friday, July 6, 2012

• President Obama toured the Summer Garden Food Manufacuring facility. Then, he attended a fundraiser and drove to Pittsburgh where he attended another campaign event. He left Pittsburgh and flew back to DC and held a photo-op session of him signing HR 4348.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

• Mr. Obama flew from DC to Toledo OH where he attended 3 campaign events. This was the kick-off of his "Betting on America" bus tour.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

• President Obama returned from his Camp David vacation and delivered remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members. His public day was over by 11AM, but he did host a 4th of July party.

Mr. Obama celebrates his 100th round of golf, but did not take any illegal immigrants or members of the LGBT community with him

Mr. Obama's official weekly schedule included 1 daily briefing, a lunch with the winners of his re-election campaign contest, 4 fundraising events, the announcement of a decree in which he instructed the Department of Homeland Security to cease obeying the immigration laws, a weekend wedding in Chicago IL, and a 3 day G-20 Summit in Mexico.

Besides appeasing the Latino voters, the President spent nearly 1 day working on the Jewish vote by honoring President Shimon Peres of Israel. He also tried to strengthen the Gay community by hosting a reception for the LGBT community at the White House.

President Obama did celebrate a milestone this Father's Day. He played his 100th round of golf since being elected and living in the White House. Congratulations on this wonderful feat!

Joining the President at the Jarrett wedding in Chicago IL was his family (wife, children, and mother-in-law).  They all flew to the Windy City on Air Force One, and spent the weekend attending various social functions. (Here they are on their way to the wedding).

At the end of Father's Day, the President flew directly to Los Cabos, Mexico. However, he instructed the pilot of the other Air Force One plane to take his wife, children and mother-in-law to Oregon for a few days. As you remember, this is where Michelle's brother lives. While there, she made a brief speech at the University commencement.

Since Mr. Obama was not able to campaign, Vice President Biden picked up the slack. He attended 4 fundraising events and helped to feed the Obama For America campaign with hard earned dollars from the wealthy 1%.

Below is a summary of the President's weekly activities from Wednesday June 13 through Tuesday June 19, 2012.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

• President Obama attends the second & third G-20 plenary sessions, a working lunch, and the closing ceremony. Afterwards, he will meet with President Hu of China, hold a press conference, and then leave Los Cabos.
• Mr. Biden delivers remarks at the 40th Annual International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Los Angeles, California. After that, he flies to Sacramento CA and attends a campaign event.

Monday, June 18, 2012

• Mr. Obama met with President Calderón of Mexico and President Putin of Russia. Then, he arrived at the Convention Center and participated in the arrival greetings, attended the first G-20 plenary session, had his official picture taken with other leaders, and attended a working dinner!
• VP Biden attended a campaign event in Chicago IL. 
• Jill Biden joined her husband on the trip and spoke at the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service

Sunday, June 17, 2012 - Father's Day

• Mr. Obama played his 100th round of golf. He then left Chicago IL and flew to Los Cabos, Mexico in order to attend the G-20 summit.
• Michelle Obama departed Chicago and flew to Corvallis OR where she spoke at the Oregon State University Commencement. Her mother and daughters accompanied her on the trip to the place where her brother and family lives.

Friday, June 15, 2012

• President Obama had lunch with his campaign contest winners and then announced that he would allow illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. without fear of prosecution. He closed out the day by hosting a LGBT Pride Month reception at the White House. At night, he and his family boarded Air Force One and flew to Chicago IL in order to attend the wedding of Valerie Jarrett's daughter.
• Mr. Biden delivered remarks to the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Orlando FL. Next he attended a campaign event in that city.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

• Mr. Obama flew to Ohio and delivered remarks at a campaign event. Then, he hopped on Air Force One again and flew to New York City where he and his wife toured the new World Center Freedom Tower before attending two campaign events.
• Mr. Biden delivered a commencement address to the Tallwood High School graduates in Virginia Beach before attending a campaign event for Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden in Wilmington, Delaware.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

• President Obama & VP Biden held a meeting with President Shimon Peres of Israel. Next, the President attended a campaign event. Then, he awarded the Presidential Medal of Freeden to Mr. Peres at a dinner. Lastly, he and his family then hosted a reception for Mr. Peres.
• VP Biden attended a meeting. Then, he hosted a reception for he Motion Picture Association of America.

International affairs occupy Obama's schedule while the U.S. economy continues to struggle

Mr. Obama's agenda for the past week was primarily dedicated to meeting with the G8 leaders at Camp David and attending the NATO Summit in Chicago from Friday through Monday.

The Wednesday prior to these events, he worked on domestic United States business, by attending a roundtable discussion with small business owners, buying hoagies for informal lunch with both Democratic and Republican Congressional Leadership, meeting with Clinton, and awarding the Medal of Honor to fallen hero who was killed in Cambodia in 1970.

However, during the week, he did not meet with Senior Advisers, have any Daily Briefings, or greet sports teams. He delegated all fundraising activities to VP Biden who attended 5 events, and Mrs. Obama who attended one.

Below we've included two photographs illustrating the hard work that the President performed while participating in the G8 and NATO Summits (White House May 2012: Photo of the Day). The first shows Mr. Obama tossing a football at Soldier Field; and the second shows the various leaders watching " overtime shootout of the Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich Champions League final" at Camp David.

The following is a summary of the President's public activities for the week of Wednesday May 16 through Tuesday May 22 2012.

Today, Tuesday, May 22, 2012

• Mr. Obama has no public schedule listed
• VP Biden flies to Keene NH to deliver remarks at campaign event. Afterward, he will boards the plane again and fly to Boston MA in order to attend another campaign fundraising event.

Monday, May 21, 2012

• Mr. Obama spent the day in Chicago attending the NATO Summit. In the evening, he flew to Joplin MO and spoke at the Joplin High School Commencement Ceremony prior to returning to DC.
• Michelle Obama attended a campaign event in Cleveland OH

Sunday, May 20, 2012

• In Chicago, Mr. Obama participated in the NATO Summit

Saturday, May 19, 2012

• President Obama hosted working sessions, photo ops, and lunch with G8 Leaders at Camp David. At the end of the day, he departed DC and flew to Chicago IL

Friday, May 18, 2012

• Mr. Obama attended 2 late morning functions. First he delivered remarks at the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security, and then at 11AM he held a bilateral meeting with President Francois Hollande of France. Around dinnertime, he traveled to Camp David for a variety of G8 functions.
• Mr. Biden attended a campaign event in Wilmington Delaware.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

• Mr. Obama had no public schedule
• Mr. Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

• President Obama attended a roundtable discussion with small business owners and SBA Administrator Karen Mills and then had informal lunch with Congressional Leadership. In the afternoon, he met with Clinton (Hillary we assume) and then awarded Medal of Honor to a soldier.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a campaign event in Youngstown, Ohio.

A quite week passes as Obama celebrates Cinco de Mayo and greets the Kentucky Wildcats

The past week was very uneventful from the public viewpoint. Mr. Obama met with Senior Advisers 2 times and had 3 daily briefings.

His primary focus was campaigning, both openly and disguised as being a crusader for student loans.  He attended 4 campaign events, and visited one high school and 2 colleges. Whereas, VP Biden attended one documented fundraising event.

Entertainment was also an important past-time for the President, as he hosted a Cinco de Mayo Reception, and greeted the Kentucky men’s basketball team.

Below is a summary of the Executive branches dedicated activities to the United States for the week of Wednesday May 2 through Tuesday May 8 2012.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

• Mr. Obama flew to Albany NY to tour SUNY Albany Nano-Tech Complex and remark on the economy. When he returned back in DC, he spoke at Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies gala dinner.

Monday, May 7, 2012

• Mr. Obama attended 2 morning meetings and held a conference call in the afternoon with elected officials and student government leaders.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

• President Obama, along with his wife Michelle, flew to Columbus Ohio and spoke at a campaign event held at theValue-City Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio. Then, they flew to Richmond VA for to attend another event at Virginia Commonwealth University. They were back in the White House by 7 PM.

Friday, May 4, 2012

• Barack Obama held a roundtable discussion and then delivered a speech, both at Washington-Lee High School. Later, Mr. Obama welcomed the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team to the White House
• Joe Biden spoke at the YWCA USA National Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

• President Obama hosted a Cinco de Mayo Reception
• VP Biden attended a campaign event in Washington DC
• Jill Biden visited the Coast Guard Base n Miami Beach FL.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

• Mr. Obama participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony., and later attended 2 campaign events a the W Hotel.

Obama: No time for America when meeting with foreign leaders and attending fundraisers

The Presidential duties of the past two weeks have been primarily focused on meeting with leaders of other countries and fundraising.  Very little time has been dedicated to the American public, leading the country, or working with any members of the Congress or Senate.

Having read the public schedule of the President over the past few months and summarizing it on this blog, we finally realized how little time Mr. Obama spends on U.S. domestic affairs versus meeting with and entertaining foreign leaders and diplomats. For example, whenever the President is abroad, his daily schedule appears to be filled with meetings and attending events.

However, when he is here in this country, his schedule typically accounts for only 2 to 3 hours of his time, unless he is on the campaign trail. In those cases, he will board Air Force One early in the morning and travel to various cities in order to attend campaign events.

For example, during the past few days that Obama has been in Seoul Korea, he has met with at least 6 world leaders and attended various work and ceremonial sessions. Before his trip, he spent 2 days with PM Cameron of the UK and met twice with PM Kenny of Ireland.

But by comparison, during the days he was in the White House, he only met with his senior advisers twice, had two Daily Briefings, and met once with Panetta, Clinton, and Geithner. At no time did he meet members of the Senate or Congress.

However, 12 campaign events were attended. Mr. Obama led the field with 6, VP Biden had 4, and Michelle Obama is credited with two.

Below is a summary of the travel events of President Obama, his wife Michelle, and Mr. and Mrs. Biden during the period of Wednesday March 14 through Tuesday March 27 2012.


Today, Tuesday - March 27, 2012

• Mr. Obama attended a plenary session and met with PM Yousaf Gillani. Afterward, he departed Seoul, Korea to fly back to the United States.
• Michelle Obama participated in the Cherry Blossom Festival Tree planting ceremony; and then she met with spouses of senior enlisted leaders
• VP Biden hosted a breakfast with Hillary Clinton

Monday - March 26, 2012

• Obama held bilateral meetings with President Hu Jintao of China and then President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan. Later, he participated in a Nuclear Security welcome ceremony, dinner, photos, working  sessions and lunch
• Jill Biden spoke at 2012 National 4H Conference. In the evening, she and her VP husband hosted a reception honoring Women's History Month

Sunday - March 25, 2012

• President Obama held bilateral meetings with PM Erdogan of Turkey, President Lee Myung-bak of Korea, President Medvedev of Russia. He also attended a  news conference, working dinner, and spoke at Hankuk University
• Mrs. Obama welcomed school children for White House Kitchen Garden spring planting

Friday - March 23, 2012

• Mr Obama made a personal announcement. Later, he departed DC and flew to Seoul, Republic of Korea.
• Mr. Biden attended a campaign event in Coconut Creek FL

Thursday - March 22, 2012

• President Obama delivered remarks in Oklahoma City. He then left Cushing OK and flew to Columbus OH where he toured Center for Automotive Research before flying back to DC

Wednesday - March 21, 2012

• Obama left DC and flew to Las Vega, NV. There, he toured Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility and flew to Roswell NM where he delivered remarks. Afterwards, he flew to Oklahoma City OK
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a service hosted by Bipartisan Policy Center

Tuesday - March 20, 2012

• Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden met with Irish PM Kenny. Next, they all had St. Patricks Day lunch. In the evening, President & Michelle Obama hosted a St Patricks Day reception and VP Biden attended.
• Michelle Obama attended a campaign event at Locanda Verde, New York City

Monday - March 19, 2012

• President Obama spent 1 hour receiving a daily briefing and meeting with senior advisers. In the middle of the afternoon, he met with Hillary Clinton. At dinnertime, he attended a campaign event at the W Hotel.
• Mr Biden attended a campaign event in Morristown NJ for Menendez.
• Michelle Obama held a campaign event at Chelsea Piers, New York City

Saturday - March 17, 2012

• Joe Biden traveled to Pittsburgh PA and attended the parade. After, he went to a campaign event.

Friday - March 16, 2012

• President Obama flew to Chicago IL and attended 2 campaign events. Afterwards, he flew to Atlanta GA and attended 3 more campaign events.
• VP Biden was in Wilmington DE, but no official reason was given.

Thursday - March 15, 2012

• Obama spoke at Prince George's Community College
• Mr. Biden attended a campaign event

Wednesday - March 14, 2012

• Mr. Obama, Michelle, Joe & Jill Biden welcome PM Cameron. Then, the  President held 2 meetings with him and other delegations. He held a press conference the day. In the evening, the 4 first entertainers hosted an evening State Dinner for the Cameron's.
• The Biden's and Hillary Clinton hosted lunch for the PM.

High cost of fuel doesn't stop Obama from jetting to NCAA tournament at taxpayer expense

In this past week, President Obama's public schedule has been very relaxing. He held 4 daily briefings and met with Senior Advisers twice. He made an announcement about China and expressed sympathy for the Afghan civilians.  He toured 2 manufacturing facilities, sat for a series of TV interviews, and told the American public that he couldn't do anything that would affect the high gasoline prices we are forced to pay.

Perhaps the most important duties he performed related to his own personal agenda. Mr. Obama met with representatives of the National League of Cities, a non-profit advocacy group whose purpose is to influence federal policy; and he had lunch with Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York. He only attended two fundraisers but treated winners of his democratic fundraising contest to dinner.

Saving the best for last, he now flying off  to Dayton Ohio to watch a first round NCAA Basketball tournament game.

Michelle Obama appeased the Arab and Muslim communities by attending the 2012 International Women of Courage Awards ceremony before taking to the skies and speaking at a New Hampshire Community College and a Boston Fundraiser. Today, she's hosting her own mini-Olympics.

Vice President Biden's schedule has been secretive. They stopped posting his schedule on White House website for the past 2 weeks, so we only know about his steak and truffle dinner last night.

Here is a summary of their major weekly activities for the week of March 7 through March 13, 2012.


Today, Tuesday - March 13, 2012

• President Obama expresses sympathy for Afghan civilians and meets with 2012 Intel Science Talent Search finalists. Then, he takes Air Force One to Dayton OH with Prime Minister Cameron to watch an NCAA Tournament Game.
• Mrs. Obama hosts a mini-Olympics competition

Monday - March 12, 2012

• Mr. Obama was interviewed by several TV anchors and met with leaders representing National League of Cities. Off the public schedule, he ate lunch with Mayor Bloomberg at the White House.
• Vice President Biden attended a fundraiser at John Kerry's Georgetown home, where they ate grass-fed NY strip steaks and white truffle mashed potatoes. (Obviously, this is not the type of diet that Michelle wants everyone the common American public to eat).

Friday - March 9, 2012

• President Obama toured the Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant in Richmond VA before flying to Houston TX and attended 2 campaign events.
• Mrs. Obama spoke at Penacook Community College in NH regarding Let's Move. Afterwards, she jetted off to a campaign event in Boston MA.

Thursday - March 8, 2012

• Mr. Obama met with the President of Ghana. For dinner, the President and wife Michelle hosted a dinner for the most recent winners of their ongoing re-election campaign contest
• Earlier in the day, Mrs. Obama attended the 2012 International Women of Courage Awards hosted by Hillary Clinton

Wednesday - March 7, 2012

• President Obama left the White House at 10:15AM. He then toured and spoke at a manufacturing plant in Charlotte NC. He returned to the White House 3:15PM. During that time, the President's White House Staff hosted a meeting to organize protests in front of Supreme Court when the Justices begin hearing arguments regarding constitutionality of the Obama health care mandate.