44 Hours of flying, Iftar Dinner, SF Giants, Lunch with Hillary, and a round of Golf

President Obama booked 13 hours on Air Force One this past week while VP Biden and family totaled 31 hours in the air. Between the two, they visited 3 countries and 7 different cities.

When not in the air, Mr. Obama hosted an Iftar Dinner, lunch with Hillary Clinton, and welcomed the San Francisco Giants to the White House. He also golfed his 22nd round this weekend.

Do you think they discussed what Anthony Weiner may know about Benghazi?

In between, the President received 2 daily briefings, met once with his senior advisers, and once with Secretary of Defense Hagel. He also spent one full day at Camp David with members of his cabinet and their families (and perhaps other invitees from the Iftar Dinner).

His most notable quotes this week were (President Obama Hosts Iftar Dinner at the White House):

• "Throughout our history, Islam has contributed to the character of our country, ..."
• "Every day, Muslim Americans are helping to shape the way that we think and the way that we work and the way that we do business ..."
• "But with this endless parade of distractions and political posturing and phony scandals,  ... " (Remarks by the President on the Economy -- Knox College, Galesburg, IL)

They were only 4 white Americans.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (44 hours total):

• President Obama : White House to Chattanooga TN  (round trip)  : 2 hours
• President Obama : White House to Jacksonville Florida  (round trip)  : 2 hours
• President Obama : White House to Galesburg Illinois to  Warrensburg Missouri to Washington DC ( 4+2.5+2.5): 9 hours
• Vice President Biden (and family): Honolulu Hawaii to Washington DC  : 10 hours
• Vice President Biden (and family): Sinagpore to Honolulu Hawaii : 15.5 hours
• Vice President Biden (and family): Mumbai India to Sinagpore : 5.5 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 24 through Tuesday July 30 2013.

Today, Tuesday, July 30, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10 AM. He then leave the White House at 10:45 AM and flies to Chattanooga TN where he will tour the Amazon Fulfillment Center and deliver remarks. He is back on Air Force One at 3:05 PM and returns to Washington DC where he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Additionally, Politico says he is meeting with the lead Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sometime during the day.
• VP Biden treated Hillary Clinton to breakfast at the Naval Observatory.

Monday, July 29, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. After, he met with his senior advisers at 11 AM. Next, he hosts a lunch with Hillary Clinton at 12 noon. Then at 2:05 PM, it was sports time. Mr. Obama welcomed the 2012 World Series Champions San Franciso Giants to the White House. Shortly thereafter (2:455 PM), he met with civil rights leaders.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks about the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Afterward, he went golfing.
• VP Biden and his wife visited U.S. Service members and Defense Department employees at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu Hawaii.

Friday, July 26, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:30 AM and spent the day at Camp David with cabinet members and their families. He returned back to the White House about 7 PM.
• VP Biden toured the Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine overhaul facility in Singapore.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

• President Obama held a bilateral meeting with President Truong Tan Sang of Vietnam at 10:15 AM. He then left the White House and flew to Jacksonville Florida where he toured the Jacksonville Port Authority and delivered remarks. He arrived back in the White House at at 5:35 PM. Then, at 8:45 PM, he hosted an Iftar dinner to select guests and honored several Muslims. He also attended a meeting with leaders who work with the disability community.
• VP Biden met with women at the India Institute of Technology in Mumbai. Afterward, he and Jill flew to Singapore.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 10 AM and flew to Galesburg Illinois where he spoke at Knox College. He then flew to Warrensburg Missouri and delivered remarks at the University of Central Missouri. After 6 PM, he boarded Air Force One again and returned to the White House.
• VP Biden delivered remarks regarding the U.S./India partnership at the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Beyonce, La Raza, Louisville Cardinals, and Golf for the Obama's; India and Singapore for the Biden's

July 2013 is travel, spending, and entertaining month for the Obama's and Biden's even though the taxpaying citizens of the United States are still barred from visiting the White House.

During this past week, we treated Mrs. Obama and her two girls to a Beyonce Concert in Chicago, and then flew the First Lady to New Orleans LA to attend a La Raza event.

Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Biden departed the Washington DC area and flew to India to begin a 6 day tour of India and Singapore.

President Obama, however, remained back in Washington. But, he treated himself by entertaining the Louisville Cardinals basketball team, attending 2 Organizing for Action events, and playing a round of golf.

As for work, Mr. Obama's agenda indicated that he received a daily briefing each weekday morning, met once with his senior advisers, and once with John Kerry. He also made a few statements, and had lunch with VP Biden. Additionally, he hosted a reception at the White House for the Diplomatic Corps.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (27 hours total):

• Michelle Obama (and girls): White House to Chicago IL (round trip) : 4 hours
• VP Biden (and family): Washington DC to New Delhi India : 18 hours
• Michelle Obama : White House to New Orleans LA (round trip) : 5 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 17 through Tuesday July 23 2013.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He then met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at 10:45 AM. He ended the day after honoring the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the Louisville Cardinals in the White House.
• Michelle Obama delivered remarks about childhood obesity at the 2013 National Council of La Raza Conference in New Orleans LA.
• VP Biden met with: Sushma Swaraj of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Taj Palace Hotel; Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh; and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

Monday, July 22, 2013

• President Obama began the day with a 10:45 AM presidential briefing. Then, at 3:00 PM, he met with Secretary of State Kerry. In the evening, he delivered remarks at two different Organizing for Action events.
• VP Biden along with his wife, Jill, arrived in New Delhi India.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

• President Obama played his 132nd round of golf as president, which was the 21st time this year.

Friday, July 19, 2013

• Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. At 1:30 PM, he made a statement about Trayvon Martin. An hour later the afternoon, he met with his senior advisers at 2:45 PM. He ended the day by hosting a reception for the Diplomatic Corps at 5:00 PM.
• VP Biden discussed immigration reform with law enforcement officials.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Then, he delivered a statement about Obamacare at 11:25 AM. Lastly, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony at 3 PM.
• Michelle Obama attended a Urban Alliance Youth Event in Chicago with Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule.
• VP Biden attended an event hosted for the Center for American Progress, and delivered remarks about U.S. policy towards the Asia Pacific region.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

• President Obama had a daily briefing at 10 AM. Next, he made a personnel statement regarding the appointment of Richard Cordray. He finished the day by having lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM.
• Michelle Obama, along with her daughters, attended a Beyonce Concert in Chicago IL.

Four scandals, 4 commencement address, and 4 for golf round out Obama's week

This was a tough week for President Obama. During this time, 3 new scandals emerged and Benghazi fueled up again. But through it all, the President found the time to attend a DNC fundraiser in Atlanta, spend a day in Baltimore, and play a round of golf.

He did, however, receive 3 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers twice, and spent some time trying to advance undocumented immigrants.

In addition to his flying around, both his wife Michelle, and Jill Biden used our Air Force One planes to deliver commencement addresses in Tennessee and New Mexico.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama: White House to Atlanta Georgia (round trip)  : 4 hours
• President Obama: White House to Baltimore Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Nashville Tennessee (round trip)  : 4 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Bowie Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Jill Biden: Washington DC to Crownpoint New Mexico (round trip)  : 8 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 15 through Tuesday May 21 2013.


Today, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

• President Obama received a briefing about Oklahoma tornado response and severe weather at 9:30 AM. Then, at 10 AM, he delivered a statement to the country regarding the devastating twister.  This was followed by a daily briefing 15 minutes later. Next, he met with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants at 11 AM. The President is then free until 4:30 PM when he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel.
• VP Biden delivers remarks at a reception hosted by the DNC in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month at 5:30 PM.

Monday, May 20, 2013

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. He then met with his senior advisers at 11:30 AM. Lastly, he held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency President Thein Sein of Myanmar at 2:10 PM.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

• President Obama traveled to Atlanta Georgia where he delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at Morehouse College, and then attended a DNC Event.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

• President Obama played golf at Andrews Air Force Base with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and Let’s Move! and nutrition policy advisor Sam Kass.
• Michelle Obama flew to Nashville TN and spoke to the a high school graduating class.

Friday, May 17, 2013

• Mr. Obama began the day at 10 AM with a daily briefing. At 11 AM, he left the White House and traveled to Baltimore MD. There, he visited an Elementary School, toured Ellicott Dredges and a community center, and delivered brief remarks. Mr. Obama left Baltimore at 3 PM and was back in the White House by 3:25 PM.
• Michelle Obama delivered a speech at the Bowie State University commencement in Bowie Maryland.
• Jill Biden flew to Crownpoint New Mexico and addressed the graduating class of Navajo Technical College.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

• President Obama held a  bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey at 9:50 AM, and later the two held a joint press conference at noon. In mid afternoon, (3:45 PM), he met with Secretary of Defense and others to discuss sexual assault in the military. Next, the President met with his senior advisers at 4:30 PM. He ended the day by hosting a working dinner with PM Erdogan.
• B - Mr. & Mrs. Biden, along with John Kerry, hosted a lunch for Prime Minister Erdogan.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He then delivered remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service at 11 AM. Mr. Obama then had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. He met with Senator John McCain at 4 PM to discuss immigration reform. And, finally, he ended the day meeting with Senior Treasury Officials to discuss the IRS scandals.

Less than 2 days of work for the Commander in Cheif after Summer begins

During the past week, the pressure of awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling on Obamacare has taken a toll on the usually campaigning President. Instead of dashing around the country, Mr. Obama attended 3 daily briefings, met with the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, visited Walter Reed, and threw a picnic for members of congress. Itchy for lack of travel, the President did fly to Colorado to view the wildfire damage, and snuck in 1 fundraising event.

Meanwhile, he sent his wife Michelle for a day long campaign tour of Nashville and Memphis.

And, Joltin Joe Biden dropped in on campaign donors in Dubuque Iowa and Scranton PA.

That's it for the major players who were elected to lead the country during the week of Wednesday June 27 through Tuesday July 3, 2012.


Today, Tuesday, July 3, 2012

• Mr Obama is vacationing at Camp David
• Joe and Jill Biden address the National Education Association's 150th Annual Meeting and 91st Representative Assembly at the Washington Convention Center. Late in the afternoon, Mr. Biden will travel to Scranton PA to attend a campaign event.

Monday, July 2, 2012

• Mr Obama is vacationing at Camp David

Friday, June 29, 2012

• Mr. Obama flew to Colorado Springs CO

Thursday, June 28, 2012

• After a daily briefing and lunch with Biden, Mr. Obama visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterMichelle Obama delivered the keynote address to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church’s conference in Nashville TN. Later, she delivered remarks at a campaign event in Memphis

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

• President Obama had lunch with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed and then attended a campaign event. He dnded the day with a picnic for Members of Congress
• VP Biden attended a campaign event in Dubuque Iowa.