Entertainment and fundraising were Obama's primary activities last week

As milliions of American individuals begin to receive cancellation notices from their health care providers, the top two chief executives of the U.S. and their families spent their week entertaining themselves and attending Democratic fundraising events.

President Obama set the standard by: greeting visitors to the White House; having lunch with VP Biden; honoring the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team; playing a round of golf; attending Democratic events (DNC, DCCC, OFA) in Boston MA, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Michelle Obama hosted a Diwali celebration, a Halloween Party and a Garden Harvest at the White House.

Vice President Biden: flew to Austin Texas to attend a campaingn event; went to a campaign rally in Virginia; and spoke at a West Virginia Democratic dinner. Plus, he hosted an evening reception for breast cancer awareness.

As for official business, the President received 5 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers once, and with Senator Booker and Secretary of Defense Hagel.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (10 houts total):

• President Obama: White House to Boston MA (round trip)  : 3 hours
• VP Biden : White House to Austin Texas (round trip)  : 7 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 3 through Tuesday November 5 2013.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then, at 11:30 AM, he met with business leaders to discuss immigration reform. This was followed by a 12:30 PM lunch with VP Biden. Mr. Obama then left the White House at 2:10 PM and traveled to Bethesda MD and visited Walter Reed Medical Center and Fisher House. The President and First Lady also greeted visitors touring the White House.
• Michelle Obama delivered remarks at the White House Diwali celebration.
• VP Joe Biden and wife Jill hosted a reception for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the evening.

Monday, November 4, 2013

• President Obama began the day at 11 AM with a daily briefing. At 11:45 AM, he met with senior advisers. In the afternoon, he honored the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks at the White House (2:10 PM). this was followed with a 4:15 PM meeting with Secretary Hagel. He spent the evening attending an Organizing for Action event and dinner.
• VP Biden attended a campaign event for Terry McAuliffe.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks at a 2 PM campaign event rally for Terry McAuliffe.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

• President Obama played his 38th round of golf this year with college friends and a White House aide.
• VP Biden gave the keynote speech at the West Virginia Democratic Party’s 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Friday, November 1, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Lastly, he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at 2:10 PM.
• VP Biden, and Valerie Jarrett, met with disabilities rights and veterans advocacy groups.

Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2013

• President Obama started with a 10:45 AM daily briefing. He was free until the afternoon, when he delivered remarks at SelectUSA Investment Summit at 1:30 PM. A little later (3:15 PM), he met with the newly elected Senator Cory Booker. Then, starting at 5:15 PM, he and Michelle hosted a trick-or-treat Halloween party.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. He then left the White House at 12:55 PM and flew to Boston MA where he first spoke about health care. Afterward, he attended a 5:35 PM DCCC campaign fundraising event. He flew back to Washington DC and arrived back at the White House at 8:45 PM.
• Michelle Obama hosted school children to the White House Garden Harvest.
• VP Biden flew to Austin Texas and attended a DNC event at a private residence.  

Mr. Obama evades scandals by attending fundraisers, meeting foreign Presidents, hosting a movie screenings and football team, and golfing (of course)

President Obama spent around 17 hours this week flying to North Carolina and various cities in California.  In addition, he visited a Middle School, attended 3 fundraising events, had lunch with the Vice President, welcomed the Baltimore Ravens to the White House, hosted a private movie screening at the White House, and played a round of golf.

On the official side, he: met with the Presidents of Peru and China; made 2 personnel announcements; met once with Secretaries Lew and Hagel, and his senior advisers; delivered two personnel announcements and received 3 daily briefings. All together, these activities accounted for 16 hours of his time.

Obviously missing from his agenda is any time devoted to the discussion of the current scandals, or the planning and updates of the IRS and NSA spying on American citizens.

In addition to Mr. Obama's campaign fundraising efforts, both Vice President Biden and Michelle Obama attended two other fundraisers as well.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (21 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Mooresville NC : 1.5 hours
• President Obama: Mooresville NC to San Jose CA (Palo Alto): 6.5 hours
• President Obama: San Jose CA to Los Angeles CA: 1.5 hours
• President Obama: Los Angeles CA to Palm Springs CA: 1 hour
• President Obama: Palm Springs CA to Washington DC : 6.5 hours
• VP Biden & Wife: Washington DC to New York City (round trip)  : 3 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Tyson's Corner, Virginia (round trip) : 1 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday June 5 through Tuesday June 11 2013.


Today, Tuesday, June 11, 2013

• President Obama started the day with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. At 11:20 AM, he holds a meeting with President Ollanta Humala of Peru. He is then free until 4:30 PM when he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Lastly, he hosts a private screening of "The Presidents' Gatekeepers" at the White House.
• VP Biden attends a campaign event for Rep. Ed Markey.

Monday, June 10, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then at 11 AM, he delivered remarks about the Equal Pay Act. He then had a brief meeting with his senior advisers at 12 noon. This was followed by a 12:30 PM lunch with VP Biden. He finished the day after giving a 2:10 PM personnel announcement.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

• President Obama completed his meetings with President Xi Jinping and played a round of golf with his friends from Hawaii.

Friday, June 7, 2013

• President Obama spoke to reporters about the Affordable Care Act at 11:50 AM, then left San Jose CA and flew to Los Angeles where he attended a 3:00 PM DNC Fundraiser at a private residence. He then boarded Air Force One again at 5:05 PM and flew to Palm Springs CA where he spent two days with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

• Mister Obama left the White House at 12:05 PM and flew to North Carolina where he toured the Mooresville Middle School and delivered remarks. He left NC at 4:15 PM and flew to California where he attended two DSCC campaign fundraising events. The first was at a private residence in Palo Alto, and the second was at a private residence in Portola Valley.
• Michelle Obama attended a fundraiser at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tyson's Corner VA.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Afterward, he met with Secretary of Treasury Lew at 11 AM. Shortly after noon (12:10 PM), he welcomed the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House. He wrapped up his day after giving a 2:15 PM personnel announcement.
• VP Biden, and his wife Jill, attended a funeral service for Frank Lautenberg in New York City.

Obama's celebrate coming Sequestration by hosting dinner, Big Bird, and Oscar Presentation at White House

Friday March 1st is the day when the Administration's 2011 proposed Sequestration becomes effective. And as the President warns of looming layoffs and seeks more tax revenue from those still working, the First Family spent the week lavishly spending and entertaining themselves.

To divert attention from themselves, the President first sat for television and radio interviews, presumably foretelling the "Doom and Gloom" of the Sequestration Automatic Budget Cuts (see Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Stop the Sequester)

But while he was doing this, Michelle Obama was hosting Big Bird at the White House for purposes of kicking off her 3rd year promoting "Let's Move" on Thursday. Then Friday, she flew to New York and taped an appearance on Jimmy Fallon. While she was gone, Mr. Obama was hosting he Prime Minister of Japan at the White House.

When Sunday arrived, the two hosted the annual Governor's Dinner in the White House State Room.

However, the big moment came late on Sunday evening when Mrs. Obama presented the Oscar for the Best Picture, Argo.


Keeping with the theme, both Obama's appeared and spoke at the National Governors Meeting on Monday.

Now today, President Obama is hopping on Air Force One and flying to Virginia to give a one hour speech about sequester. While he is away, Mrs. Obama again flew to New York City and appeared on Good Morning America.

All this, and Sequestration is less than 3 days away!

To be fair, Mr. Obama did attend to a little U.S. Governmental business. During the week, he received daily briefings each weekday morning, met with John Kerry, and with his senior advisers once.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday February 20 through Tuesday February 26 2013.

Today, Tuesday, February 26, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:05 AM. Then fifty minutes later, he left the White House and flew to Newport News VA. There, he will make a speech about sequester at 1:05 PM. One hour later, he will fly back to DC and be in the White House by 3:05 PM. 
• Mrs. Obama flew to New York City and appeared on Good Morning America. (see: Healthier Recipes Now Just a Click Away)

Monday, February 25, 2013

• President Obama attended a daily briefing at 10:00 AM. He then delivered remarks to the National Governors Association at 11:05 AM. Interestingly, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden also spoke there, asking the Governors to help lower the State professional licensing requirements for military personnel and their spouses.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

• President Obama hosted the National Governors Association Dinner in the State Dining Room.
• Mrs. Obama announced the Best Picture Oscar winner live from the White House.

Friday, February 22, 2013

• President Obama began the day at 10:15 AM with a daily briefing. Then, at 11 AM, he attended the Democratic Governors Association Meeting. Next, Mr. Obama held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Lastly, he and VP Biden had lunch with the Prime Minister at 1:15 PM.
• Michelle Obama flew to New York City and taped an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon".

Thursday, February 21, 2013

• President Obama started the day with an early with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. He then met with his Senior advisers at 10:45 AM. When that was over 45 minutes later, Mr. Obama recorded radio interviewed with Al Sharpton, Joe Madison and Yolanda Adams (11:25 AM).
• Mrs. Obama filmed two Public Service Announcements with Big Bird at the White House (see Big Bird Visits the White House)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Next up on his agenda was lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. After, Mr. Obama was interviewed by regional TV outlets at 2 PM. Lastly, he and Mr. Biden met with John Kerry.

Obama goes to Maryland & Virginia, Biden to PA, and Michelle to Chicago

This past week was centered on President Obama's of posturing of the Democratic agenda. The first two days started with his attending both the House and Senate Democratic Issues Conferences. In line with this, he also met with Magic Johnson and presented the Medal of Honor to a heroic soldier. But, Mr. Obama also attended to a few presidential duties as well. He received 3 daily briefings, ate lunch with Vice President Biden, attended the National Prayer Breakfast, hosted a farewell ceremony for Leon Panetta, and nominated a new Secretary of Interior.

Traveling was delegated to his wife and vice president. Mrs. Obama flew to Chicago to attend a funeral and Mr. Biden few to Philadelphia to speak about gun control. Interestingly enough, none of the three attended the service in Arlington TX for slain SEAL Chris Kyle.

Below is a summary of the President's agenda during the week of Wednesday February 7 through Tuesday February 12 2013.

Today, Lincoln's Birthday, Tuesday, February 12, 2013

• President Obama receives a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. The day is free until 9:00 PM when the President delivers the State of the Union Address. Afterward, he is scheduled to participate in his own Organizing for Action campaign style conference call lobbying event.

Monday, February 11, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:10 AM. The only other thing he did was to present the Medal of Honor to Army hero Sgt. Clinton Romesha.
• VP Biden held a roundtable discussion with law enforcement and Members of Congress at Girard College in Philadelphia.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

• First Lady Michelle Obama flew to Chicago IL and attended the funeral for Hadiya Pendleton, the 15 year old that was innocently killed as a result of gang violence in that city.

Friday, February 8, 2013

• Mister Obama had a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then at 1PM, he ate lunch with VP Biden. Lastly, he held a Farewell Tribute ceremony for Defense Secretary Leon Panetta at 3:55 PM..
• VP Biden held a meeting in his office with actor Bradley Cooper and director David Russell of the movie "Silver Linings Playbook".

Thursday, February 7, 2013

• President Obama, along with his wife and VP Biden, attended the National Prayer Breakfast at 8:05 AM. He then flew to Leesburg VA and spoke at the House Democratic Issues Conference. When that was over, he returned back to DC and was in the White House by 2:20 PM. Presumably after he returned, President Obama attended a meeting with Cabinet members about immigration reform. He also met with "Magic" Johnson and the two spoke about the impacts of HIV on the African American community.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

• President Obama left the White house at 9:50 and went to Annapolis MD where he attended the Senate Democratic Issues Conference. He returned to the White House at 12:45 PM and made a personnel announcement at 2 PM announcing the appointment of Sally Jewell as Secretary of Interior.
• VP Biden administered the oath of office to new Secretary of State John Kerry at 4 PM.  That evening, he spoke at the House Democratic Issues Conference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 praises Islam after Daily Briefing and attends 13 Campaign Events

President Obama received 1 daily briefing and hosted an Iftar Dinner at the White House. Those were the only 2 official functions performed by Mr. Obama last week.

The rest of the time he was working on his re-election campaign. During these past 7 days, Obama attended 13 campaign fundraising events, in Iowa, Illinois, and Colorado. Additionally, he spend 3 hours in his Chicago campaign headquarters.

During the same period, Vice President Biden attended 2 fundraisers. And, Michelle Obama is credited with 5 campaign events, and appearing on Jay Leno's Tonight Show.

Mr. Obama's message of the week for all Americans was:

"... Islam ... is part of our national story."

President Obama Hosts Fourth Annual Iftar Dinner at the White House

This was said at the 2012 Iftar Dinner, where Mr. Obama referred to a Koran  possessed by Thomas Jefferson, and suggested that Jefferson held the first Iftar dinner. However, the importance of these were much different than what the President stated. At that time in 1786, the Barbary states of North Africa were waging a war of priacy and enslavement against shipping through the Strait of Gibraltar. A million Europeans and Americans were captured and sold into slavery. Jefferson and John Adams tried to buy off the pirates. But, this failed because they learned:

"that [the right] was founded on the Laws of the Prophet, that it was written in their Koran, that all nations who should not have answered their authority were sinners, that it was their right and duty to make war upon them wherever they could be found, and to make slaves of all they could take as prisoners, and that every Mussulman who should be slain in battle was sure to go to Paradise"

Responding with force, the USS Constitution captured Tunisian vessels. To avoid full war, an emissary was sent to to Washington to resolve the conflict. Thus a dinner was held for the delegation. This was the "Iftar Dinner" to which Mr. Obama referred. And, the Koran in Jefferson's possession was used as a reference to understand the nature and thinking of the North African pirates.

So yes, Islam has played a part in our early American history, but it was not through honorable circumstances as Mr. Obama would have us American citizens believe.

You can read our reference at: Obama's sanitized history for Iftar dinner
And, you may watch Obama's Iftar speech in the White House video below.

The following is a summary of the President's official schedule for the week of Wednesday August 8 through Tuesday August 14 2012.

Today, Tuesday, August 14, 2012

• President Obama starts the day at 12:25 PM when he speaks at a campaign event in Oskaloosa Iowa. Next, he appears at a 5:00 PM campaign event in Marshalltown IA. He wraps up the day after speaking at 8:55 PM at a 3rd campaign event in Waterloo, IA.
• VP Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event in Danville, VA in mid-morning. Then, he travels to Wytheville VA and speaks at another campaign event at an elementary school.

Monday, August 13, 2012

• Mr. Obama left Chicago IL at 10:40 AM and flew to Nebraska. He landed in Omaha to begin a 3 day bus tour at a campaign event in Council Bluffs, IA. Six hours later, he spoke at a 2nd campaign event in Boone IA.
• Michelle Obama attended at a campaign event in Los Angeles CA. And, she appeared (for the 3rd time) on The Jay Leno Tonight Show.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

• Mr. Obama began the day by attending a 12:45 PM campaign event in Chicago IL. Afterward, he attended 3 more fundraising events.
• Mrs. Obama spoke at 2 campaign events in Los Angeles.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

• President Obama left the White House at 1:30 PM and flew to Chicago IL. He spent about 3 hours at his Chicago campaign headquarters and then had dinner with friends (Obama in Chicago: Dining at Piccolo Sogno Due in River North UPDATE)
• Mrs. Obama first delivered remarks at a campaign event in Jackson Hole WY, then flew to Denver CO and attended another campaign event.

Friday, August 10, 2012

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 11:00 AM. Then, he hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House at 8:38 PM.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

• Mr. Obama's day began at 12:45 PM by his delivering remarks at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Then he flew to Colorado Springs CO and attended another fundraising event. He flew back to Washington DC that evening and was in the White House before 10 PM.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

• The day started for President Obama with his 10:35 AM departure from the White House and flight to Denver CO. There, he spoke at a campaign event. Afterward, he travelled to Grand Junction CO and attended a 2nd campaign event.

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

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

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

Vice President Biden attended 2 campaign events as well.

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

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


Today, Tuesday July 31, 2012

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

Monday July 30, 2012

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

Sunday July 29, 2012

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

Saturday July 28, 2012

• Mrs Obama was at the Olympics.

Friday July 27, 2012

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

Thursday July 26, 2012

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

Wednesday July 25, 2012

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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


Today, Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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

Monday, May 28, 2012

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

Saturday, May 26, 2012

• The President played golf on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, May 25, 2012

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

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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

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.

Is the country running on auto-pilot now?

Note: we modified this post to reflect the President's surprise visit  to Afghanistan.

During the past week, President Obama spent less than 6 3 hours attending to Official U.S. business and an additional 3 hours addressing international affairs. Much of the time, he has traveled the U.S. delivering campaign speeches disguised at legislative proposals and working on things that he has chosen to not publicly disclose.

We do know that he held 3 2 daily briefings, and met with Senior advisers, Panetta and Geithner once each. He met with Prime Minister Noda of Japan, students, and military personnel. He spoke at an AFL-CIO event and received their endorsement, and he hosted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

In addition, the President attended 3 fundraisers. But, this was eclipsed by the 8 campaign events that his wife attended and the 5 that VP Biden attended. All together, the group was featured in 16 different campaign events located in various parts of the country.

Below is a summary of the Presidential and Vice Presidential activities during the week of Wednesday April 25th through Tuesday May 1st 2012.

Today, Tuesday, May 1, 2012

• Michelle Obama delivers remarks at a Las Vegas, NV fundraiser,. then, speaks to Obama campaign volunteers and supporters from the Las Vegas area.
• President Obama makes an unannounced visit to  Kabul, Afghanistan

Monday, April 30, 2012

• President Obama spoke at at the  AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department Legislative Conference who today (May 1st) announced their endorsement of Obama for re-election. Afterwards, he held a meeting, lunch, and a press conference with Prime Minister Noda of Japan. In the middle of the afternoon, he met with Geithner.
• Mrs. Obama spoke to Obama campaign volunteers and supporters in Colorado Springs Colorado. Next, she traveled to Albuquerque NM and was greeted by service members. She then delivered remarks at a fundraiser, and spoke at the opening  Ceremony for the 2012 Warrior Games. Lastly, she flew to Tucson NM and was greeted by youth volunteers at Tucson Village Farm before attending a campaign event in Tucson.
• VP Biden attended a campaign event in Kansas City, Missouri. Then, he flew to Munster, Indiana to attend another fundraiser.
• Jill Biden and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Jane Oates accompanied the VP. They visited Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City and later Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

• The Obama's hosted The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was an all day affair with parties and pre-parties.

Friday, April 27, 2012

• Both President and Mrs. Obama and flew to Georgia, where they spoke to troops and filmed campaign coverage material. Afterward, the President flew back to DC and attended 2 campaign events (one at Washington Convention Centeri, and the other at a private residence ).
• Michelle Obama left Georgia and flew to Naples Florida where she also attended 2 campaign events.
• Mr. Joe Biden attended a campaign event in Washington.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

• VP Biden spoke at a morning campaign event in New York City. Then, he flew back to Washington and met with Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani of Iraq at the White House. In the evening, he attended an event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in McLean, Virginia.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

• President Obama left Aurora Colorado and flew to Cedar Rapids Iowa where he participated in events with college students. When done, he returned to DC and attended a campaign event at the Jefferson  Hotel.

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.

Let's pay our fair share for carrots, contraception, and campaigning

The highlight of the past two weeks is that President Obama remained in the Washington DC area. He spent much of his time working the the 2013 Budget, attacking religious freedom by trying to force Catholics to create moral sins, ignoring Syria, and degrading Republicans.  He has also refrained from speaking about Fast and Furious or why he and Holder have failed to proceed with Guantanamo trials. Nor did President Obama explain to the country why he must increase the national debt by $1.6 trillion dollars and how that jeopardizes our economic stability.

However, during these 14 days, he has only attended 3 campaign events and VP Biden attended 3 as well. The White House travel tasks were delegated to both Michelle Obama and VP Biden who were jetting across the country pretending not to be campaigning as they spoke at various affairs. Here's a look at the trio's major activities during this period.


Today Tuesday - February 14, 2012

• Obama & Biden meet with and Chinese VP Xi. Later, Obama will be interviewed by regional television outlets.
• VP Biden & Clinton have lunch honoring VP Xi and Chinese officials. At night, the Biden's host a dinner for Xi and his delegation.

Monday - February 13, 2012

• Obama delivered his FY 2013 Budget to students at Northern Virginia Community College.
• Michelle & President Obama award 2011 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medal

Saturday - February 11, 2012

• Michelle "Lets Move" Tour ends in Orlando Florida. First she's at Northland Church in Longwood, then at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World.

Friday - February 10, 2012

• President Obama attends campaign event, and announces revised contraception coverage.
• Michelle was in Dallas TX where she taped a "Top Chef" appearance in which she was a judge.

Thursday - February 9, 2012

• Biden spoke at Ohio Newspaper Association Convention in Columbus OH
• Mr. Obama welcomes Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy. Afterward, he delivered remarks at a campaign event.
• Michelle began a 3 day, 4 state "Lets Move" tour. Her first stop in Des Moines Iowa. Then, she flew off to Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. For dinner, she appeared at the Olive Garden in Fort Worth TX.

Wednesday - February 8, 2012

• Obama attended the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat

Tuesday - February 7, 2012

• Obama viewed science projects and delivered remarks at the White House Science Fair

Monday - February 6, 2012

• Biden and Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter appeared at Florida State University. After,  Biden then attended 2 campaign events in the afternoon.

Friday - February 3, 2012

• Mr. Obama talks about the economy at Fire Station 5 in Arlington VA. Once done, he attended an afternoon campaign event.

Thursday - February 2, 2012

• Obama delivered remarks at National Prayer Breakfast where wife Michelle and  VP Biden attended

Wednesday - February 1, 2012

• Michelle Obama appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Next, she spoke at a Democratic National Committee luncheon in Los Angeles.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at American Seating Company factory in Grand Rapids MI. Then he's was off to a campaign event.
• Obama talked about the economy at James Lee Community Center in Falls Church VA.