President Obama announced today his choice for the Secretary of Defense. As expected, President Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel. The nomination continues a tradition of nominating Republicans to the post. The former Republican Senator from Nebraska also served in the Vietnam War, an experience that has shaped his policy […]
We begin with the Electoral College, as the Senate and the House met together to confirm the results. As expected, President Obama won re-election with 332 electoral votes. While, Mitt Romney got 206 electoral votes. The confirmation of the Electoral College paves the way for President Obama and Vice President […]
Gallup has come out with its annual “Most Admired” list. Topping the list is President Obama on the male side and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the female side. Each of their spouses also appeared on their respective lists. This was the twelfth time in a row Hillary Clinton […]
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Speaker John Boehner, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi all met today with President Obama at the White House to discuss the impending fiscal cliff. They left without a plan, but with elevated hope for a deal. Leaders Harry […]
President Obama arrived back in Washington today to deal with the looming fiscal cliff. He was in Hawaii spending time with his family. Before leaving Hawaii, the President dis speak with all four Congressional leaders. However, before he landed in Washington, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that a […]
