Just 15 days to go…and all signs continue to point to a “wave” – as in tidal wave – that will engulf Democrats on election night. President Obama spent the weekend on the road trying to buck up allies in Massachusetts – which has sported a purple hue since a guy named Scott Brown took Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat – and Ohio. In both states key allies – Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland – are in deep trouble and it’s unclear just how much an increasingly unpopular President Obama will be able to help.
Obama hits the trail again on Wednesday and will be gone for four days:
Wednesday: travels to Portland, Or.; fundraiser & rally for Gubernatorial candidate Kitzhaber; travels to Seattle.
Thursday: campaigns in Seattle w/Sen. Murray; flies to San Francisco, attends fundraiser; spends night.
Friday: flies to Los Angeles; campaigns w/Sen. Boxer; campaigns in Las Vegas w/Sen. Reid; spends the night in Vegas.
Saturday: travels to Minneapolis; campaigns w/Gubernatorial candidate Dayton; attends fundraiser; returns to Washington.
As for today, after his usual intelligence and economic briefings, the President host the White House Science Fair. It’s a way of drawing attention to so-called STEM education – science, technology, engineering and math – which Obama says is critical to future U.S. economic competitiveness and jobs.
In the evening, he’ll attend a Democratic fundraiser at a private residence in Rockville, Maryland.
EDT
9:00AM In-Town Travel Pool Call Time
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:35AM THE PRESIDENT views science fair projects
State Dining Room
Pooled Press (Pre-set 9:50AM – Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:00PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the White House Science Fair
East Room
Open Press (Pre-set 10:35AM – Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
West Wing Report, Oct. 13, 2010
What has surprised Barack Obama since he took office nearly two years ago? It shouldn’t come as a surprise, actually: it’s the 24/7 news culture. He told a Democratic National Committee rally last night he’s he’s surprised at how the media focuses on what’s happening “this minute,” as opposed to “what needs to happen over the course of months, years.”
The long view is a recurring theme for Mr. Obama. On the campaign trail in these last frantic weeks before the November midterms, he says the United States got itself into such a hole that’ll it’ll take a long time – longer than anyone would like he says – to get out.
“We have to adjust to new realities,” the President said.
But how long? One woman, “Maureen from New Jersey,” asked via Twitter “if it took us eight years (of George W. Bush) to get into this mess, won’t it take at least that long to get out?”
Even Obama called that a softball question. But without giving any specific time frame (how do you know exactly, when you’ve ‘gotten out?”), he said it will take a ”persistent effort” to build a clean energy economy, overhaul the education system and so forth.
Last night’s Obama rally, held on the nearby campus of George Washington University, is the latest in a White House effort to get young adults to the polls in November. A Pew survey says only 27% of young Democrats are interested in this election – in contrast to 39% of young Republicans.
The President: ”I really need you to get out on Nov. 2.”
As for today:
After his usual intelligence and economic briefings, Obama meets with college students and their families on the impact of the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) – part of last year’s stimulus program which gives families tax breaks for college tuition. After the meeting (the schedule says 5 minutes have been allotted for it), the President will comment in the Rose Garden.
The White House has also released more of Obama’s campaign schedule. Beyond Friday in Delaware, Saturday in Boston and Sunday in Ohio (where Mrs. Obama will join in on their first joint campaign appearance since 2008), he’ll be in Portland, OR on Wednesday the 20th, Seattle and San Francisco on Thursday the 21st, Los Angeles and Las Vegas on Friday the 22d and in Minnesota on Saturday the 23d. He’ll come back to the White House for a day before beginning the campaign’s final week on Monday the 25th in Providence, RI.
The White House also says President and Mrs. Obama have requested absentee ballots; they’ll likely spend election night at the White House.
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
9:30AM Pool Call Time
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:45AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:45PM THE PRESIDENT meets with college students and their families on the impact of the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:50PM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement to the press
Rose Garden
Open Press (Pre-set 12:50PM – Final Gather 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
10:00AM Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room
TBD Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
The long view is a recurring theme for Mr. Obama. On the campaign trail in these last frantic weeks before the November midterms, he says the United States got itself into such a hole that’ll it’ll take a long time – longer than anyone would like he says – to get out.
“We have to adjust to new realities,” the President said.
But how long? One woman, “Maureen from New Jersey,” asked via Twitter “if it took us eight years (of George W. Bush) to get into this mess, won’t it take at least that long to get out?”
Even Obama called that a softball question. But without giving any specific time frame (how do you know exactly, when you’ve ‘gotten out?”), he said it will take a ”persistent effort” to build a clean energy economy, overhaul the education system and so forth.
Last night’s Obama rally, held on the nearby campus of George Washington University, is the latest in a White House effort to get young adults to the polls in November. A Pew survey says only 27% of young Democrats are interested in this election – in contrast to 39% of young Republicans.
The President: ”I really need you to get out on Nov. 2.”
As for today:
After his usual intelligence and economic briefings, Obama meets with college students and their families on the impact of the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) – part of last year’s stimulus program which gives families tax breaks for college tuition. After the meeting (the schedule says 5 minutes have been allotted for it), the President will comment in the Rose Garden.
The White House has also released more of Obama’s campaign schedule. Beyond Friday in Delaware, Saturday in Boston and Sunday in Ohio (where Mrs. Obama will join in on their first joint campaign appearance since 2008), he’ll be in Portland, OR on Wednesday the 20th, Seattle and San Francisco on Thursday the 21st, Los Angeles and Las Vegas on Friday the 22d and in Minnesota on Saturday the 23d. He’ll come back to the White House for a day before beginning the campaign’s final week on Monday the 25th in Providence, RI.
The White House also says President and Mrs. Obama have requested absentee ballots; they’ll likely spend election night at the White House.
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
9:30AM Pool Call Time
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:45AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:45PM THE PRESIDENT meets with college students and their families on the impact of the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:50PM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement to the press
Rose Garden
Open Press (Pre-set 12:50PM – Final Gather 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
10:00AM Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room
TBD Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Back to school for President Obama. He'll hold a town hall this evening on the campus of George Washington University. The theme: "Moving America Forward." It's part of a big Democratic push to get young voters to the polls on election day. The 18-24 crowd was a source of big support for candidate Obama two years ago, but have not shown much interest in the midterms.
As for the rest of hsi day, after his usual intelligence and economic briefings, the meets with student finalists of the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. These students – four of whom are still in high school – have all started new businesses and
competed against 24,000 other young people in the competition.
EDT
9:00AM Pool Call Time
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:45PM THE PRESIDENT meets with student finalists of the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Oval Office
Closed Press
7:00PM THE PRESIDENT hosts a “Moving America Forward” town hall meeting
George Washington University
Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 6:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
9:45AM Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room
2:30PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
As for the rest of hsi day, after his usual intelligence and economic briefings, the meets with student finalists of the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. These students – four of whom are still in high school – have all started new businesses and
competed against 24,000 other young people in the competition.
EDT
9:00AM Pool Call Time
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:45PM THE PRESIDENT meets with student finalists of the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Oval Office
Closed Press
7:00PM THE PRESIDENT hosts a “Moving America Forward” town hall meeting
George Washington University
Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 6:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
9:45AM Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room
2:30PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Sunday, October 10, 2010
West Wing Report, Oct. 11, 2010
22 days to go and the White House is in full campaign mode, as President Obama and the Democrats try to slow down what's expected to be a Republican juggernaut on election night.
After a Philadelphia rally yesterday, the President is on the road for much of the week, beginning with today's fundraising trip to Miami. Tomorrow and Thursday, he'll focus on getting young adults to vote - crucial to his 2008 victory - with one town hall at George Washington University here in Washington, and another on Thursday that'll be aired live on MTV, the Country Music Television and Black Entertainment TV.
Friday, Obama and Delaware's favorite son, Vice-President Biden, campaign in Wilmington for Senate candidate Chris Coons - who leads Republican nominee Christine O'Donnell by a double-digit margin. They're running for Biden's old seat.
Saturday, the President travels to Boston, where he'll campaign with Governor Deval Patrick and raise some cash.
And on Sunday, Obama will be joined by First Lady Michelle Obama in Ohio, where they'll campaign with Governor Ted Strickland - and raise more cash still.
THE SCHEDULE
Later, the President will hold a meeting with Cabinet secretaries, former secretaries of Transportation and mayors and governors on infrastructure investment in the State Dining Room. This meeting is closed press. The President will then deliver a statement to the press in the Rose Garden. This statement is open press.
Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with the students from the movie Waiting for Superman in the Oval Office. There will be a spray for pool still photographers only.
Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Miami International Airport are open press.
In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DCCC reception and then at a dinner for the DCCC at a private residence in Miami, Florida. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.
The President will return to Washington, DC at night. The departure from Miami International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
EDT
9:40AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:15AM THE PRESIDENT holds a meeting on infrastructure investment
State Dining Room
Closed Press
10:50AM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement to the press
Rose Garden
Open Press (Pre-set 9:50AM – Final Gather 10:20AM – North Doors of the Room)
11:10AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:30PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the students from Waiting for Superman
Oval Office
Pool Stills Only Spray (Gather Time 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:30PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Miami, Florida
Miami International Airport
Open Press
5:45PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a DCCC reception
Private Residence, Miami, Florida
Print Pool Coverage
6:00PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a DCCC dinner
Private Residence, Miami, Florida
Print Pool Coverage
After a Philadelphia rally yesterday, the President is on the road for much of the week, beginning with today's fundraising trip to Miami. Tomorrow and Thursday, he'll focus on getting young adults to vote - crucial to his 2008 victory - with one town hall at George Washington University here in Washington, and another on Thursday that'll be aired live on MTV, the Country Music Television and Black Entertainment TV.
Friday, Obama and Delaware's favorite son, Vice-President Biden, campaign in Wilmington for Senate candidate Chris Coons - who leads Republican nominee Christine O'Donnell by a double-digit margin. They're running for Biden's old seat.
Saturday, the President travels to Boston, where he'll campaign with Governor Deval Patrick and raise some cash.
And on Sunday, Obama will be joined by First Lady Michelle Obama in Ohio, where they'll campaign with Governor Ted Strickland - and raise more cash still.
THE SCHEDULE
Later, the President will hold a meeting with Cabinet secretaries, former secretaries of Transportation and mayors and governors on infrastructure investment in the State Dining Room. This meeting is closed press. The President will then deliver a statement to the press in the Rose Garden. This statement is open press.
Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with the students from the movie Waiting for Superman in the Oval Office. There will be a spray for pool still photographers only.
Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Miami International Airport are open press.
In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DCCC reception and then at a dinner for the DCCC at a private residence in Miami, Florida. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.
The President will return to Washington, DC at night. The departure from Miami International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
EDT
9:40AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:15AM THE PRESIDENT holds a meeting on infrastructure investment
State Dining Room
Closed Press
10:50AM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement to the press
Rose Garden
Open Press (Pre-set 9:50AM – Final Gather 10:20AM – North Doors of the Room)
11:10AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
1:30PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the students from Waiting for Superman
Oval Office
Pool Stills Only Spray (Gather Time 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:30PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Miami, Florida
Miami International Airport
Open Press
5:45PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a DCCC reception
Private Residence, Miami, Florida
Print Pool Coverage
6:00PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a DCCC dinner
Private Residence, Miami, Florida
Print Pool Coverage
Friday, October 8, 2010
West Wing Report: Oct. 8, 2010
The White House claims it pays no attention to the polls - which certainly isn't true - but it absolutely pays attention, with a laser-like focus, to the unemployment rate. The final pre-election reading on this crucial figure comes out today and it is expected to show the jobless rate increasing from 9.6% to 9.7% - or more. The broader rate that some analysts say better reflects the U.S. labor market, now 16.7%, is expected to rise as well.
Obama will put his spin on this when he visits a small business in Bladensburg, Md. After returning to the White House, he'll sign the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, which will make it easier for blind and deaf citizens to access the internet, cable TV and other communication platforms.
No word yet on the President's weekend plans.
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
11:25AM THE PRESIDENT tours a small business
Bladensburg, MD
11:40AM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the monthly jobs numbers
Bladensburg, MD
1:40PM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
2:05PM THE PRESIDENT signs the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
East Room
Briefing Schedule
TBD
Obama will put his spin on this when he visits a small business in Bladensburg, Md. After returning to the White House, he'll sign the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, which will make it easier for blind and deaf citizens to access the internet, cable TV and other communication platforms.
No word yet on the President's weekend plans.
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
11:25AM THE PRESIDENT tours a small business
Bladensburg, MD
11:40AM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the monthly jobs numbers
Bladensburg, MD
1:40PM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
2:05PM THE PRESIDENT signs the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
East Room
Briefing Schedule
TBD
Thursday, October 7, 2010
West Wing Report: Oct. 7, 2010
President Obama signs two bills today designed to bring greater transparency and accountability to the U.S. government's massive and shadowy intelligence gathering system. The first is the Intelligence Authorization Bill, which subjects America's 16 intelligence agencies - that's right, 16 - to many of the same oversight measures that other executive agencies have. For the first time they will also have an inspector general, overseen by the General Accounting Office.
Obama will also sign the Over-Classification Act. This will require the Department of Homeland Security to figure out how to stop classifying so much information and to share more information with Congress and the American people.
ON THE TRAIL
In the afternoon the President hits the campaign trail. He'll appear with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley in suburban Washington, then fly to Chicago, where he'll appear at two fundraisers for Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias. Polls show Gov. O'Malley ahead in his race, and Giannoulias slightly ahead - at best - in his. Obama returns to Washington late tonight - and no, he won't be campaigning with Chicago mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says that election isn't until February.
AFGHAN ANNIVERSARY
It was nine years ago today that President Bush announced Operation Enduring Freedom - the U.S. and NATO operation to topple the Taliban and drive Al Qaeda out of Afghanistan. That mission, launched 26 days after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, is now the longest active military campaign in American history. There are some 100,000 U.S. forces there, and since 2001, 1,321 Americans have died - 374 of them this year alone. President Obama says the U.S. is still on schedule to begin withdrawing forces next summer - though at what rate remains unknown. The Pentagon, while publicly supportive of the commander-in-chief's policy, is privately concerned about setting what some officers consider to be arbitrary timelines disconnected to conditions on the ground.
THE SCHEDULE (All Times Eastern)
10:15-intelligence briefing
10:45-senior advisors
12:05-signs the Intel Authorization Bill
12:20-signs the Reducing Over Classification Bill
1:30-Treasury Sec. Geithner
3:15-campaigns w/Md. Gov. O'Malley
7:00-Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate Giannoulias
7:40-Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate Giannoulias
*****
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Obama will also sign the Over-Classification Act. This will require the Department of Homeland Security to figure out how to stop classifying so much information and to share more information with Congress and the American people.
ON THE TRAIL
In the afternoon the President hits the campaign trail. He'll appear with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley in suburban Washington, then fly to Chicago, where he'll appear at two fundraisers for Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias. Polls show Gov. O'Malley ahead in his race, and Giannoulias slightly ahead - at best - in his. Obama returns to Washington late tonight - and no, he won't be campaigning with Chicago mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says that election isn't until February.
AFGHAN ANNIVERSARY
It was nine years ago today that President Bush announced Operation Enduring Freedom - the U.S. and NATO operation to topple the Taliban and drive Al Qaeda out of Afghanistan. That mission, launched 26 days after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, is now the longest active military campaign in American history. There are some 100,000 U.S. forces there, and since 2001, 1,321 Americans have died - 374 of them this year alone. President Obama says the U.S. is still on schedule to begin withdrawing forces next summer - though at what rate remains unknown. The Pentagon, while publicly supportive of the commander-in-chief's policy, is privately concerned about setting what some officers consider to be arbitrary timelines disconnected to conditions on the ground.
THE SCHEDULE (All Times Eastern)
10:15-intelligence briefing
10:45-senior advisors
12:05-signs the Intel Authorization Bill
12:20-signs the Reducing Over Classification Bill
1:30-Treasury Sec. Geithner
3:15-campaigns w/Md. Gov. O'Malley
7:00-Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate Giannoulias
7:40-Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate Giannoulias
*****
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
West Wing Report: October 5, 2010
A month to go until election day and polls show the Republicans remain in the drivers seat - though their lead over the Democrats is eroding a bit. A Washington Post-ABC News poll says that among likely voters, the GOP holds a 49%-43% edge on congressional races. This time four years ago, Democrats led by 12 points. That being said, both parties remain in the voter doghouse. Disapproval of Congressional Dems. is 61%; Disapproval of Congressional GOP is even higher: 67%.
Meantime, polls show slight gains for President Obama. ABC-WashPost: 50% approve of the President, 47% don't (a month ago this was 46%-52%). Gallup: 46% approve, 48% don't (44%-48%); Rasmussen: 48%-51% (45%-55%)
As for the President's schedule today, he starts with the usual intelligence and economic briefings in the Oval Office.
Later, he'll sign S.1055, a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
This afternoon, the President joins Dr. Jill Biden (a longtime teacher) at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges. The White House says the event "will highlight the critical role that community colleges play in developing America’s workforce and reaching our educational goals." Obama said yesterday that he wants five million more Americans to get community college degrees - along with the job skills for the positions of tomorrow.
Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception for the foreign diplomatic corps in the East Room.
Obama's evening wraps up with an address to the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. He'll talk about the impact of women in business on the economy and the steps we can take together to ensure that America remains competitive over the long term.
EDT
9:30AM Pool Call Time
9:45AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:15AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:45AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT signs the Gold Medal Bill
Oval Office
Closed Press
12:15PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Community College Summit with Dr. Biden
East Room
Pooled TV, Open to correspondents & still photographers (Pre-set 11:15AM – Final Gather 11:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:30PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY host the Diplomatic Corps Reception
East Room
Pooled Press (Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
7:50PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks to the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
Carnegie Mellon Auditorium
Pooled TV & still photographers, Open to correspondents (Travel Pool Gather Time 7:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
1:30PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
*****
A month to go until election day and polls show the Republicans remain in the drivers seat - though their lead over the Democrats is eroding a bit. A Washington Post-ABC News poll says that among likely voters, the GOP holds a 49%-43% edge on congressional races. This time four years ago, Democrats led by 12 points. That being said, both parties remain in the voter doghouse. Disapproval of Congressional Dems. is 61%; Disapproval of Congressional GOP is even higher: 67%.
Meantime, polls show slight gains for President Obama. ABC-WashPost: 50% approve of the President, 47% don't (a month ago this was 46%-52%). Gallup: 46% approve, 48% don't (44%-48%); Rasmussen: 48%-51% (45%-55%)
Meantime, polls show slight gains for President Obama. ABC-WashPost: 50% approve of the President, 47% don't (a month ago this was 46%-52%). Gallup: 46% approve, 48% don't (44%-48%); Rasmussen: 48%-51% (45%-55%)
As for the President's schedule today, he starts with the usual intelligence and economic briefings in the Oval Office.
Later, he'll sign S.1055, a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
This afternoon, the President joins Dr. Jill Biden (a longtime teacher) at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges. The White House says the event "will highlight the critical role that community colleges play in developing America’s workforce and reaching our educational goals." Obama said yesterday that he wants five million more Americans to get community college degrees - along with the job skills for the positions of tomorrow.
Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception for the foreign diplomatic corps in the East Room.
Obama's evening wraps up with an address to the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit. He'll talk about the impact of women in business on the economy and the steps we can take together to ensure that America remains competitive over the long term.
EDT
9:30AM Pool Call Time
9:45AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:15AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
10:45AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT signs the Gold Medal Bill
Oval Office
Closed Press
12:15PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Community College Summit with Dr. Biden
East Room
Pooled TV, Open to correspondents & still photographers (Pre-set 11:15AM – Final Gather 11:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:30PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY host the Diplomatic Corps Reception
East Room
Pooled Press (Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
7:50PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks to the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit
Carnegie Mellon Auditorium
Pooled TV & still photographers, Open to correspondents (Travel Pool Gather Time 7:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
Briefing Schedule
1:30PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
*****
A month to go until election day and polls show the Republicans remain in the drivers seat - though their lead over the Democrats is eroding a bit. A Washington Post-ABC News poll says that among likely voters, the GOP holds a 49%-43% edge on congressional races. This time four years ago, Democrats led by 12 points. That being said, both parties remain in the voter doghouse. Disapproval of Congressional Dems. is 61%; Disapproval of Congressional GOP is even higher: 67%.
Meantime, polls show slight gains for President Obama. ABC-WashPost: 50% approve of the President, 47% don't (a month ago this was 46%-52%). Gallup: 46% approve, 48% don't (44%-48%); Rasmussen: 48%-51% (45%-55%)
Sunday, October 3, 2010
West Wing Report: October 4, 2010
In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will host a meeting of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) in the Roosevelt Room to discuss a range of economic issues. Dr. Jill Biden will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The entire meeting will be streamed live at www.WhiteHouse.gov/live.
PERAB MEMBERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Anna Burger, Former Chair, Change to Win
John Doerr, Partner, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
William H. Donaldson, Chairman, SEC (2003-2005)
Martin Feldstein, George F. Baker Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., President & CEO, TIAA-CREF
Mark T. Gallogly, Founder & Managing Partner, Centerbridge Partners L.P.
Jeffrey R. Immelt, CEO, GE
Monica C. Lozano, Publisher & Chief Executive Officer, La Opinión
Jim Owens, Chairman, Caterpillar Inc.
Penny Pritzker, Chairman & Founder, Pritzker Realty Group
David F. Swensen, CIO, Yale University
Richard L. Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Dean, Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley
Paul Volker, Chairman, PERAB
Robert Wolf, Chairman & CEO, UBS Group Americas
CABINET MEMBERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
CEA Chair Austan Goolsbee
Following the meeting, PERAB members, Anna Burger, former chair of Change to Win, and Penny Pritzker, chairman & founder of Pritzker Realty Group, will address reporters at the West Wing Stakeout Location at approximately 3:30PM EDT.
EDT
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the PERAB
State Dining Room
Briefing Schedule
1:00PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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In the afternoon, the President will host a meeting of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) in the Roosevelt Room to discuss a range of economic issues. Dr. Jill Biden will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The entire meeting will be streamed live at www.WhiteHouse.gov/live.
PERAB MEMBERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Anna Burger, Former Chair, Change to Win
John Doerr, Partner, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers
William H. Donaldson, Chairman, SEC (2003-2005)
Martin Feldstein, George F. Baker Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., President & CEO, TIAA-CREF
Mark T. Gallogly, Founder & Managing Partner, Centerbridge Partners L.P.
Jeffrey R. Immelt, CEO, GE
Monica C. Lozano, Publisher & Chief Executive Officer, La Opinión
Jim Owens, Chairman, Caterpillar Inc.
Penny Pritzker, Chairman & Founder, Pritzker Realty Group
David F. Swensen, CIO, Yale University
Richard L. Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO
Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Dean, Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley
Paul Volker, Chairman, PERAB
Robert Wolf, Chairman & CEO, UBS Group Americas
CABINET MEMBERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
CEA Chair Austan Goolsbee
Following the meeting, PERAB members, Anna Burger, former chair of Change to Win, and Penny Pritzker, chairman & founder of Pritzker Realty Group, will address reporters at the West Wing Stakeout Location at approximately 3:30PM EDT.
EDT
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with the PERAB
State Dining Room
Briefing Schedule
1:00PM Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
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Friday, October 1, 2010
West Wing Report: October 1, 2010
This much is true: The Obama White House will never be the same.
Blunt, outspoken, hyper-aggressive chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is leaving. He'll be replaced, at least for now, by Pete Rouse, whose demeanor is the exact opposite of Emanuel's quiet, soft-spoken, self-effacing.
Rouse, who has served Obama quietly for years, has expressed reservations about doing the job for very long. But if asked by the President to stay on for the long-term, Rouse would likely do so.
“There’s a complete loyalty and trust with somebody like Pete,” says White House press secretary Robert Gibbs.
The President, Emanuel and Rouse will meet reporters in the East Room at 11am Eastern. The White House is billing it as a "personnel announcement."
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:05AM THE PRESIDENT makes a personnel announcement
East Room
Open Press (Pre-set 10:05AM – Final Gather 10:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of State Clinton
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:00PM THE PRESIDENT attends Justice Kagan’s Investiture Ceremony
Supreme Court
Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 1:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:20PM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
4:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of Defense Gates
Oval Office
Closed Press
Blunt, outspoken, hyper-aggressive chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is leaving. He'll be replaced, at least for now, by Pete Rouse, whose demeanor is the exact opposite of Emanuel's quiet, soft-spoken, self-effacing.
Rouse, who has served Obama quietly for years, has expressed reservations about doing the job for very long. But if asked by the President to stay on for the long-term, Rouse would likely do so.
“There’s a complete loyalty and trust with somebody like Pete,” says White House press secretary Robert Gibbs.
The President, Emanuel and Rouse will meet reporters in the East Room at 11am Eastern. The White House is billing it as a "personnel announcement."
THE SCHEDULE
EDT
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
11:05AM THE PRESIDENT makes a personnel announcement
East Room
Open Press (Pre-set 10:05AM – Final Gather 10:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of State Clinton
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:00PM THE PRESIDENT attends Justice Kagan’s Investiture Ceremony
Supreme Court
Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 1:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:20PM THE PRESIDENT receives the Economic Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
4:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of Defense Gates
Oval Office
Closed Press
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