Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sunday, October 17, 2010
West Wing Report: Oct. 18, 2010
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)
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)
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
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