Karl Rove, former senior adviser to President George W. Bush, says he was offended by Chrysler's "Halftime in America" Super Bowl ad starring Clint Eastwood, and he claims the ad is "Chicago-style politics."
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Karl Rove Says Clint Eastwood's Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Is "Chicago-Style Politics"
President Obama Is "The Taxman"
Here's a mashup of Barack Obama calling for taxation equality you can dance to.
State Of The Union Address Sounded Like Obama 2012 Campaign Kickoff
In what felt like a formal kick off to his 2012 re-election campaign last night, President Obama's State of the Union Address highlighted his successes over the past three years, announced several reforms he hopes will address economic disparity in America, and tried to take his critics to task.
Bill Daley To Resign As White House Chief Of Staff Sooner Than Expected
White House chief of staff Bill Daley is stepping down at the end of the month. Taking Daley's place is budget director Jacob Lew.
Check It Out ... It's Obamstagram!
It looks like President Barack Obama is a card carrying member of the iPhone nation now, because the hippest leader of the free world joined the Instagram photo sharing service this week. The service boast over 15 million users and has taken the art of taking cell phone photos and adding a layer of nostalgia via various filters, thus allowing even the crappiest photographer to create something slightly less crappy. Ah, sentimentality, your powers are strong.
Tributes Pour in for Maggie Daley
Tributes are starting to pour in for former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, who passed away last night after a long battle with cancer.
Video: 29-Year-Old Obama Shares a Moment in Black History
Barack Obama made this video for TBS 20 years ago.
"Obama for America" Merch on the Holiday Shopping March
There are plenty of items that would likely wring $5 or $10 out our wallets (the Biden beer coozy emblazoned with “Cheers Champ” is just precious) but we’re most enamored with the “Fired Up / Ready to Grill”** apron.
Rezko Says He Has Served His Time
Rezko has served 44 months at a Wisconsin prison, since he was convicted on 16 of 24 counts in June 2008.
Bill Daley Dishes About Obama and Rahm
Bill Daley, the current White House chief of staff, opened up about the Obama administration in a recent edition of Politico.
Transportation Secretary LaHood to Resign at End of Term
The Illinois Republican accepted Obama's invitation to serve on his Cabinet and was a wise choice.
'85 Bears Get Closure
25 years after they won the Super Bowl, the 1985 Chicago Bears finally received their White House welcome. President Obama, you got this.
One for the Road: Obama - "I Got This"
We can't imagine reacting the same way President Obama does here when he's called the Antichrist.
Walsh: Media Protects Obama Because of His Race
It isn't the first time the 8th Congressional District representative has said Barack Obama was elected President because of his race.
'85 Bears to Receive White House Welcome
We've been vocal proponents of giving up the ghost when it comes to the '85 Bears, but even we can admit this is long overdue.
Obama Unveils Deficit Plan
The line in the sand drawn by Obama continues the confrontational stance he adopted with his joint session of Congress nearly two weeks back.
Obama Unveils Jobs Plan, Calls on Congress to Pass
Obama repeated to Congress during his 32-minute speech they should pass this bill and he will make sure they're held accountable if the bill stalls.
"Socialist, Foreign-Born, America-Destroying" President Asks to Tone Down the Rhetoric
"Since I've been called a socialist who wasn't born in this country, who is destroying America and taking away its freedoms because I passed a health care bill, I'm all for lowering the rhetoric."
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Sorry we couldn't get these gifts to you last night, Mr. President. Next time you're in town, give us a call and Chuck will bike them over.
President Tries to Put Recent Battles Behind Him at Aragon
President Obama took to the Aragon Ballroom to attempt to put the recent debt ceiling discussions behind him and to raise some money for his reelection campaign.
Obama Fundraiser Shuts Down Means Delays for Lawrence Red Line Station
Start planning accordingly: the Lawrence Red Line station will be closed from 5:30 and 9:45 p.m. tonight due to President Obama's birthday party/fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom.
Obama Signs Debt Ceiling Increase
Crisis averted. But what about the possible crisis the debt ceiling compromise could cause?
Debt Ceiling Compromise Reached (For What It's Worth)
Both Houses of Congress are expected to vote for last night's debt ceiling deal reached by President Obama and congressional leaders in which no one comes out unscathed.
Senate Rejects House Debt Reduction Plan
And we're back to Square One in the debt ceiling negotiations as the Senate, as expected, rejected the Boehner debt reduction plan last night.
Obama, Boehner Continue War of Words Over Debt Ceiling Talks
President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner took to the nation's airwaves for the second time in four days to plead their respective proposals for raising the debt ceiling.
Obama to End DADT, Snaps at Congressional GOP Over Debt Ceiling
President Obama and Congress find themselves in a staredown over debt ceiling negotiations, but the President did find time to announce an end to the ban on gays in the military.
President to Celebrate the Big 5-0 at Aragon
Sun-Times gossip columnist Stella Foster is reporting Obama will ring in his golden birthday with a concert at the Aragon Ballroom on Aug. 3.
Obama to Bring G-8, NATO Summit to Chicago Next Year
President Obama will announce tonight that next year's NATO and G-8 economic summits will take place in Chicago in mid-May.
Woman Selling Letter From Obama For $11,000
An Indiana woman is selling a handwritten letter from President Obama for $11,000 so she can avoid eviction.
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