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What do you think of the President's State of The Union speech? (Poll) (250 comments)
State of the Union: 10 highlights from Obama's speech (12 comments)
'How did he memorize such a long speech?' Chad Ochocinco live tweets Obama's State of the Union address 2012 (8 comments)
'Driven by Barack': Chrysler saloon for sale on eBay (one careful owner, now leader of the free world, opening bid: $1m) (2 comments)

'Driven by Barack': Chrysler saloon for sale on eBay (one careful owner, now leader of the free world, opening bid: $1m)

Seeded on Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:59 AM EST (the Mail online)

When he hits the road these days it is in an armoured car nicknamed 'The Beast' surrounded by secret service agents. The 18ft-long vehicle has 5in-thick bullet-proof glass and is able to withstand chemical attack. But before he became president, Barack Obama made do with a fa …

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'How did he memorize such a long speech?' Chad Ochocinco live tweets Obama's State of the Union address 2012

Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:29 AM EST (the Mail online)

Seeded by Ms CYPRAH

He may have a Super Bowl to prepare for, but that’s not stopping New England Patriots player from entering the political fray. Unable to sleep last night, the wide receiver flipped on the State of the Union address and began his own commentary via Twitter. Mr Ochocinco …

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State of the Union: 10 highlights from Obama's speech

Seeded on Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:46 AM EST (CBS News)

Seeded by Ms CYPRAH

In his third State of the Union address, President Obama outlined a handful economic proposals, as well as an "economic blueprint" for the country grounded in giving all Americans a "fair shot." Below are ten of the speech's key highlights and proposals. Call to impose t …

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What do you think of the President's State of The Union speech? (Poll)

Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:53 AM EST

By Ms CYPRAH

President Obama showed again last night why he is in command, at the helm, and not someone else.

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How Fares the Dream?

Seeded on Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:06 PM EST (The New York Times)

Seeded by Ms CYPRAH

“I have a dream,” declared Martin Luther King, in a speech that has lost none of its power to inspire. And some of that dream has come true.

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Timothy Noah: A Fantastic Speech About Inequality That No One Paid Attention To

Seeded on Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:52 AM EST (TNR's The Worst Political Sex Writing The New Republic)

Seeded by Ms CYPRAH

I was surprised by how little coverage White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Alan Krueger got for his speech yesterday about income inequality (text, video).

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Motorcades at parent-teacher conference are soooo embarrassing: Michelle Obama on how her daughters hate Presidential fanfare

Seeded on Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:23 AM EST (the Mail online)

Seeded by Ms CYPRAH

Her father may be the President and she may live in the A-list spotlight, but when all is said and done, Malia Obama finds her dad just as embarrassing as all daughters find their dads. For the Obama girls, parent-teacher conference comes with the added hazard of their father' …

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What do you think of this new nickname for Michelle Obama? (Poll)

Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:34 PM EST

By Ms CYPRAH

Apparently, a new abbreviation has recently emerged for Michelle Obama: FLOTUS (meaning First Lady of The United States). What do you think of the acronym? Personally, I think it has a beautiful 'floaty' feminine sound.

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At the start of 2012, it is a good time to ask: Will President Obama enjoy a second term in the White House? (Poll)

Tue Jan 3, 2012 11:05 AM EST

By Ms CYPRAH

For me, there has never been any doubt. Even in the midst of his worst unfavourable ratings, I felt the President would be still in the White House for a second term. I knew, by their callous, self serving and immature actions, that the Republicans would keep him there.

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Obama Faces Re-election as a Mortal: Can a Messiah Win Twice?

Seeded on Mon Jan 2, 2012 9:02 AM EST (RealClearPolitics)

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WASHINGTON -- Four years ago this week, a young and inspirational senator who promised to turn history's page swept the Iowa caucuses and began his irresistible rise to the White House. Barack Obama was unlike any candidate the country had seen before.

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