Jun 18th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
News of a White House meeting between Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and President Obama fueled speculation that the administration is trying to persuade Madigan to run for Obama's old Senate seat 2010. On Thursday White House press secretary did his best to insist that looks can be deceiving.
"The president is not going to pick a candidate in the Illinois Senate race," White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters at Thursday's White House briefing, according to the Tribune:
Related stories:
Kenneth Starr endorses Sotomayor. What will Rush Limbaugh say?
Jun 19th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
It happened just over 10 years ago. Monica Lewinsky, a young White House intern, had an affair with President Bill Clinton. And special prosecutor Kenneth Starr, the former...
Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan meets with President Barack Obama about ...
Jun 19th, 2009 - ChicagoTribune
The White House on Thursday worked to step away from supporting a potential U.S. Senate bid by Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, saying President Barack Obama "is not going to get involved" in backing a Democratic primary contender for his old seat.
Congress OKs 'cash for clunkers'
Jun 19th, 2009 - The Detroit News
Washington -- Last-minute intervention from the White House on Thursday swayed a crucial Democratic senator to rescue a $1 billion "cash for clunkers" plan to boost battered auto sales.
GOP Complains About ABC's Obama Health Care Special; Network ...
Jun 18th, 2009 - seattlepi
ABC has rejected a request by a Republican group to rebut President Obama's health care plans on an upcoming day of White House-themed news specials. In response, the network has stated that its coverage will nevertheless be balanced.
Gerald Walpin Is Superman
Jun 18th, 2009 - FOXNews
We've been telling you about the firing of Inspector General Gerald Walpin, who the White House claims is, "confused, disoriented and unable to answer questions." Well...
Related videos from YouTube:
1:47Barack Obama Wins! (LIVE) BBC
Live TV streem in the UK as you see it Obama makes it to the white house. Barack Hussein Obama II (pronounced /bəˈrɑːk hʊˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and president elect of the United States ...
3:35President-Elect Obama Calls for Resignation of Governor Blagojevich & Special Election to fill Senate Seat
it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois," Robert Gibbs, the incoming White House press secretary, said. Gibbs said Obama believes the Illinois legislature should consider a special election to fill the seat ...
5:03Sheldon Whitehouse Speech, Nov 4th, 2006
On a sunny, crisp November morning in Roger Williams Park, Sheldon Whitehouse speaks to Rhode Island voters in the final days of his campaign for the US Senate. He closes by introducing Illinois Senator, Barack Obama.
9:47Hype: The Obama Effect part 2/11
policy-will the US be safer or will the US become a bigger target? Will Senator Obama's actions match his eloquence in the toughest job in the world, or will his rapt and motivated crowds be left with little substance at the end of the day? HYPE: The Obama Effect lays out the truth ...
