people.com - 2/25/2009
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Michelle and Barack Obama with daughters Malia, left, and Sasha The whole world, it seems, wants to know: What kind of dog are the Obamas getting and, for goodness sake, when? Speaking to PEOPLE at the White House recently, Michelle Obama leaned in and confided: "You're getting some scoops ...
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The new first dog: The Obamas will choose a rescue Portuguese water dog
Top of the Ticket —
... In an interview with People magazine that hits the stands on Friday, Mrs. Obama said that the first family is looking for a rescue Portuguese water dog who is "old enough" and a "match" for the family dynamic. ...
Obamas Portuguese water dog-hunting
The Swamp —
... The first family is zeroing in on its first puppy: Portuguese water dog. Though it may not be a puppy. It may be a mature, rescue creature. ...
Oh For God's Sake
Riehl World View —
... These idiots are still going on about getting a dog? Geesh! Maybe Michelle was resistant for fear of having to share her freaking bone. Get on with it already and shut-up. ...
And Now For The Important News of the Day
Balloon Juice —
Puppy incoming:
The whole world, it seems, wants to know: What kind of dog are the Obamas getting and, for goodness sake, when?
Speaking to PEOPLE at the White House recently, Michelle Obama leaned in and confided: “You’re getting some scoops here.”
So, when? In April, Mrs. Obama says – after she and the President take daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, on a vacation for spring break.
Here’s a sample of a typical family conversation on the matter: “So Sasha says, ‘April ...
People
Sister Toldjah —
Burning question answered: “First Dog” arriving at the WH in April
Obama Dog Pick Stalled By Immigration, Tax Questions
ScrappleFace —
... , however, the official naming reportedly has been delayed by administration officials insisting on careful vetting to avoid embarrassing questions about immigration status or taxes. ...
Biden Pupdate
Political Punch —
... We are wondering if by then Champ will be ready to meet the K-9 Secret Service German Shepherds at the Naval Observatory. No word yet on the arrival of the second canine that the Bidens have said they will adopt as a buddy for Champ. He reportedly will be a golden retriever. Meanwhile, down on Pennsylvania Avenue at the White House, Michelle Obama has said that the first puppy -- likely a Portuguese water dog -- which was promised to Sasha and Malia, will, per People magazine, arrive sometime in April after spring vacation . Stay tuned. -- ABC News' Barry Freeman March 19, ...
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A Portugese water dog?
tigerhawk.blogspot.com 2/26/2009 — The Obama family has, finally, chosen a dog. Sadly, it is not going to win them any votes.They should have gotten a Springer.
Michelle Obama Official Portrait Released (PHOTO)
huffingtonpost.com 2/27/2009 — The White House has released the official portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. It was taken in the Blue Room of the White House.
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See Barack Obama's official portrait .
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Obama Appointee in Pay-to-Play Scandal —
Politics Daily
Vetting troubles continue to dog the Obama Administration as another White House appointee is revealed to have engaged in questionable behavior in his previous position. Former Bronx, NY, Borough President Adolfo Carrion is the new White House Director of Urban Policy, a staff position for ...
Delay: GOP can retake the House in 2010 —
News
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) said this weekend that President Barack Obama's $3.55 trillion budget, outlined last week, has paved the way for Republicans to surge back to a majority in the House in 2010 and to retake the White House in 2012.
In an interview with controversial ...
Barack Obama: Once a senator... —
The Swamp
by Mark Silva
Once a senator always a senator.
It takes getting used to -- the White House -- we understand.
But President Barack Obama's staff apparently still is getting accustomed to the new surroundings, judging from the title on this week's Internet address on the White ...
Wonder Honored at the White House —
The Caucus
So now we know: The powerful elixir that cemented the relationship between Barack and Michelle Obama during their early days of romance was a shared passion for the music of Stevie Wonder.
House GOP Seeks Locke's Position on Census —
News
The Republican ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives sent a letter to former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, President Obama's nominee to be Commerce secretary, and the White House seeking Locke's position on the census in anticipation of his ...
Shocker: Helen Thomas Bags on Bobby Jindal —
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog
Hearst White House columnist Helen Thomas poses a question to U.S. President Barack Obama during his first news conference as president in the East Room of the White House in Washington, February 9, 2009
Maybe Flap will reconsider his opinion about the Louisiana Governor.
Actually, ...
Poll: Obama Broke Through Polarization Across Party Lines —
Crooks and Liars
(Clip from Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research, whose results are similar to Democracy Corps.) I can't tell you how happy I am to see this. It's going to be a lot easier to fix things when the president inspires this kind of support from both Democrats and Republicans: Democracy Corps conducted ...
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