Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama, Putin tiptoe on ‘Syrian affair’
In their first meeting following renewed tensions between the U.S. and Russia, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin called Monday for an end to the violence in Syria and said there's still time for diplomacy to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Published June 18, 2012
Mexican leader thanks Obama for immigration order
Mexican President Felipe Calderon thanked President Obama in person Monday for his decision to stop deporting young-adult illegal immigrants. Published June 18, 2012
Obama, Putin seek ‘cessation’ of Syria violence
In their first meeting following renewed tensions between the U.S. and Russia, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin called Monday for an end to the violence in Syria and said there's still time for diplomacy to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Published June 18, 2012
Obama’s G-20 role limited in grappling with eurozone crisis
Few events make President Obama look less powerful lately than a gathering of European leaders. Published June 14, 2012
Obama aims to shore up Jewish support
President Obama awarded the nation's highest civilian medal Wednesday night to Israeli President Shimon Peres as frustration mounts in Israel over the administration's handling of Iran and as signs emerge of a possible backlash among Jewish voters in the U.S. Published June 13, 2012
Taking a look back on a bad week for Obama
When President Obama looks back on the past week, perhaps he'll remember fondly the pies that first lady Michelle Obama purchased for him at a bakery in Virginia – because the rest of his week was a political nightmare. Published June 8, 2012
GOP slams Obama’s rosy remarks on economy
President Obama's comments Friday that the "private sector's doing fine" attracted sharp and immediate counterfire from GOP nominee Mitt Romney and fellow Republicans, who said the remarks showed the president was badly out of touch on the plight of the economy. Published June 8, 2012
Obama rejects White House leaking charge
President Obama reacted indignantly Friday to accusations that his aides may have leaked classified details of successful anti-terrorism operations to bolster his national security credentials for the fall reelection campaign. Published June 8, 2012
GOP faults Obama in impasse on student loans
The White House has been mum on new Republican offers to break an impasse on student loans, and President Obama's schedule on Thursday offered a reason for the stall: It gave Mr. Obama another chance to flog the issue on a college campus in the midst of a multimillion-dollar campaign-fundraising trip. Published June 7, 2012
Gay support pays big dividends for Obama camp
Cashing in on his support of same-sex marriage, President Obama flew to California Wednesday for a fundraiser with gay supporters, one of five events expected to pull in at least $5.3 million. Published June 6, 2012
Clinton stumps for Obama, then bucks him on tax policy
Undercutting one of President Obama's core economic arguments less than 24 hours after campaigning for him, former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that Congress should extend the George W. Bush-era tax cuts, even for the wealthy, because the economy threatens to tumble back into recession. Published June 5, 2012
McConnell hits Obama on student loan debate
With the deadline looming on a rate hike for federal student loans, the Senate's top Republican accused the White House Tuesday of dragging its feet and using students as political pawns. Published June 5, 2012
U.S. sees ‘degradation’ of al Qaeda organization
A U.S. drone strike has killed a top al Qaeda operative, and the White House said Tuesday that the terrorist group was left with "no clear successor." Published June 5, 2012
White House: Al Qaeda No. 2 killed
A U.S. drone strike has killed one of the most senior al Qaeda operatives, and the White House said Tuesday the terrorist group was left with "no clear successor." Published June 5, 2012
Clinton stands up for Obama over handling of the economy
Former President Bill Clinton defended President Obama's handling of the economy late Monday night, saying he's made progress in spite of "vicious" Republican opposition. Published June 4, 2012
Dr. Obama diagnoses GOP ‘fever’
At a fundraiser Friday, President Obama said he's hopeful that Republicans will snap out of their "fever" and cooperate with him after he wins re-election in November. Published June 1, 2012
Obama Minn. trip to test gay marriage’s political clout
When President Obama travels to Minnesota Friday, he'll be campaigning in another key state where his recent conversion to support of gay marriage could carry political risk. Published May 31, 2012
Picture this: Obama to host Bush, the man he scorns
When President Obama hosts former President George W. Bush at the White House on Thursday to unveil his predecessor's official portrait, he'll pay tribute to the man he has blamed lately for everything short of an outbreak of the flesh-eating virus. Published May 30, 2012
Awkward: Obama to host Bush, the man he blames for it all
When President Obama hosts former President George W. Bush at the White House on Thursday to unveil his predecessor's official portrait, he'll pay tribute to the man whom he has blamed lately for everything short of an outbreak of the flesh-eating virus. Published May 30, 2012
Obama ducks calls to release his collegiate transcripts
When President Obama gave the commencement address last week at the Air Force Academy, he congratulated the cadets for excelling at one of the most demanding schools in the country. But decades after Mr. Obama completed his own college course work, his academic performance is still a mystery. Published May 28, 2012
