Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Obama honors Vietnam War veterans
Beginning a yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, President Obama on Saturday called on Americans to thank veterans of that war during this weekend's Memorial Day observances. Published May 26, 2012
Obama camp hits Romney over class size
The Obama campaign blasted presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Friday for his comments on a visit to an inner-city school that smaller class sizes are not a guarantee of a good education. Published May 25, 2012
Obama returns to Iowa to stump
On his second visit in a month to the battleground state of Iowa, President Obama accused congressional Republicans on Thursday of risking a slowdown in the economic recovery. Published May 24, 2012
NATO to turn over security to Afghans in year
NATO leaders reached an agreement Monday to turn over control of Afghanistan's security to its own troops by the middle of 2013, endorsing a plan backed by the Obama administration to phase out the U.S. lead in the unpopular war. Published May 21, 2012
Obama: Bain Capital is the issue in 2012
Seizing on his campaign's new line of attack against Mitt Romney's record as a venture capitalist, President Obama said Monday that private equity firms sometimes harm communities. Published May 21, 2012
Obama: I couldn’t sleep in my own Chicago bed
President Obama praised Chicago police Monday for their handling of several days worth of clashes with anti-government protesters during the city's NATO summit, and asked for sympathy from frustrated Chicagoans because he wasn't able to sleep in his own bed. Published May 21, 2012
NATO finalizes Afghan withdrawal plans
NATO leaders reached an agreement Monday to turn over control of Afghanistan's security to its own troops by the middle of 2013, endorsing a plan backed by the Obama administration to phase out the U.S. lead in the unpopular war. Published May 21, 2012
Obama urges NATO leaders for commitment to Afghanistan timetable
Against the backdrop of waning international support and with a vocal domestic anti-war movement making its presence felt on the streets of his hometown, President Obama on Sunday urged NATO leaders to stick to the timetable for pulling out of Afghanistan. Published May 20, 2012
Small band of Occupy protesters denounces NATO
A group of Occupy protesters barely had enough members to occupy a small corner of Daley Plaza on Saturday as they shouted anti-NATO slogans under the watchful eyes of dozens of police. Published May 19, 2012
Obama seeks to woo military vote from Republicans
Democrats lost the veterans vote by big margins in the last two presidential elections, but Obama campaign officials said Thursday they intend to reverse that trend by arguing that Mitt Romney would cut veterans' benefits. Published May 17, 2012
Obama sidelined as player in summits
As President Obama prepares to play host to a doubleheader of global diplomacy at the Group of Eight and NATO summits this weekend, there are increasing signs that the world is tuning out his message. Published May 16, 2012
As G-8 leaders arrive, new doubts about Obama’s international clout
As President Obama prepares to host the NATO and Group of Eight international summits this weekend, there are increasing signs that the world is brushing him aside. Published May 16, 2012
Obama noncommittal on repeal of DOMA
Although he came out in support of same-sex marriage, President Obama on Monday declined to say whether he would work with congressional Democrats to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. Published May 14, 2012
Obama pushes billion-dollar stimulus plan
Putting pressure on Congress to approve parts of his latest economic stimulus plan, President Obama urged Americans Saturday to push lawmakers to approve his multibillion-dollar "to-do list" for creating jobs. Published May 12, 2012
Obama urges Congress to help homeowners
A day after raising nearly $20 million for his re-election, President Obama visited foreclosure-ridden Nevada Friday and urged Congress to approve legislation that would help more struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. Published May 11, 2012
Obama campaigns for cash at George Clooney’s house
Fresh from announcing his support of same-sex marriage, President Obama headed Thursday night for a Hollywood campaign fundraiser that is expected to rake in nearly $15 million — a record for such an event — at the home of actor George Clooney. Published May 10, 2012
Obama buckles on gay marriage
Facing growing pressure from his liberal base and members of his own administration, President Obama said Wednesday that he now supports same-sex marriage "personally," reversing his long-stated opposition. Published May 9, 2012
Obama’s week: Muddles gay marriage, nearly loses in W.Va. to inmate
Since kicking off his re-election campaign last weekend, President Obama has endured a rapid series of stumbles, including a debate on gay marriage initiated by his vice president and an embarrassingly close primary victory over a prison inmate. Published May 9, 2012
Putin won’t attend G-8 meeting
President Obama will have to wait a little while longer to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin for more "flexibility" on missile-defense talks. Published May 9, 2012
Obama ‘evolves’ to support of gay marriage
Facing growing pressure from his liberal base and members of his own administration, President Obama said Wednesday that he now supports same-sex marriage "personally," reversing his long-held opposition. Published May 9, 2012
