Geithner tax and housekeeper problems jolt Obama - Yahoo! News
AP – In this Nov. 24, 2008 file photo, Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner listens as President-elect … WASHINGTON – At the end of a nearly seamless transition, Pr

Obama pitches economic plan in Ohio
by John McCormick BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio - Campaigning for the top priority of his upcoming presidency, Barack Obama on Friday pitched his plan for more than $800 billion in new spending and tax cuts as he stood under the roof of a clean energy manufacturer. Obama's stop at Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co. came on the day before he starts a weekend full of activities in advance of his inauguration as the 44th president on Tuesday. "The way I see it, the first job of my administration is...

Beyonc?? to Belt for Obama's First Dance
Superstar Beyonc?? Knowles has been tapped to sing a song for Michelle and Barack Obama's first dance on the night of the inauguration. The two-time Grammy nominee will take the stage at the official Neighborhood Ball in Washington D.C., along with her husband Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Sting, Faith Hill, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder and Maroon 5. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has remained tight-lipped about the melody that was chosen as the first dance for the 44th President and

Ohio Poll Released by University of Cincinnati Institute Ohio Newspaper Poll: Barack Obama 46%, John McCain 48%
Ohio Poll: John McCain 48%, Barack Obama 46%.

Iowa Poll Released by Survey USA: Barack Obama 54%, John McCain 41%
Iowa Poll: John McCain 41%, Barack Obama 54%.

McSame Checks His Ignorant Supporters, Lady Calls Obama an Arab
Posted by Bossip Staff SMH at the old lady’s wig. Not only does she need to stop watching Faux and pick up a book, she needs to use that SSI check and hook her wig up.

North Carolina Poll Released by WSOC TV: Barack Obama 46%, John McCain 48%
North Carolina Poll: John McCain 48%, Barack Obama 46%.

Alabama Poll Released by Survey USA: Barack Obama 35%, John McCain 62%
Alabama Poll: John McCain 62%, Barack Obama 35%.

Barack Obama: 'Magnitude humbling'
by Mark Silva "The magnitude of it is humbling,'' President-elect Barack Obama says of his inauguration coming Tuesday. "I'm sure I'll have trouble sleeping the night before.'' This is what Obama told CBS News anchor Katie Couric in an interview at the National Building Museum that will be aired on Tuesday at 9 pm EST as part of a CBS News prime-time special: "Change and Challenge: The Inauguration fo Barack Obama.'' There "has been so much work on the front end that I feel Jan. 21 is...

Obama Will End Irony, Funny Jokes
Back before the Republican party expelled all of its passable writers, conservatives liked Kathleen Parker. Now she has come over to the Dark Side and been expelled from the National Review, forever, so she wanders the wilderness in rags and swaddling cloths, lamenting the loss of her soul and shaking her chains like Jacob Marley. Today she has a little column in the liberal Washington Post about how Barack Obama is going to force the nation, at gunpoint, into being very earnest. It is fairl

Barack Obama Will Fill You With Hope
The perfect gift for your friend whose perhaps had one too many sips of the Kool-Aid, the Barack Obama dildo (yes, you read that right) is seven and a half inches tall and two inches wide and comes in blue. Obviously unsettling, if only because those ears stick out, out know? Jan 16, 2009 · posted by Japhy Grant · Link · 7 Responses Tagged: Barack Obama , Sex Toys , weird

Tracking Obama's promises
by Frank James How will we be able to track how many of his promises are kept by President-elect Barack Obama? PolitiFact.com and the St. Petersburg Times think they have an answer. They've produced a tracker for around 500 of Obama's promises. They call it the Obamameter. Since he hasn't even been sworn in yet, there obviously hasn't been the opportunity to fulfill many of his promises. But he has made good on two according to the Obamameter. He has a Republican in his cabinet,...

Access Exclusive: Mariah Carey To Sing 'Hero' For Obama
-- Mariah Carey thinks President-elect Barack Obama is a hero - and she's going to tell him so in song, the singer told Access Hollywood on Friday. Access caught up with Mariah at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, as she supports husband Nick Cannon and his film "The Killing Room," but soon she'll be winging her way to Washington, D.C., to perform "Hero" at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball after Obama is sworn in on Tuesday. VIEW THE PHOTOS: See Mariah Carey in St. Ba

Jermaine Dupri Asked About Janet Jackson Pregnancy & Obama
Hollywood.tv caught up with Jermaine Dupri checking out a classic Firebird, asking the rapper/producer if he was excited about girlfriend Janet Jackson being pregnant, even though he's already denied it. Dupri didn't take the bait, but when asked if he was excited about the Barack Obama inauguration next week, JD said yes. Watch footage below.

Quincy Jones Lobbies Obama for Secretary of Culture Post
Quincy Jones’ decade-long effort to establish a Secretary of Culture post representing arts and the humanities in the Cabinet might be one step closer to reality next week when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office. According to reports, 76,000 people have signed an online petition started by two musicians who were inspired by the legendary producer. In a recent radio interview, Jones said that he would implore Obama to create the post: “The next conversation I have wit

Schieffer set to moderate last McCain-Obama debate
The debate season that has chewed up its moderators comes to a close Wednesday when John McCain and Barack Obama meet for the third time, with CBS News' Bob Schieffer directing the discussion. The veteran "Face the Nation" host won't telegraph what he will ask. But he said he will be seeking more details about their potential presidencies than have been evident so far. "By now we've all heard their talking points," he said. "We've heard the general outlines of what they are talking about. The time has come

Oprah Rallies Women For Obama Downtown
Sarah Palin may be the only woman on a presidential ticket this year, but that doesn't mean women ought to vote for her, her Democratic opponent Joe Biden told 1,000 women at a national conference/ fundraiser for Barack Obama. "Being a woman is not the same as being THERE for women -- they are...Full Article @ huffington post Comment Share Email Post Your Comment

Beyonce To Serenade Barack And Michelle Obama
Anyway, she could care less what we think about her. She's gotten the honor of singing the song that Barack and Michelle Obama will have their first dance to on Inauguration Night - "At Last," by Etta James . Why not have Etta sing it. She's alive, isn't she?

Day-By-Day: The Obama Inauguration Music Guide
The official Presidential Inauguration kick-off event featuring Bono and Bruce Springsteen on Jan. 18 is one of dozens of Washington D.C. bashes celebrating President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 swearing-in.   Aretha Franklin, the Dead, Beyonce, Death Cab For Cute and the Beastie Boys are among the diverse lineup of artists performing at the 10 official inaugural balls and a slew of other unofficial galas and concerts.   Below is an extensive schedule of inaugural events featuring music. All

McCain campaigns for Obama at McCain event?
At this late stage in the election, Republican nominee for President John McCain would undoubtedly prefer not to promote rival Barack Obama at one of his own campaign rallies. That’s what he had to do yesterday. More than once. State of the campaign There’s plenty of criticism that McCain brought this on himself because of his campaign’s tenor over the last two weeks. Then there are others who believe that questions about Obama’s past dealings with questionable characters are l

Schieffer set to moderate last McCain-Obama debate
The debate season that has chewed up its moderators comes to a close Wednesday when John McCain and Barack Obama meet for the third time, with CBS News' Bob Schieffer directing the discussion. The veteran "Face the Nation" host won't telegraph what he will ask. But he said he will be seeking more details about their potential presidencies than have been evident so far. "By now we've all heard their talking points," he said. "We've heard the general outlines of what they are talking about. The time has come

Beyonce Scores Big Obama Inaugural Gig
Beyonce will sing Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night. Huge score! Unfortunately, the song she'll be singing has not been announced. A Presidential Inaugural Committee spokeswoman said, "It is our hope that we can keep the song secret until the moment." Beyonce is part of the star-studded cast of the official Neighborhood Ball that will [...]

WILL SMITH TALKS POSSIBLE OBAMA ROLE: Actor says nothing is in the works, but he's ready 'to do my duty as an American.'
*During the presidential campaign, Barack Obama famously stated that he would prefer Will Smith to play him on the big screen should a movie ever be made about his life.              Speaking at the premiere of his new film "Seven Pounds" at the Empire, Leicester Square, in London, Smith said he's ready and willing to suit up as the president at a moment's notice.             "If I am ord

Beyonce to sing for Obamas' first dance
Beyonce will sing for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night - and she's chosen a fitting tune to welcome the first black President into office. While the Presidential Inaugural Committee had hoped to keep the song under wraps, the singer

Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan
AP - After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. The bill’s total cost could reach $150 billion, these officials said. The officials stressed that no final decisions have been made. They spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they did not want to pre-empt a formal announcement. H