Obama's "Just Plain Folks"
January 13, Obama said, "So much has happened and yet the government we have today is largely the government we had back then. And we deserve better. Go talk to the skilled professionals in government serving their country. And by the way, you won't
January 13, Obama said, "So much has happened and yet the government we have today is largely the government we had back then. And we deserve better. Go talk to the skilled professionals in government serving their country. And by the way, you won't meet harder working folks than some of the folks in these federal agencies.”
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I mean there are times where there are bad folks somewhere on the other side of the world, and you’ve got to make a call, and it’s not optimal.
I mean there are times where there are bad folks somewhere on the other side of the world, and you’ve got to make a call, and it’s not optimal.
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On Oct. 18 in Manchester, N.H., Obama derided Romney as a pitchman for “folks at the top.”
On Oct. 18 in Manchester, N.H., Obama derided Romney as a pitchman for “folks at the top.”
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Oct. 16 debate at Hofstra University on Long Island discussing the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi: "And number three, we are going to find out who did this, and we're going to hunt them down, because one of the things that I've said through
Oct. 16 debate at Hofstra University on Long Island discussing the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi: "And number three, we are going to find out who did this, and we're going to hunt them down, because one of the things that I've said throughout my presidency is when folks mess with Americans, we go after them."
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Oct. 16 at debate at Hofstra University on Long island discussing the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans -- "And I am ultimately responsible for what's taking place there b
Oct. 16 at debate at Hofstra University on Long island discussing the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans -- "And I am ultimately responsible for what's taking place there because these are my folks, and I'm the one who has to greet those coffins..."
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August 21 – in discussing those who doubt his Christianity, “I have a job to do as president, and that does not involve convincing folks that my faith in Jesus is legitimate and real.”
August 21 – in discussing those who doubt his Christianity, “I have a job to do as president, and that does not involve convincing folks that my faith in Jesus is legitimate and real.”
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Feb. 28 – Without mentioning Romney’s name, Obama criticized him in a speech at a United Auto Workers Convention: He berated “these folks who said if we went forward with our plan to rescue Detroit ‘You can kiss the American automotive industry goodb
Feb. 28 – Without mentioning Romney’s name, Obama criticized him in a speech at a United Auto Workers Convention: He berated “these folks who said if we went forward with our plan to rescue Detroit ‘You can kiss the American automotive industry goodbye.'”
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August 20 – Obama says he isn’t taking two groups of military veterans currently running anti-Obama ads too seriously. “I don’t take these folks too seriously,” he said, including one group that questions his citizenship.
August 20 – Obama says he isn’t taking two groups of military veterans currently running anti-Obama ads too seriously. “I don’t take these folks too seriously,” he said, including one group that questions his citizenship.
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Oct. 20 , 2012 -- The President gave his seal of approval to America's other First Family during a radio interview with Cleveland's Z107.9, and said that his famous loyal friends and supporters are "down-to-Earth folks" and all-around "good people."<
Oct. 20 , 2012 -- The President gave his seal of approval to America's other First Family during a radio interview with Cleveland's Z107.9, and said that his famous loyal friends and supporters are "down-to-Earth folks" and all-around "good people."
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March 16 – In response to criticism of his foreign policy by Newt Gingrich and other GOP presidential candidates, Obama said “And, you know, when I see some of these folks who have a lot of bluster and a lot of big talk — but when you actually ask t
March 16 – In response to criticism of his foreign policy by Newt Gingrich and other GOP presidential candidates, Obama said “And, you know, when I see some of these folks who have a lot of bluster and a lot of big talk — but when you actually ask them specifically what they would do, it turns out they repeat the things that we’ve been doing over the last three years."
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October 2011, Obama said, "I would love nothing more than to see Congress act so aggressively that I can't campaign against them as a do-nothing Congress.” He continued, people "are very skeptical about Congress's ability to act right now....They do
October 2011, Obama said, "I would love nothing more than to see Congress act so aggressively that I can't campaign against them as a do-nothing Congress.” He continued, people "are very skeptical about Congress's ability to act right now....They don't get a sense that folks in this town are looking out for their interests."
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August 3 – In a speech on tax policy, Obama said, “So, at a time when too many working families are already struggling to make ends meet, they want to give millionaires and billionaires and folks like me tax cuts that we don’t need and that the count
August 3 – In a speech on tax policy, Obama said, “So, at a time when too many working families are already struggling to make ends meet, they want to give millionaires and billionaires and folks like me tax cuts that we don’t need and that the country can’t afford, even if middle-class families have to pick up the tab for it. Those are their priorities."
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When Obama discusses illegal immigration, the word "folks" inevitably pops up. He says we should deport "folks who are criminals, gang bangers, people who are hurting the community" and not deport "folks who are here just because they're trying to f
When Obama discusses illegal immigration, the word "folks" inevitably pops up. He says we should deport "folks who are criminals, gang bangers, people who are hurting the community" and not deport "folks who are here just because they're trying to figure out how to feed their families."
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