Montgomery County For Obama

12/28/2016

"The reason why I said yes was because I am tired of being afraid,” Michelle Obama told a crowd in Council Bluffs, Iowa, during the State Fair, in August of 2007, explaining why she had signed on to a long-shot campaign to elect her husband, Barack Obama, President of the United States.'

The tenure of a First Lady who leaves the White House as one of the most popular political figures in recent memory.

12/20/2016

“We’re so afraid of each other. . . Color, wealth, these things that don’t really matter still play too much of a role in how we see one another. And it’s sad, because the thing that least defines us is the color of our skin. It’s the size of our bank account. None of that matters.” - Michelle Obama

“What do you give your kids if you can’t give them hope?” said the outgoing first lady.

12/10/2016

“I’ve put forth a number of ideas for how to improve the Affordable Care Act. Now Republicans in Congress want to repeal the whole thing and start from scratch—but trying to undo some of it could undo all of it. All those consumer protections—whether you get your health insurance from Obamacare, or Medicare, or Medicaid, or on the job—could go right out the window. So any partisan talk you hear about repealing or replacing it should be judged by whether they keep all those improvements that benefit you and your family right now.
One new study shows that if Congress repeals Obamacare as they’ve proposed, nearly 30 million Americans would lose their coverage. Four in five of them would come from working families. More than nine million Americans who would receive tax credits to keep insurance affordable would no longer receive that help. That is unacceptable.
We can work together to make the system even better—and one of the best ways to do that is make sure that you’re in it.” —President Obama. Sign up on HealthCare.gov by this Thursday, for health insurance starting January 1st.

12/10/2016

President-Elect Barack Obama's Election Night Victory Speech. November 4, 2008

President-Elect Barack Obama Victory Speech (Full Video)

07/09/2016

https://www.dpcc.senate.gov/?p=blog&id=462

Under President Obama's leadership, the economy has added private sector jobs for 75 straight months. During this span, 14.5 million private sector jobs have been created.

07/02/2016

America is strongest when we work together.

07/02/2016

“When there are emergencies, when there are public health emergencies, when we know that we have the chance to prevent serious tragedies in the lives of families and protect the health and safety of our populations, and particularly our children, then...politics need to be set aside. So Congress should not leave, should not adjourn until they have this done.” —President Obama speaking to the press after meeting with health officials on Zika preparedness. Learn more about Zika and what we can do to stop its spread: go.wh.gov/Zika

07/01/2016

"What I would say is that the Black Lives Matter movement has been hugely important in getting all of America to — to see the challenges in the criminal justice system differently," Obama said. "And I could not be prouder of the activism that has been involved. And it's making a difference."

President Obama answers critics among people of color who say that, despite their overwhelming support at the ballot box, he hasn't done enough to deliver results for their communities.

06/22/2016

Thanks Mr. President!

The slowdown in health spending growth is adding up.

06/06/2016

Seven years ago today, while honoring the heroes of D-Day, I met a young Army Ranger, Cory Remsburg. Eight months later, I walked into a hospital room at Bethesda to visit a grievously wounded soldier. It was Cory, and he had been nearly killed by a massive roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Over the years, I've met up with Cory as he's worked hard to recover, and I've shared his incredible story with you.
Now, seven years after we first met, Cory recently visited me in the Oval Office - and for the first time since the explosion, Cory is walking short distances unassisted. He was determined to walk into the Oval Office on his own.
Take a look at Cory's visit, and you'll see why, of all the people I've met as President, no one has inspired me more than Cory. He never quits. He never gives up. And he's always pushing the limits, reminding us of our solemn obligation to all our veterans and wounded warriors who've risked their lives for us all.

06/03/2016

MUST SEE.

06/03/2016

President Obama just granted clemency to 42 men and women serving years in prison under outdated and unduly harsh sentencing laws. He's now commuted the sentences of more people than the last seven presidents combined—348 men and women who have earned a second chance. go.wh.gov/clemency