Protests on the right... 2
SEATTLE -- Supporters of Lyndon Larouche protested against President Obama during his visit Tuesday.
Spin Control archive for Aug. 17, 2010
TUESDAY, AUG. 17, 2010
Protests on the left...
SEATTLE -- Some demonstrators outside the Westin Hotel thought Obama hadn't done enough to help immigrants, the environment or gay rights.
On the Obama menu
President Obama considers his lunch choices Tuesday at the Grand Central Bakery in Pioneer Square.SEATTLE -- President Barack Obama arrived in Pioneer Square hungry ... and not just for some political talk and economic discussions.He was looking for lunch. Fortunately, the first stop was at…
Obama lauds Murray, takes shot at Rossi
President Obama and Sen. Patty Murray talk with small business owners Tuesday morning at a Pioneer Square cafe. SEATTLE – President Barack Obama accused Republicans of driving the economy “into the ditch” then asking for the keys back now that Democrats have pulled it out…
Last minute election details and tidbits 1
Spokane County Elections Manager Mike McLaughlin said he expects to post election results around 8:15 p.m. and doesn't expect further counting until Wednesday.Check spokesman.com for election updates. We'll get them posted as soon as we get them.One-third of ballots have been returnedThe county received more…
Obama: Pass jobs bill
SEATTLE -- President Obama called for Senate Republicans to stop "playing politics" and pass a jobs bill when they return to work in September that would cut taxes and waive fees for small businesses.After meeting with three Western Washington business owners who have managed to…
Obama talking job growth at bakery
SEATTLE -- After ordering a sandwich because "I'm on East Coast time" President Barack Obama sat down with three Western Washington business owners, Sen. Patty Murray and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke late this morning at a bakery on Pioneer Square.Obama arrived with a gaggle of…
Crowds gathering for Obama visit
SEATTLE -- City police have blocked off one corner at First and Main while awaiting the arrival of President Barack Obama at the Grand Central Bakery.Crowds are gathering across the street, cell phones and cameras in hand, waiting for Obama, who is due to arrive…
Obama in Pioneer Square, downtown Seattle today
SEATTLE -- President Barack Obama will make a stop today in Pioneer Square to talk about adding jobs in the tough economy, then head up the hill to the Westin Hotel to talk about not subtracting Patty Murray from the state's congressional delegation.Obama has a…
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