February 16th, 2012
12:58 PM ET
Michelle surprises White House tourists Tourists at the White House had a surprise on Thursday. First Lady Michelle Obama made an unexpected visit to the Blue Room to greet visitors as they toured the main floor of the White House. The first lady tweeted that she and "@WhiteHouse’s biggest celebrity (our dog Bo)" would be surprising folks on the tour. She shook hands and gave hugs to visitors for one hour and 15 minutes. Most of the guests had obtained tickets through their member of Congress. Mrs. Obama greeted one boy who was celebrating his 12th birthday. She also greeted a group from Tennessee. "We didn't expect to see you," one woman said. "It's a surprise. I don't do this all the time. But every now and then I like to come down and say hello," the first lady said. "This is the rare tour. It's rare that we hang out at the tour. " No cameras were allowed- by either the tourists or the media- but the event was streamed live on whitehouse.gov. Mrs. Obama has made similar surprise visits in the past. 
February 16th, 2012
08:34 AM ET
Morning BriefingThe 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers: President Obama, speaking at L.A. fundraiser, points to positive changes [Los Angeles Times] A Juggling Act in the Land of Big Wallets [New York Times] The Obama Campaign's Minority Blueprint [National Journal] CNN Poll: Obama approval rating back to 50% mark [CNN.com] Obama, GOP candidates more hopeful about factory jobs [Washington Post] Panel Completes Last Details of Payroll Tax Cut Extension [New York Times] 
February 16th, 2012
08:04 AM ET
POTUS's schedule for Thursday, February 16, 2012It's all about fundraising today for President Obama as he attends four fundraisers on the second day of his three-day tour. He wakes up in Los Angeles after two fundraisers last night. He has one event at a private residence in Corona del Mar, CA and then he heads to San Fransisco. He has three different fundraisers in San Fransisco on Thursday, but only one will be on camera. The first one is at the San Fransisco Intercontinental Hotel and is closed. He then holds a fundraiser at a private home in San Fran and then ends the day of collecting money with an event at No Hill Masonic Center which will be on camera. For the full schedule, released by the White House, click below. FULL POST |
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