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- President Obama speaks at a campaign event in Denver, Colorado. He talks about the previous night's debate with Republican challenger Mitt Romney accusing Romney of more flip-flops in his rhetoric. Obama restates his plans for the next four years while he criticizes the Romney-Ryan plan. He recounts the accomplishments of his first term and promises to maintain a strong military and care for returning veterans.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama pokes fun at himself, his Republican rivals, and the press corp during the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. Obama says Mitt Romney would probably consider the dinner's location, the Washington Hilton, a "fixer upper." White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is heard at the beginning calling for Obama's microphone to be turned off while the President is off-stage, all as part of a joke playing off a recent instance where the President unwittingly made comments in front of a live mic.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a campaign speech at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV. Obama focuses on the importance of education saying all the new jobs will require higher education. He explains the link between education and personal and community prosperity. Obama suggests Mitt Romney will repeal funding for higher education, dropping affordable loans and grants and says the "doors of opportunity should be open to everyone, not only the rich".
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential Campaign. Former President Bill Clinton joins President Obama at a campaign event held in Bristow, Virginia. Clinton, his voice hoarse from campaign events, says "I have given my voice in the service of my president." He praises Obama and explains he is supporting Obama "because his plans for the future are better." Obama makes remarks about Governor Romney and change, Hurricane Sandy, and the middle class needing a champion who will fight for them.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Obama speaks at a campaign event held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Obama talks about the presious night's presidential debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, calling Romney's economic plan a "sketchy deal" and a "one point plan." Obama criticizes the Republican platform then talks about the accomplishments of his administration and the improvement in the economy. He tells listeners they "can turn the clock back or continue to move forward."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to reporters and answers questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Topics addressed include: the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. Obama says his offer to meet with Mitt Romney stands. He criticizes Republican Senators for their attack on UN Ambassador Susan Rice calling their comments "outrageous."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the 103rd Annual Convention of the NAACP held in Houston TX. He outlines the differences between the policies of President Obama and Mitt Romney on health care, voting rights and education. Biden declares the election is a fight for the heart and soul of America and that the Republicans have a fundamentally different view. He reminds listeners that the NAACP was formed to achieve voting rights and says he is shocked to be fighting these battles again. Biden is introduced by Roslyn Brock, Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama campaigns in Las Vegas, Nevada. He speaks about a number of issues and talks about the upcoming presidential debates with Mitt Romney. Obama criticizes Romney-Ryan policies and challenges Romney's statement that 47% of the country's population is dependent on the government. He emphasizes his own policies on energy, education and creating opportunity. Significant echo from the public address system is heard through most of the recording.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to reporters and answers questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics include, Medicare costs, Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. Obama references Republican Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," saying the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a campaign speech at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV. Obama focuses on the importance of education saying all the new jobs will require higher education. He explains the link between education and personal and community prosperity. Obama suggests Mitt Romney will repeal funding for higher education, dropping affordable loans and grants and says the "doors of opportunity should be open to everyone, not only the rich".
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection