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Silvio Berlusconi
Berlusconi Calls Italy A Sh*tty Country He Plans To Leave
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
Three years ago the United States endured a fake controversy centered on then-candidate Barack Obama, whose then-friend and mentor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright had years earlier boomed "GOD DAMN AMERICA!" during a crowded sermon at his influential Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. The imbroglio dominated campaign coverage for days, and presaged a public rift between the two men, and Obama's memorable Philadelphia speech on race.
Imagine for a moment that Obama, not Wright, had uttered those words, during his presidency, not his campaign, and you'll have a sense for what Italy's dealing with right now.
Here's a report from The Guardian:
Topics: Barack Obama, Jeremiah Wright, Silvio Berlusconi
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TPMDC Morning Roundup
Today: Big Senate Primaries, And A Key House Special Election
Voters are headed to the polls today in Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Kentucky to pick nominees for Senate. There is also a tight special election in PA-12, for the seat formerly held by the late Democratic Rep. John Murtha. The first polls will close at 6 p.m. ET in eastern Kentucky, followed by a 7 p.m. ET closing in western Kentucky. Poll will close at 8 p.m. ET in Pennsylvania, and at 8:30 p.m. ET in Arkansas.
Obama's Day Ahead
President Obama received the presidential daily briefing at 10 a.m.ET, and the economic daily briefing at 10:30 a.m. ET. He will depart the White House at 11:20 a.m. ET, and depart form Andrews Air Force Base at 11:50 a.m. ET, arriving at 12:50 p.m. ET in Youngstown, Ohio. He will tour the facilities of V&M Star at 1:20 p.m. Et, and deliver remarks at 1:45 p.m. ET on jobs and the economy. He will depart from Youngstown at 3:20 p.m. ET, arriving at 4:25 p.m. ET at Andrews Air Force Base, and back at the White House at 4:55 p.m. ET. He will meet at 5:15 p.m. ET with Jewish Democratic members of Congress.
Topics: 2010 elections, Barack Obama, CT-SEN, Elena Kagan, Jeremiah Wright, Joe Biden, Joe Lieberman, Lindsey Graham, Roundup, Supreme Court vacancy
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TPMDC Morning Roundup
Obama And Hu Vow Cooperation, But Produce Few Deals
At their press appearance today, President Obama and Chinese President Hut Jintao promised greater cooperation between the two countries on issues such as climate change and nuclear disarmament. During their appearance, however, Hu pointedly called on Obama to reject protectionism -- the U.S. recently imposed tariffs on Chinese-made tires and steel pipes -- and Obama called on China to relax controls that keep their currency artificially weak on the world market.
Obama's Day In China
President Obama participated in a welcome ceremony in Beijing at 9:45 a.m. local time (8:45 p.m. ET last night). He held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao at 10 a.m., and an expanded meeting at 10:45 a.m. They made joint press statements at 12:15 p.m. Obama toured the Forbidden City at 1:20 p.m. He met with U.S. Embassy employees and their families at 2:55 p.m. He held a bilateral meeting with Chairman Wu Bangguo at 5:55 p.m., and attended a state dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Topics: Barack Obama, Blanche Lincoln, China, Jeremiah Wright, Joe Biden, John McCain, Mark Pryor, Roundup, Sarah Palin
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