President Obama (Photo: Getty) Though the Obama campaign has repeatedly attacked Mitt Romney for his career at Bain Capital, President Obama still accepted $7,500 in campaign contributions from three Bain executives. His campaign press secretary, Ben LaBolt told The Politicker the president has no intention of giving the money back. “No one aside from Mitt Romney is running for President highlighting their tenure as a corporate buyout specialist as one of job creation, when in fact, his goal was profit maximization,” said Mr. LaBolt. ”The President has support from business leaders across industries who have seen him pull the economy back from the brink of another depression, manufacturing and the auto industry revived, and support his agenda to build an economy that lasts where America ... Continue reading →
Jay Carney at a White House press briefing in March. (Photo: Getty) Yesterday, President Obama and his team had an 18-and-a-half hour day that included stops in Colorado and California for a commencement speech at the Air Force Academy and several fundraisers. Today, the president headed to Iowa and White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was clearly feeling the effects of the grueling schedule. En route to Iowa, Mr. Carney held a brief mid-air press gaggle on board Air Force One. He was less than animated when a reporter asked him for details of tonight’s campaign rally. “I’m sure it will be filled with excitement and energy and enthusiasm,” Mr. Carney said. “But I don’t have anything else.” The reporter teased Mr. Carney about his ... Continue reading →