Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Ethiopia.
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“In 18 months, I’m turning over the keys”, he said.
Obama beat McCain in the 2008 presidential election.
Obama is lobbying hard for the Iran deal, which is seen by aides as a signature achievement of his presidency.
Obama, in Africa, suggested the tough rhetoric was a ploy by Huckabee to “get attention” or to push Trump out of the headlines. I read the whole deal.
“He’s okay with these words?” said Cuomo.
A Republican senator has compared Secretary of State John Kerry – a prime negotiator of the Iran deal – to Pontius Pilate, Obama pointed out, while he has been likened to a state sponsor of terrorism.
Obama also implied he regarded several of those candidates who have been most outspoken in their attacks as not fit to lead the Republican party, let alone take over from him in the White House. “We need to make the transition and we can do it and save money at the same time and create millions of new jobs and businesses that will be to the benefit of our country, so stay tuned”, Clinton said, chuckling.
It “distracts from the kind of conversation the American public deserves”, Salberg said, adding that the “details” of the agreement must be understood by the public during this “crucial” 60-day congressional review period.
He also criticized Donald Trump for questioning Sen. John McCain, who was captured and tortured in Vietnam, was “not a war hero”.
‘Presidential debates deserve better, ‘ he said.
Former New York Gov. George Pataki, who is also running on the Republican side, tweeted: “Agree with @Potus that @GovMikeHuckabee remarks are ‘sad, ‘ unfortunately, it comes from the most divisive President in history #OneAmerica”.
Still, the former Arkansas governor is not backing down and released a statement responding to Obama’s criticism.
Although Obama reserved his toughest rebuke for Republicans, he said both parties needed to approach the campaign with decorum.
For years, Trump has been a sought-after surrogate and fundraiser for GOP candidates.
The Republican contest has grown increasingly bitter in recent days as the 16 candidates vying for the party’s nomination struggle to get their message across. Lindsey Graham called him a jackass – the businessman’s standing with voters does not appear to have been significantly damaged.
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“Republicans have fallen over themselves to speak out against Donald Trump’s outrageous rhetoric on immigration and veterans. That plea should apply to presidential candidates as well”.
