Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
White House insists Obama still ‘relevant’
President Obama may have hit the low point of his presidency Thursday -- at least to date -- when his spokesman declared that Mr. Obama is still relevant. Published October 23, 2014
White House calls Canadian attack a ‘lone wolf’ terrorist event
The White House Thursday characterized the shootings at the Canadian Parliament as a "lone wolf" terrorist attack. Published October 23, 2014
Obama makes pitch for Senate candidate Michelle Nunn in Georgia
In a rare pitch for an individual Senate candidate, President Obama told Georgia voters Thursday that Democrats will hold the Senate if Michelle Nunn wins her campaign against Republican David Perdue. Published October 23, 2014
Obama: Terrorism may be cause of Canadian attacks
President Obama suggested Wednesday that a series of shootings in Canada may have been acts of terrorism and said he has directed U.S. authorities to work closely with the Canadian government, in part to protect the long border between the two countries. Published October 22, 2014
White House denies covert plan to issue millions of green cards
President Obama's spokesman laughed off as "crazy" Wednesday reports that the Homeland Security Department is preparing for an increase in the number of immigrants living illegally in the country by ordering enough paper to print as many as 5 million "green" cards annually. Published October 22, 2014
White House cites ‘chemistry’ for closing fundraisers to media
Fans of the cable show "Breaking Bad" might enjoy the White House's chemistry-class explanation Wednesday for why it bars reporters from covering President Obama's question-and-answer sessions with wealthy Democratic campaign donors. Published October 22, 2014
White House can’t say whether Ottawa shootings are terrorist acts
The White House said Wednesday it was too early to characterize a shooting at the Canadian parliament as terrorism, and said the Obama administration has offered assistance to Canadian authorities. Published October 22, 2014
Obama praises late Post editor Benjamin Bradlee
President Obama praised the late Washington Post editor Benjamin Bradlee Tuesday night as a "true newspaperman." Published October 21, 2014
Unpopular Obama sidelined during midterms
The White House Tuesday defended President Obama's increasingly invisible campaign work for congressional Democrats in the midterm elections and suggested that candidates who are shunning him will be to blame if Democrats lose control of the Senate. Published October 21, 2014
White House blames ‘malfunction’ for Obama’s deleted comment about unpaid bills
President Obama's spokesman blamed a "malfunction" of a recording device Tuesday for a gap in a transcript of the president's remarks at a fundraiser that omitted his comment about failing to pay some bills. Published October 21, 2014
North Korea releases American tourist
The White House confirmed Tuesday that North Korea has released American Jeffrey Fowle, who had been detained by the regime since last spring. Published October 21, 2014
Pa. Supreme Court suspends justice over porn emails
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has suspended one of its justices, Democrat Seamus McCaffery, over the revelation that he received and sent pornographic emails to friends. Published October 21, 2014
Obama votes early in Chicago as Democratic candidates keep distance
With crucial elections two weeks away and an Ebola crisis to manage, President Obama worked from home Monday — his home in Chicago — while much of his party continues to shun him. Published October 20, 2014
White House refutes report on bypassing Congress on Iran sanctions
The White House Monday called "preposterous" a report that the Obama administration will not seek congressional approval to suspend sanctions against Iran if a deal on the Islamic republic's nuclear program can be reached. Published October 20, 2014
Obama casts ballot in Chicago, urges ‘everyone’ to vote early
President Obama cast his ballot Monday in Chicago, taking advantage of early voting in Illinois in a photo-op effort to boost Democratic turnout in key states. Published October 20, 2014
Obama: No rush to end affirmative action
In a new interview, President Obama said courts should allow affirmative action for the foreseeable future, but he believes he can do more for the cause of racial justice with policies to help black students obtain high school diplomas. Published October 20, 2014
Pa. Gov. Corbett closes gap on Democratic challenger: poll
A new poll shows Republican Gov. Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania closing the gap against Democratic Tom Wolf, trailing the challenger by 7 percentage points. Published October 20, 2014
Pennsylvania lawmaker who fired on mugger has admirers, critics
The Pennsylvania state representative who fended off a mugging by pulling out his own gun is drawing mixed reactions, with some people praising him as a folk hero and others demanding to know why he didn't dial 9-1-1 instead. Published October 19, 2014
Obama’s Ebola response worries public, Democrats facing midterm elections
With pivotal midterm elections less than three weeks away, the Ebola scare in the U.S. and the federal government's chaotic response are hitting at the worst possible moment for President Obama and congressional Democrats. Published October 16, 2014
Corbett campaign says opponent ‘giddy’ over Michelle Obama in Pa.
The campaign of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett sent an email to supporters Thursday criticizing Democratic opponent Tom Wolf for being lovestruck by first lady Michelle Obama. Published October 16, 2014
