Pres. Barack Obama’s State of the Union Speech 1/24/2012

Below is a transcript of the speech and video. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought – and several thousand gave their lives. We gather tonight knowing... Read More

New Yorker: Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Nominee

Below you will find both video and transcript from yesterday’s press conference.  Barack Obama introduced Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Nominee. Below is the transcript from yesterday’s press conference where President Barack Obama introduced Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Nominee: THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Everybody, please have a seat. Good morning, everybody.  Of... Read More

President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech

Below is video and text of President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – Following is the full text of President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech: It is my distinct honor to present the Chief Justice of the United States, the honorable John G. Roberts Jr. who will administer the presidential oath of office. Everyone,... Read More

Obama/ McCain Presidential Debate #3: 10-15-08

Below you will find video and transcript of the final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. (Commission On Presidential Debates) The following is a transcript of the third and final presidential debate between Republican Sen. John McCain, Ariz., and Democrat Sen. Barack Obama, Ill., on Oct. 15, 2008 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. The moderator of the debate was Bob Schieffer, CBS News chief Washington correspondent... Read More

Obama/ McCain Presidential Debate: 9-26-08

note: I re-up’d the video because the previous one was annoying the hell out of me with the autoplay. Here is the video and transcript of the Presidential debate between McCain and Obama… LEHRER: Gentlemen, at this very moment tonight, where do you stand on the financial recovery plan? First response to you, Senator Obama. You have two minutes. OBAMA: Well, thank you very much, Jim, and thanks to the commission and the University... Read More

Barack Obama’s DNC Speech 8-28-08

Here is the transcript and video of Barack Obama’s speech… 2008 DNC: Barack Obama Tribute- Introduction This is the actual speech… Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night in Denver, as released by the campaign: To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin, and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation: With profound gratitude and great humility,... Read More

Al Gore’s DNC Speech 8-28-08

Here is the transcript and video of Al Gore’s speech… The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Al Gore at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, August 28, 2008: One of the greatest gifts of our democracy is the opportunity it offers us every four years to change course. It’s not a guarantee; it’s only an opportunity. The question facing us, simply put, is will we seize this... Read More