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# potus - Sunday 10 February, 2019

'See you on the campaign trail, Liz!': Trump responds to Elizabeth Warren's 2020 bid

# Election 2020

'See you on the campaign trail, Liz!': Trump responds to Elizabeth Warren's 2020 bid

Feb 10th 2019, 9:31 AM 14,547 Views 27 Comments

Warren is among the highest-profile of the growing pool of Democrats hoping to unseat Trump in 2020.

# potus - Thursday 27 September, 2018

XOXO: Kristen Bell read Donald Trump's tweets out in the voice of Gossip Girl

# XOXO Gossip Girl

From The Daily Edge

# XOXO Gossip Girl

XOXO: Kristen Bell read Donald Trump's tweets out in the voice of Gossip Girl

Sep 27th 2018, 4:39 PM 5,620 Views 0 Comments

This is gold.

# potus - Thursday 2 August, 2018

9 of the best reactions to Donald Trump thinking you need ID to buy groceries

# Trump On IDs

From The Daily Edge

# Trump On IDs

9 of the best reactions to Donald Trump thinking you need ID to buy groceries

Aug 2nd 2018, 9:50 AM 7,793 Views 1 Comment

Well, this is awkward.

# potus - Wednesday 4 July, 2018

The folk behind Merriam-Webster Dictionary's Twitter page ripped it out of Donald Trump

# Ooh Burn

From The Daily Edge

# Ooh Burn

The folk behind Merriam-Webster Dictionary's Twitter page ripped it out of Donald Trump

Jul 4th 2018, 6:14 PM 4,587 Views 1 Comment

Oh, that ending was brutal.

# potus - Thursday 17 August, 2017

17 times Barack Obama was just seriously sound on Twitter

# Potus

From The Daily Edge

# Potus

17 times Barack Obama was just seriously sound on Twitter

Aug 17th 2017, 8:00 AM 6,273 Views 0 Comments

And unlikely to start World War III.

# potus - Thursday 16 March, 2017

Trump travel ban was halted because it would cause "irreparable injury" if it went ahead

# Stop Right Now

Trump travel ban was halted because it would cause "irreparable injury" if it went ahead

Mar 16th 2017, 8:46 AM 12,139 Views 55 Comments

A federal court in Hawaii halted the revised executive order yesterday.

# potus - Tuesday 7 February, 2017

Trump insists he doesn't know Putin - or have any deals in Russia

# Haters Going Crazy

Trump insists he doesn't know Putin - or have any deals in Russia

Feb 7th 2017, 5:30 PM 12,026 Views 46 Comments

The President of the United States made the comments on Twitter – where else? – today.

# potus - Tuesday 24 January, 2017

America First: 'If President Trump stays “on message,” he may just unite, not further divide, the US'

# Opinion

America First: 'If President Trump stays “on message,” he may just unite, not further divide, the US'

Jan 24th 2017, 8:00 PM 138 Views 90 Comments

In electing Donald Trump, the people of the US have, at least in part, signalled to the world that they want to recalibrate their relationship with it, writes Larry Donnelly.

# potus - Wednesday 18 January, 2017

17 brilliantly Irish responses to the prospect of President Trump

# Inauguration

From The Daily Edge

# Inauguration

17 brilliantly Irish responses to the prospect of President Trump

Jan 18th 2017, 9:30 PM 25,692 Views 4 Comments

“And now to ride Mrs O’Reilly”

# potus - Friday 25 November, 2016

'Get ready for a rollercoaster': Tom Clonan on Trump’s Cabinet and Defence Secretary

# Opinion

'Get ready for a rollercoaster': Tom Clonan on Trump’s Cabinet and Defence Secretary

Nov 25th 2016, 7:00 AM 129 Views 71 Comments

There has been much economic analysis around the likely impact of Donald Trump’s presidency but there are important security concerns too, writes Tom Clonan.

# potus - Monday 14 November, 2016

An American in Ireland: 'In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart'

# Opinion

An American in Ireland: 'In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart'

Nov 14th 2016, 8:30 PM 200 Views 51 Comments

People might be feeling outrage and sadness but we need to be optimistic too, writes Sue Norton.

# potus - Wednesday 9 November, 2016

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States

# Potus

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States

Nov 9th 2016, 7:44 AM 80,885 Views 282 Comments

Trump secured victory over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton by claiming enough states to reach over the crucial 270 electoral college vote mark.

# potus - Tuesday 8 November, 2016

Twitter is fondly remembering all of Obama's best moments with the hashtag #ObamaDay

# Potus

From The Daily Edge

# Potus

Twitter is fondly remembering all of Obama's best moments with the hashtag #ObamaDay

Nov 8th 2016, 7:43 PM 10,004 Views 0 Comments

Thanks, Obama!

# potus - Monday 25 July, 2016

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Philadelphia with huge protests

# Potus

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Philadelphia with huge protests

Jul 25th 2016, 7:37 AM 13,010 Views 57 Comments

Die-hard Bernie Sanders supporters have descended on Philadelphia to protest against Hillary Clinton.

# potus - Sunday 21 February, 2016

#ObamaAndKids is the cutest hashtag you'll see today

# Potus

From The Daily Edge

# Potus

#ObamaAndKids is the cutest hashtag you'll see today

Feb 21st 2016, 10:25 AM 9,093 Views 1 Comment

It will nourish your weary soul.

# potus - Friday 26 June, 2015

14 of the best reactions to the US marriage equality decision

# Love Wins

From The Daily Edge

# Love Wins

14 of the best reactions to the US marriage equality decision

Jun 26th 2015, 3:51 PM 4,450 Views 2 Comments

Same-sex marriage is now legal across the whole of the US.

# potus - Monday 18 May, 2015

12 of the quickest reactions to Barack Obama joining Twitter

# Potus

From The Daily Edge

# Potus

12 of the quickest reactions to Barack Obama joining Twitter

May 18th 2015, 7:22 PM 6,800 Views 0 Comments

Welcome to Twitter POTUS.

Barack Obama FINALLY gets his own Twitter account - and he's pretty excited

# Oh Hai Potus

Barack Obama FINALLY gets his own Twitter account - and he's pretty excited

May 18th 2015, 5:52 PM 14,662 Views 10 Comments

Now he and Enda can swap messages more freely.

# potus - Wednesday 31 December, 2014

Obama apologises to couple after they're forced to relocate their wedding

# Potus

From The Daily Edge

# Potus

Obama apologises to couple after they're forced to relocate their wedding

Dec 31st 2014, 10:16 AM 32,968 Views 22 Comments

The president’s golf game is more important than a marriage. This we have learned.

# potus - Friday 11 April, 2014

Here's how much the Obamas paid in tax last year (and how much they gave to charity)

# Tax Returns

Here's how much the Obamas paid in tax last year (and how much they gave to charity)

Apr 11th 2014, 10:38 PM 41,488 Views 60 Comments

The couple paid an effective income tax rate of 20.4 per cent.

# potus - Wednesday 19 June, 2013

We were showcased as a 'nation of pimps' during Obama visit - Daly

# Hostile Reception

We were showcased as a 'nation of pimps' during Obama visit - Daly

Jun 19th 2013, 12:21 PM 26,635 Views 223 Comments

The ULA TD says she wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen ministers dressed up in leprechaun hats.

# potus - Saturday 12 January, 2013

# Not The News

From The Daily Edge

# Not The News

This is the week's news... skewed

Jan 12th 2013, 5:00 PM 4,319 Views 0 Comments

Breaking via The Mire wire: Tinfoil hats to protect against interweb; abortion floodgates ‘like Guinness at The Gathering’; James Reilly a mystery to the Troika.

# potus - Sunday 4 November, 2012

# Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

Nov 4th 2012, 10:30 AM 9,907 Views 1 Comment

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# potus - Friday 28 September, 2012

VIDEO: Democrats mash up Mitt Romney's new campaign ad

# US 2012

VIDEO: Democrats mash up Mitt Romney's new campaign ad

Sep 28th 2012, 10:44 AM 4,178 Views 17 Comments

Video response to Republican candidate’s new strategy uses Romney video against him.

# potus - Sunday 26 August, 2012

Bizarre meat portraits of Obama and Romney

# Meat Heads

From The Daily Edge

# Meat Heads

Bizarre meat portraits of Obama and Romney

Aug 26th 2012, 7:30 PM 5,490 Views 0 Comments

Artist makes the ultimeat tribute to Barack Obameat and Meat Romney. What’s your beef with that?

# potus - Thursday 16 August, 2012

Chicago erects plaque at spot of Obamas' first kiss

# Pda

From The Daily Edge

# Pda

Chicago erects plaque at spot of Obamas' first kiss

Aug 16th 2012, 9:44 AM 5,784 Views 6 Comments

The kiss “tasted like chocolate”, apparently.

# potus - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

Down with the kids: Barack Obama slow-jams the news

# Election 2012

From The Daily Edge

# Election 2012

Down with the kids: Barack Obama slow-jams the news

Apr 25th 2012, 9:46 AM 3,168 Views 10 Comments

What’s that then?

# potus - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Barack Obama has joined Pinterest (and posted the Obama family chilli recipe)

# Zeitgeist

From The Daily Edge

# Zeitgeist

Barack Obama has joined Pinterest (and posted the Obama family chilli recipe)

Mar 27th 2012, 5:47 PM 4,602 Views 10 Comments

Red wine vinegar in chilli? Really, Obama?

# potus - Sunday 25 March, 2012

Obama warns North Korea against conducting rocket test

# Tensions

Obama warns North Korea against conducting rocket test

Mar 25th 2012, 4:55 PM 3,353 Views 8 Comments

The US president said there will be consequences if North Korea goes ahead with its plans to test a long-range rocket next month.

# potus - Friday 9 March, 2012

From #danafacts to #cardiff: top hashtags of the 31st Dáil’s first year

# One Year In

From #danafacts to #cardiff: top hashtags of the 31st Dáil’s first year

Mar 9th 2012, 7:28 AM 1,731 Views 3 Comments

The government’s first year in office has seen Twitter debates over Miss Piggy, print toner and internship schemes.

# potus - Wednesday 7 March, 2012

Poll: Will the US Presidential race outcome affect us?

# Your Say

Poll: Will the US Presidential race outcome affect us?

Mar 7th 2012, 10:50 AM 2,295 Views 20 Comments

The United States is moving into White House fever after Super Tuesday – but do you think a change of US President (or not) come November will have any impact on Ireland?

# potus - Tuesday 27 December, 2011

# Review 2011

14 game-changing moments of 2011

Dec 27th 2011, 6:00 PM 6,151 Views 8 Comments

These were the catalysts for some of the upheavals at home and abroad this past year…

# potus - Saturday 20 August, 2011

# Foursquare

From The Daily Edge

# Foursquare

Mayor of the White House: Obama on Foursquare

Aug 20th 2011, 5:37 PM 243 Views 2 Comments

US President joins location-based social network – so on which Internet hangout will he pop up next?

# potus - Monday 23 May, 2011

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

May 23rd 2011, 7:56 PM 2,515 Views 0 Comments

Some of the news and views you may have missed in the excitement of this afternoon…

# Obama

In photos: Obama’s visit to Ireland

May 23rd 2011, 7:50 PM 5,385 Views 0 Comments

The visit of US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, in pictures…

# Obama

#PotusIE: What Twitter is making of Obama’s visit

May 23rd 2011, 7:20 PM 2,036 Views 0 Comments

Our selection of today’s top tweets on Barack and Michelle Obama’s historic visit.

# Obama

Obama speaks in Dublin: "Never has a nation so small inspired so much in another"

May 23rd 2011, 6:48 PM 3,033 Views 0 Comments

At College Green, Dublin, this evening, the US president spoke warmly of the enduring “friendship and shared values” that continue to support a close relationship between the US and Ireland.

# Obama

Irish musicians, actors and sports stars join festivities at Obama concert

May 23rd 2011, 5:23 PM 1,368 Views 12 Comments

Jedward takes to the stage at College Green to sing their Eurovision hit after Daniel Day-Lewis extended a warm welcome to the US president, incorporating the words of former president Abraham Lincoln.