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# election 2020

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

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

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Feb 10th 2019, 9:31 AM

# XOXO Gossip Girl

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

This is gold.

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Sep 27th 2018, 4:39 PM

# Trump on IDs

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

Well, this is awkward.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 9:50 AM

# ooh burn

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

Oh, that ending was brutal.

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Jul 4th 2018, 6:14 PM

# potus

17 times Barack Obama was just seriously sound on Twitter

And unlikely to start World War III.

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Aug 17th 2017, 8:00 AM

# stop right now

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

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

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Mar 16th 2017, 8:46 AM

# haters going crazy

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

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

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Feb 7th 2017, 5:30 PM

Voices

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

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.

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Jan 24th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Inauguration

17 brilliantly Irish responses to the prospect of President Trump

“And now to ride Mrs O’Reilly”

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Jan 18th 2017, 9:30 PM

Voices

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

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.

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Nov 25th 2016, 7:00 AM

Voices

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

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

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Nov 14th 2016, 8:30 PM

# potus

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States

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

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Nov 9th 2016, 7:44 AM

# potus

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

Thanks, Obama!

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Nov 8th 2016, 7:43 PM

# potus

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Philadelphia with huge protests

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

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Jul 25th 2016, 7:37 AM

# potus

#ObamaAndKids is the cutest hashtag you'll see today

It will nourish your weary soul.

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Feb 21st 2016, 10:25 AM

# love wins

14 of the best reactions to the US marriage equality decision

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

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Jun 26th 2015, 3:51 PM

# potus

12 of the quickest reactions to Barack Obama joining Twitter

Welcome to Twitter POTUS.

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May 18th 2015, 7:22 PM

# oh hai potus

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

Now he and Enda can swap messages more freely.

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May 18th 2015, 5:52 PM

# potus

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

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

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Dec 31st 2014, 10:16 AM

# Tax Returns

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

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

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Apr 11th 2014, 10:38 PM

# hostile reception

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

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

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Jun 19th 2013, 12:21 PM

# Not the News

This is the week's news... skewed

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.

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Jan 12th 2013, 5:00 PM

# sitdown sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

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

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Nov 4th 2012, 10:30 AM

# US 2012

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

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

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Sep 28th 2012, 10:44 AM

# meat heads

Bizarre meat portraits of Obama and Romney

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

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Aug 26th 2012, 7:30 PM

# pda

Chicago erects plaque at spot of Obamas' first kiss

The kiss “tasted like chocolate”, apparently.

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Aug 16th 2012, 9:44 AM

# election 2012

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

What’s that then?

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Apr 25th 2012, 9:46 AM

# Zeitgeist

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

Red wine vinegar in chilli? Really, Obama?

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Mar 27th 2012, 5:47 PM

# tensions

Obama warns North Korea against conducting rocket test

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

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Mar 25th 2012, 4:55 PM

# One Year In

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

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

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Mar 9th 2012, 7:28 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will the US Presidential race outcome affect us?

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?

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Mar 7th 2012, 10:50 AM

# Review 2011

14 game-changing moments of 2011

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

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Dec 27th 2011, 6:00 PM

# foursquare

Mayor of the White House: Obama on Foursquare

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

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Aug 20th 2011, 5:37 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

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

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May 23rd 2011, 7:56 PM

# Obama

In photos: Obama’s visit to Ireland

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

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May 23rd 2011, 7:50 PM

# Obama

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

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

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May 23rd 2011, 7:20 PM

# Obama

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

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.

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May 23rd 2011, 6:48 PM

# Obama

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

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.

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May 23rd 2011, 5:23 PM