Obama Labor Day Speech

Obama the Populist

Mike Lux | Posted 05.25.2011

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At his moment of greatest political peril, Obama turns to a populist tone and rhetoric that is heartening for an old Midwestern populist like me to see. Welcome to the barricades, Mr. President.

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Obama Assails GOP, Promotes Jobs In Labor Day Speech

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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A combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program Monday that will exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways, and...

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Obama Gives Fiery Speech At AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic

AP | DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Posted 05.25.2011

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CINCINNATI — President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union l...

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Obama Labor Day Speech At AFL-CIO Picnic: FULL VIDEO, TEXT

Posted 05.25.2011

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President Obama addressed the AFL-CIO picnic today. Below is the full text of his speech as prepared for delivery. Scroll down for video clips and to...

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