Obama Poetry

Lost in the Common Controversy: The White House Celebrates Poetry

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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The decision to invite hip-hop artist and actor Common to read poetry drew a surprising amount of furor from the right, which tarnished what was otherwise a great day for poetry.

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Obama Digs Urdu Poetry

Politico | Abby Phillip | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you want to make high-brow small talk at one of President Barack Obama's cocktail parties, don't bother brushing up your Shakespeare. Try reading U...

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The Poetry of Obama's First 100 Days

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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The Obama administration will pass the 100 day mark this week, and you Obamaphiles out there that don't want to let go of the early, heady times might...

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Found Poems On The Campaign Trail

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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John Lundberg

The Democratic primary, at times, seems to center around Barack Obama's preternatural rhetorical ability and Hillary Clinton's attempts to overcome it.

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