Obama speaks with Putin, Karzai about re-election

November 13, 2012 @ 10:57 am

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama has talked to several foreign leaders about his re-election, including Russian President Vladimir Putin (POO'-tihn) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Spokesman Jay Carney said Obama spoke with six foreign leaders on Tuesday as he continues to return messages of congratulations from heads of state around the world. Carney said Obama thanked each leader for his friendship and expressed a desire to continue cooperation in the future.

Obama also spoke with Premier Mario Monti of Italy, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain.


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  • HLC wrote...
    Didn't take him long to get with Putin.
    November 13, 2012 10:15 am
    Now that he has more flexability. Can you say Soviet Union II?
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  • calapete wrote...
    yeah, and he met with Qatar
    November 13, 2012 10:39 am
    so he can get US on the path to Sharia law.

    good gawd, did you sign the petition to leave the US yet? sheesh. knuckledraggers...

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  • HLC wrote...
    Calapeter?
    November 13, 2012 11:45 am
    Is that not what Obozo said to Putin? I'll have more flexability. Or was it when I grow up I want to be just like you?
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  • Cbrew wrote...
    HLC, XKOP - Really?
    November 13, 2012 1:17 pm
    This is going to keep going with you guys? You're really going to continue with the conspiracy laden posts? The meaningless hateful banter? Look, There's a balance in our Government, There's a division of power, you should know this if you know anything about our Government, it's built so no 1 person has too much power and your continued psychotic ramblings about becoming socialist is nonsense if you know anything. In order for President Obama to get anything passed, he needs the support of the Republican party because they have power in the House... If any bill is passed in the next 2 years that you feel is socialist, it's your Republican party's fault as much as anybody elses so seriously drop it... just get over it... Your hate doesn't help you in life does it? It just makes you bitter annoying people.
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  • HLC wrote...
    cbrewski
    November 13, 2012 2:03 pm
    Have you ever heard of an Executive Order? It seems to be his favorite weapon against those that don't toe the line. I think the fool will step in it before his term is very far along and he will be impeached. He's not the brightest bulb in the box so it's just a matter of time before he screws up. He may have already did it.
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  • longwayhome wrote...
    A J
    November 13, 2012 2:51 pm
    I gave you a compliment the other day and this is the way you treat me. I want a divorce.
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  • don over taxed wrote...
    Talking to the Russians
    November 13, 2012 4:11 pm
    oblamo now has alot of flexibility to give Russian an upper hand in world leadership.
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  • maplefish wrote...
    Buy Gold
    November 13, 2012 5:37 pm
    Obama wil most certianly destroy the dollar. Too bad all you idiot, loser, liberals don't have enough of your own money to buy anything...Good luck with your Messiah and moving FORWARD...LMAOF!!!!!
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  • longwayhome wrote...
    maplecarp
    November 13, 2012 6:15 pm
    Just can't get over it, can he? The cop and his buddy hlc are probably eating antacids and drinking too much. Can we put up with 4 more years of their empty posts? Sure, why not. The entertainment factor is worth it. Kind of like watching a really bad soap opera with handicapped posters playing the roles of "true Americans" at a loss when the Democrats won. Get over it or go away, you don't have many sympathizers here anymore.
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    Now that you Left wing Parrots re immaculated your Dear Leader,
    November 14, 2012 6:17 am
    he will have that "Flexibility" with his Fraternal Socialist Brethren Putin in plotting the Dear Leaders further Fundamental change of my America.
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