— Former Burson-Marsteller CEO and chief strategist for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign Mark Penn in a Washington Post article about Clinton’s former campaign staffers who won’t be joining her 2016 bid.
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg’s funding of political advocacy group Fwd.us, which has produced television ads supporting expansion of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, has come under fire from environmental groups such as the Sierra Club. Credo Mobile also created a Facebook campaign (above) pressuring Zuckerberg to pull his support.
We see some great things here at the White House every day, and sharing that stuff with you is one of the best parts of our jobs. That’s why we’re launching a Tumblr. We’ll post things like the best quotes from President Obama, or video of young scientists visiting the White House for the science fair, or photos of adorable moments with Bo. We’ve got some wonky charts, too. Because to us, those are actually kind of exciting.
But this is also about you. President Obama is committed to making this the most open and accessible administration in history, and our Tumblr is no exception.
We want to see what you have to share: Questions you have for the White House, stories of what a policy like immigration reform means to you, or ways we can improve our Tumbling. We’re new here, and we’re all ears.
So give us a follow, send a post our way using the submission tool, and stick around to see some things you won’t want to miss.
And yes, of course there will be GIFs.
You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and WhiteHouse.gov.
Burson-Marsteller worldwide vice chair Karen Hughes and Hill+Knowlton Strategies executives Dan Bartlett and Mark McKinnon – all one-time advisers to President George W. Bush – attended the dedication of the former president’s library in Dallas on Thursday. The event brought together five US presidents (above).
Also in attendance was former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino (who is five-foot-two), seen above posing with much taller former NBA center (and Geico pitchman) Dikembe Mutombo.
George W. Bush returns to the public eye
Former President Bush has kept a relatively low profile since leaving the White House, largely keeping to himself save for releasing a memoir, (and having his painting hobby exposed). But he’s stepping back into the spotlight with the dedication of his presidential library tomorrow.
Above is an early look at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Read architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne’s review of the library’s construction here.
Photos: G.J. McCarthy, Tom Fox / Dallas Morning News, Paul Moseley/Fort Worth Star-Telegram / MCT, Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images, David J. Phillip / Associated Press
CNN is looking to revive Crossfire with the Obama campaign’s former deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter and former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, reports Politico. The show, which ended in 2005, featured liberal and conservative pundits debating issues of the day.
Americans are wary of corporations that stray too far into politics, according to a Global Strategy Group study released yesterday. GSG’s “Business & Politics: Do They Mix?” study looked at the trend of companies taking a stance on social and political issues such as same-sex marriage, the Affordable Care Act, and the national debt. It’s based on an online survey of 806 adults between November 26 and December 3 of last year. Click the image to see the full infographic.
From “Gangnam Style” to the 2012 presidential election to Occupy Wall Street, Social@Ogilvy examined how movements grow and are driven by social media.
First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Oscar Awards ceremony last night. The First Lady announced the Best Picture win to Argo from the White House via satellite. What do you think of the First Lady’s appearance at the Oscars?
Big Bird has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama in public service announcements for the “Let’s Move!” health initiative to curb childhood obesity. The Sesame Street character became a focal point during the 2012 presidential election after Republican candidate Mitt Romney famously vowed that he would cut spending to PBS.
