Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Spotted: Chelsea Clinton, Barbara Bush and others at Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women Dinner

Some of the most powerful women in the United States gather last week in New York to attend Fortune Magazine's annual Most Powerful Women Dinner.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Red, White and Blue: Pres. Obama and Mrs. Obama visit Arlington National Cemetery


The President and the First Lady visited Arlington National Cemetery today to honor our troops for Memorial Day. Also spotted at the ceremony today was former senator Bob Dole and his wife Elizabeth. 


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Happy Memorial Day Politicalgirls! And don't forget to take a moment today to remember our troops especially those who have died for protecting and serving us. 

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Obamas host dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth on their last night in London

Pres Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip after they hosted them for a state dinner the night before. 

Photos: Susan Rice, Ambassador to the United Nations spotted in Sudan

Ambassador the United Nations, Susan Rice was spotted touring parts of Africa as part of a UN Security Council delegation. In the week long trip she visited Kenya, Ethiopia and parts of Sudan. 

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Michelle Obama inspires students at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London

"I remember back when I was your age trying to decide which schools I would apply to. I worried that I wouldn't be as well prepared as students from more privileged families. I worried that I wouldn't fit in, " said First Lady Michelle Obama. 

Who is Kathy Hochul? A look at the woman who just won New York's 26th Congressional seat


Kathy Hochul is the new Congresswoman representing New York's 26th District located in upstate New York. In the much talked about race, Mrs. Hochul handed a stunning defeat to Republican candidate Jane Corwin. The seat vacated by Rep. Chris Lee had been a Republican district for more than 40 years.

The Obamas aren't the only ones in London! Check out Hillary Clinton in the UK.

The Obamas aren't the only ones taking London by storm. Also spotted over the pond was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. 

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Michelle Obama in Tom Ford! Plus State Dinner at Buckingham Palace

First Lady Michelle Obama looked amazing tonight at Buckingham Palace! The First Lady accented her ivory gown, designed by American designer Tom Ford, with white gloves and long elegant earrings. What a classic look!

Photos: The Obamas visit Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey

The Obamas visited Buckingham Place and where they met with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband as well as the newly married William and Kate.

Photos: The Obamas in Ireland

The Obamas embarked on a week long trip to Europe yesterday and kicked off the trip with Ireland. As the President found out last year, Ireland is home to his great great great grandfather and while in the country he had a chance to visit his birthplace in Moneygall. 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Michelle Obama two-steps at Congressional Club Luncheon

 Natalia Janetti via Georgetown Dish
The Congressional Club Luncheon in honor of the First Lady was held this past Wednesday at the Hilton. The ladies over at Georgetown Dish got some great footage of the otherwise closed press event.

 Natalia Janetti via Georgetown Dish

The annual lunch was hosted by The Congressional Club, a group of congressional spouses founded in 1908 to provide a non-partisan atmosphere for spouses of members to get to know one another.


The First Lady's Luncheon is the group's largest event and this year's affair featured the sounds of latin superstar Gloria Estefan.


Below take a look at the first lady dancing at to the sounds of Gloria Estefan.


Spotted: Susan Rice and Hillary Clinton listen as Pres. Obama gives Middle East speech

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Don't you love women in charge? I know I do. Plus I'm loving the red and blue 
they got going on!              
UN Ambassador Susan Rice and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were spotted listening to President Barack Obama give his much anticipated speech on Mideast and North Africa policy today at the State Department.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

California attorney general Kamala Harris featured in Harper's Bazaar


Kamala Harris, California's new attorney general was recently featured in Harper's Bazaar. Interviewed by former George Bush press secretary Dana Perino, "the female Barack Obama" talked about her latest win and what this means for her moving forward. 

Photo of the Day: Sen. Olympia Snowe shares a laugh

Tom Williams
Now isn't this cute. A reporter and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) share a laugh before she heads into a senate republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill. 

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Spotted: Jill Biden and her press secretary Courtney O'Donnell

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Isn't this an interesting photo? Second lady Jill Biden and her longtime press secretary Courtney O'Donnell was spotted looking out  from of one of the rooms at the White House. She was waiting to be introduced at the Mother's Day event she hosted along with First Lady Michelle Obama a couple of weeks back. 

Spotted: Amy Rule and Rahm Emanuel at Chicago Inauguration Ceremonies


Yesterday we spotted Amy Rule, wife of Rahm Emmanual at his inauguration as the new mayor Chicago. Ceremonies 

Sunday, May 15, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers graduation speech at Spelman College

First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address today at Spelman College in Atlanta. In the speech, she encouraged the girls to reach for the stars and never forget to serve others.

From the Associated Press:
First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world.The graduates welled with pride upon her arrival, even as she clapped enthusiastically for their achievements. In Obama, the young women see the essence of the successful, black career women many of them hope to become. But her message to the Class of 2011 of service to others and helping the underserved also reflected her roles as first lady and a major campaigner for her husband. Obama delivered four commencement addresses this season, and her choices were politically strategic as the president gears up for the 2012 campaign for a second term. She was in Iowa last week and in coming weeks will speak to graduating seniors at Quantico Middle High School in Virginia, to graduates whose parents serve at the Quantico Marine Base. "Find those folks who have so much potential but so little opportunity and do for them what Spelman has done for you," Obama said. "No matter where you go in the world, you will find folks who have been discounted or dismissed, but who have every bit as much promise as you have. They just haven't had the chance to fulfill it. It is your obligation to bring Spelman to those folks. Be as ambitious for them as Spelman has been for you." Most of the crowd were predictably mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, or female cousins — all filling the 10,000-seat exhibit hall to see the first lady. Her appearance at Spelman's ceremony was a coup for the 130-year-old college, which competed with institutions across the country for her to appear as commencement speaker, lobbying her on YouTube, in petitions and letters. Spelman also conferred an honorary doctorate of laws degree on Obama, who earned her juris doctorate from Harvard Law School. 

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Spotted: Nancy Pelosi introducing job creation bill

Scott Ferrell
Nancy Pelosi was spotted on Capitol Hill yesterday introducing new legislation. Called "Make it in America", she along with other Democrats want this bill to spur job creation through investments in education, energy innovation, and infrastructure.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Laura Bush tours new teen center in St. Louis named in her honor

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Former first lady Laura Bush was spotted last week touring the new Laura Bush Teen Center at the Bridgeton Trails Branch in St. Louis, MI. The new teen center boasts free internet service - and has been a hot spot for teens and adults alike after the recent storms the area. The center was also funded in part by money that was raised when the former first lady in St. Louis last year discussing her memoir.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Video: Michelle Obama Does the Dougie, and Other Dances with Students

                          

Got to love the First Lady! She literally "got moving" as part of her initiative to end childhood obesity today. Mrs. Obama visited Alice Deal Middle School, a local school in Washington, DC to inspire the kids to start exercising and dancing. She didn't just talk about it but got up and started moving herself to Beyonce's newest song, "Move Your Body", released just for the Lets Move Campaign.

Spotted: Kamala Harris and Sen. Dianne Feinstein chatting at luncheon

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California Attorney General Kamala Harris was spotted chatting with U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein after the senator's luncheon speech at the California Democrats State Convention in Sacramento, CA on this past Saturday.

Photo: Hillary Clinton gasps as she watches Osama bin Laden's last moments

Pete Souza / The White House
The White House released this photo yesterday of President Obama and the rest of the national security team as they receive updates about the killing of Osama bin Laden. I can't help but stare at Madam Secretary face!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Spotted: President Obama and Mrs.Obama leaving Medal of Honor Ceremony

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The President and the first lady walk hand in hand after attending the Medal of Honor Ceremony today at the White House.

Spotted: Chelsea Clinton giving Common Sense Media Award to her father, Bill Clinton

There is nothing like the connection between a father and his daughter. 

Photo of the Day: Malia Obama and Bo

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Awww, saw this picture and couldn't help but smile. Malia Obama and the first dog, Bo listen while their parents read at the Easter Egg Roll last week.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Photos: Sarah Palin, Donna Brazile and more at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

Political Girls [Women] were out and about yesterday at the White House Correspodents' Dinner. Click below to see who else was at the annual Nerd Prom where journalists, government officials, and Hollywood stars get together for a weekend of fun.

Obamas visit the Kennedy Space Center

The Obamas toured the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Friday afternoon.