Thanks Obama meme

Meme History: Thanks Obama

Whether earnest or ironic, the phrase has become an inescapable part of internet culture.

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Democratic rep accused of being in the pocket of big saw after voting against mandating finger-detecting technology

‘Allowing fingers to be cut off’: Democratic rep faces backlash over opposition to finger-detecting technology in table saws

Some warn that the mandate would give the creator of the technology an unfair monopoly.

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Ming Cabrera(l), Jessica Karjala(r)

Inside the Facebook message fiasco rocking Montana’s Democratic congressional primary

Ming Cabrera says he was defamed in Facebook messages.

On by Tricia Crimmins

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Joe Biden(l), Pete Buttigieg(r)

Deplatformed: Biden’s Buttigieg gaffe won’t die

Biden seems to commit gaffes on an almost daily basis, but there’s one clip that he just can’t live down.

On by David Covucci

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Absolute rando bests Joe Biden in American Samoa, captivates internet

He’s a Quaker, for one thing.

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Qanon shaman and senate staffer

‘310 days in solitary’: Jan. 6 riot charges flagged as Senate staffer who filmed indecent video cleared

Prosecutors say that no crime was committed.

On by Mikael Thalen

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Dean Phillips(l), Bono of U2(r)

Dean Phillips mocked for posting about growing up listening to U2 and watching MTV in color

The Democratic presidential candidate is being owned online.

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‘That wasn’t me’: Biden nails joke about his age, stumbles while watching someone fall at a speech

Biden’s remarks came in Illinois in celebration of a UAW contract his administration supported.

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Gavin Newsom height

How tall is Gavin Newsom?

Gavin Newsom’s height is 6’3″.

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susanna gibson

Virginia House candidate outed as performer on adult website

The tip was given to the paper by a Republican operative.

On by Marlon Ettinger

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Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaking into microphone in front of blue American flag background

Why is prominent anti-vax conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running for president as a Democrat?

People are confused.

On by Claire Goforth

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FTX crypto collapse prompts bizzare theory Biden sent money to Ukraine to funnel back to Democrats

FTX converted crypto donations to cash.

On by Claire Goforth

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People are calling for a Hulu boycott after the platform refused to air Democratic campaign ads about climate change, abortion, and gun control

‘As long as Hulu is blocking political ads on January 6, gun safety, and reproductive rights, I will be blocking Hulu.’

On by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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House committee overwhelmingly approves new data privacy protections—unknown Senate fate awaits

‘This will rein in Big Tech’s power and establish clear, robust protections for people, especially children.’

On by Jacob Seitz

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mayra flores

QAnon-endorsing candidate flips Texas House seat to GOP

The win puts another QAnon believer in Congress.

On by Mikael Thalen

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