Barack Obama

Obama Responds ... to the Daily RFT?

Last week we posted a short article asking readers their opinion on which of President Barack Obama's fashion statements was worse at the All-Star Game: his White Sox jacket or his creased, obamama jeans? Did the POTUS catch wind of our blog post? Perhaps. This week, Obama told an NBC reporter "I he ... More >>

I Blame the Demicrats!

So apparently we can all blame Barack Obama for the crappy non-tribute to Stan the Man. Due to the increased scheduling pressure Obama's appearance to throw out the first pitch put on everyone, it simply wasn't possible to fit in anything better for Musial. I've said it before, and I'll say it ... More >>

Which Obama Fashion Statement is Worse? His White Sox Jacket or His Creased Jeans?

You make the call! More photos of Obama's denim here.

All-Star Game Opening Ceremony Highlights for the ADD-Addled

Did the sweeping music of the All-Star game's opening ceremonies lull you to sleep? Did the "All-Stars Among Us" video bore you to tears, or just cause you to change the channel? Did all that talking by MC Joe Buck aggravate you? If so -- but you still want to catch up on a bit o' baseball history t ... More >>

There's No Crying in Baseball -- Just Try Telling that to the St. Louis Tea Party

Because they just haven't fussed enough this year, the St. Louis Tea Party -- the folks who brought you a rally at the Arch in February, an April protest at Kiener Plaza and the picketing of President Barack Obama's "100 Day" speech in Arnold -- now plan to bring their tear parade to the All-Star Ga ... More >>

President Obama to Throw Out First Pitch at All-Star Game

strictlyfitteds.comWe know who President Obama will be pulling for -- the American League. This just in from Major League Baseball: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO THROW OUT FIRST PITCH AT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAMEObama to Become the Fourth U.S. President to Throw Out First Pitch at MLB All-Star ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Friday, 5.8

Margaret Hamburg, the Obama administration's nominee to head the FDA, has a positive reception before a Senate committee. (New York Times) The number of people facing hunger in the world will number one billion this year, according to a new report. (Bloomberg) KFC suspends its free chicken pro ... More >>

Live Blogging Obama's 100 Day Meeting at Fox High School

10:25: Hello everybody! Have a seat10:26: It's good to be out of Washington and back in the Midwest! Yes. I love you, too!10:27: Obama gives shouts out to Senator Claire McCaskill, Governor Jay Nixon, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, State Auditor Susan Montee, and everyone at Fox High School. Th ... More >>

Tea Party Organizers Plan to Crash Obama's "100th Day" Speech at Fox High School

Seriously. I'm dying for some tea. They're back!!!! So said the little girl in Poltergeist II.And just like ghosts, it seems these days you just can't keep conservative malcontents down. The St. Louis Tea Party Coalition, the group that organized a rally earlier this month in downtown's Kiener Plaza ... More >>

St. Louis' Afroworld Gets the CNN Treatment

Obama: Never out of fashion at Afroworld. CNN's John King visits North County's Afroworld hair and fashion boutique in an article on the network's Web site today. CNN reports that Afroworld owner Sheila Forrest continues to see a spike in business thanks to the sundry Barack Obama merchandise she ha ... More >>

Wednesday, March 25: Morning's Newz

They're back! Representatives with the St. Louis Cardinals and developer Cordish Co. were in Jefferson City yesterday pitching their latest proposal for Ballpark Village to the Missouri Development Finance Board. Last week the team unveiled temporary plans to turn the site into a softball field. But ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Thursday, 3.12

The Obama administration has selected former New York City health comissioner Margaret A. Hamburg to lead the FDA. (Washington Post)Why do we love salt? A new study suggests a new reason: It's an antidepressant. (BBC News)London renowned Fat Duck reopens after a mystery illness sickened 400 diners. ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Friday, 2.27

Cattle feedlots are feeling the pinch as Americans choose cheaper burgers over steaks. (Reuters)Speaking of cattle: The beef industry continues to question the Obama administration's approach to country-of-origin labeling. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Thanks to frequent commenter Dan D. for passing alo ... More >>

GOP Gone Wild! Silent Majority Gets Loud at "Tea Party" Under the Gateway Arch

A few months ago, presidential hopeful Barack Obama drew 100,000 supporters to the Gateway Arch. On Friday morning, President Obama's opponents followed suit, drawing a few hundred critics of the federal government's economic stimulus package.At the rally, the president was referred to as a terroris ... More >>

My President Is Black: St. Louis Rappers and Obama

Today, the brainy pundits at Slate tackled this interesting topic: "How will Obama's presidency change hip-hop?"Beyond mentioning that Obama has dusted off his shoulders like Jay-Z, author Jonah Weiner does an admirable job breaking down the history of hip-hop's hatred for the establishment (i.e. P ... More >>

Anyone Catch that Blago Speech Today? Bizarre.

The governor wasn't exactly Perry Mason there in his closing arguments this morning before the Illinois Senate. Unfortunately, I could only catch bits and pieces of the speech on KTRS (550 AM), which annoyingly kept cutting to commercials every five minutes, but what I did hear wasn't good. The gove ... More >>

Unreal Parties Like It's 1799

Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 1.20

Your token food news on this historic day:The latest on the salmonella outbreak in peanut butter, including news of a Kellogg peanut-butter cracker being tainted. (USA Today)Wine enthusiasts are hopeful that Barack Obama's enjoyment of wine will influence wine drinkers nationwide. (Reuters)Kenya ce ... More >>

Crowd at Moolah Theatre Shouts, Screams and Sings (Poorly) For President Obama

Any of you hang out at the Moolah today to watch the inauguration ceremonies? It was an event to behold. First of all, pimping, er, parking, wasn't easy. The lot was full a good 20 minutes before the swearing in and it quickly became a no exit situation (the booth was empt ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Thursday, 1.15

In today's news: Tom Vilsack before the Senate, more on the peanut-butter salmonella scare and a no to beer named for Obama.

Well That Was Easy

Roland Burris, the man appointed by Blago to fill Obama's vacant Illinois senate seat, was officially sworn in this morning by Dick Cheney. Appropriate, no?

Ohhhhhhh, Obama!

Page A19 of today's New York Times features a quirky story about the madness over Obama merchandise: POTUS yo-yos and piggy banks, T-shirts and designer tote bags, even hot sauce and toilet paper, per the Times, are apparently flying out of hawkers' hands. But the old gray lady buried the lede, for ... More >>

Barack Obama, Restaurant Critic (With Video!)

A 2001 video of Barack Obama reviewing a Southern soul-food restaurant.

Barack Obama Boulevard, a.k.a. Delmar, Lands in Economist Magazine

The ongoing effort to designate portions of Delmar Boulevard as "Barack Obama Boulevard" got a mention last week in Economist magazine.

The Top 20 Stlog Posts of 2008

The top 20 blog posts here on the Stlog, chosen by a few of us here at the RFT. Highlights include radio broadcaster Kevin Slaten blowing his top at our managing editor, a photo essay of President-elect Barack Obama, a curious e-mail from the American Apparel and a live blog of that debate that h ... More >>

Green Light for Obama Boulevard

Barack Obama has not had his finest week, what with having to weather the political stink smelling up Illinois -- not to mention learning that its madcap governor recently called him a "motherfucker."

Eat Like Obama!

www.amazon.com The election of Barack Obama has apparently turned us into a nation of twelve-year-old girls, with Newsweek, the New York Times and 60 Minutes our Tiger Beat, YM and TRL (RIP). Here at Gut Check, we follow the reports on the new cabinet with interest -- OMG, is he really g ... More >>

Who's Going to be Obama's White House Chef?

Extra! Extra! Post-Dispatch Sells Out!

Video: R.E.M. in Santiago, Chile, "I Believe" and Announcing Barack Obama's Win

Election '08 Photos: From August to Election Night

Last Night: Ludacris at Exo, Listening Party for Theater of the Mind, Election Night Celebration

Election 2008: Bet on It

Extreme Makeover: RFT readers sound off on Sarah "The Clotheshorse" Palin

Gut Check: Obama had one Pi time in St. Louis

A "No Holds Barred" Interview with Obama? Not Likely.

Bubba shows up in Kirkwood and the Crowd Laps It Up

Updated: Barack Obama Likes Pie -- And Pizza from Pi

Barack Obama in St. Louis: A Photo Essay

The Final Debate: Joe the Plumber Replaces Joe Six Pack

Two of a Kind: Clayton High grad Sean Quinn and poker buddy/baseball stat head Nate Silver crunch the Electoral College numbers on FiveThirtyEight.com

On tour for Narrow Stairs, Chris Walla and Death Cab for Cutie bring musical gems and political smarts to the Fabulous Fox

Good Luck Getting An Obama Yard Sign in St. Louis

Barack Obama: Politcal Icon and Now a Home Adornment

McCain Ad That Says 'Hot Chicks Dig Obama' Includes Two FOX2 Reporters

Obama in Missouri -- Independence, Missouri

Barack Obama's Embarrassing Secret: B.O.!

Last Night: Hundreds at Mad Art Gallery Shout 'Yes We Can!' During Barack Obama Watch Party

Can Ian make Barack Obama's chili? Yes he can!

Barack Obama's Chili Recipe: A Gut Check Special Investigation