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Barack Obama Officially Endorses Emmanuel Macron (French Presidental Election)
Newz Sentinel ^ | 5-4-2017

Posted on 05/04/2017 10:33:43 AM PDT by blam

On April 20, just days before the first round of the French election, former president Obama caused a diplomatic stir when Reuters reported that he had spoken on the phone with French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron – the market-friendly candidate preferred by Europe’s establishment. Quick to avoid the perception of yet another foreign interference (who can forget Obama’s strong condemnation of the Brexit campaign last summer), in a statement from Kevin Lewis, spokesperson to President Barack Obama, he said that “an endorsement was not the purpose of the call, as President Obama is not making any formal endorsement in advance of the run-off election on Sunday.”

Meanwhile, Macron said Obama simply wanted to exchange views about the French presidential campaign and that the ex-president had stressed how important the relationship between the two countries was. Macron’s party “En Marche!” said in a statement that “Emmanuel Macron warmly thanked Barack Obama for his friendly call.”

Two weeks later, Obama no longer had any qualms about the optics of interfering in the French election, and moments ago, in a video clip released on Emanual Macron’s official twitter feed, Obama officially endorsed the former Rothschild banker Emmanuel Macron.

“I’m not planning to get involved in many elections now that I don’t have to run for office, but the French election is very important to the future of France and the values that we care so much about, because the success of France matters to the entire world”, Obama said in the clip.

“He appeals to people’s hopes and not their fears,” he said. “And he is committed to a better future for the French people. He has stood up for liberal values. He put forward a vision for the important role that France plays in Europe and around the world.”

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: eussr; france; kissofdeath; lepen; macron; obama; obamqa
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1 posted on 05/04/2017 10:33:43 AM PDT by blam
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To: blam

May the obozo effect be in full force


2 posted on 05/04/2017 10:35:16 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: blam

I congratulate Madame President on her stunning victory in the upcoming election!


3 posted on 05/04/2017 10:35:43 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Abortion is what slavery was: immoral but not illegal. Not yet.)
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To: blam

Obama does not even lie well.


4 posted on 05/04/2017 10:36:02 AM PDT by bravo whiskey (Never bring a liberal gun law to a gun fight.)
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To: blam

Ha! A perfect reason to vote against him. All the French have to do is look at what “O” did to the US and his ‘endorsement’ is the kiss of death!!


5 posted on 05/04/2017 10:36:07 AM PDT by SMARTY ("Nearly all men can stand adversity...to test a man's character, give him power." A. Lincoln)
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To: blam

You guys are not giving Obama enough credit. The Europeans, ESPECIALLY the French, love him. I bet his opinion is considered.


6 posted on 05/04/2017 10:36:46 AM PDT by TangledUpInBlue
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To: blam

Why is he meddling in France’s election? Does he think he’s Russian now?


7 posted on 05/04/2017 10:37:26 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: blam
I'm surprised that Obama didn't wait until Monday to make an endorsement.
8 posted on 05/04/2017 10:37:31 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob
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YEAH! Obummer helped so much on BREXIT! Go Barry! Go!


9 posted on 05/04/2017 10:37:41 AM PDT by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Obama just hacked the French election!


10 posted on 05/04/2017 10:38:13 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Abortion is what slavery was: immoral but not illegal. Not yet.)
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To: blam

and the French believe every word Barry says , D’oh


11 posted on 05/04/2017 10:38:32 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: bravo whiskey; vette6387; flat; unkus; MinuteGal; JLAGRAYFOX; ZULU; NFHale; stephenjohnbanker; ...

The Bride of Satan and the Son of Satan haven’t a clue that they’re despised worldwide. Makes one wonder if they have any brain cells functioning either as a result of alcohol and/or drugs, ya think?


12 posted on 05/04/2017 10:39:09 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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To: blam

What a Macaroon


13 posted on 05/04/2017 10:39:23 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: SubMareener

He’s often had a way of helping other causes lose, even though he did wangle a (suspicious) win of the presidency twice.


14 posted on 05/04/2017 10:40:34 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: blam

Did Macron pickup the cheque for Barry’s vacation in Tahiti ?


15 posted on 05/04/2017 10:41:20 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: blam

Well that’s the Kiss of Death!


16 posted on 05/04/2017 10:42:02 AM PDT by pgkdan (The Silent Majority Stands With TRUMP!)
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The French love Obongo. This will probably put Macron over the top. Too bad. Le Pen is a Socialist but she could have kept prevented the Muzzie takeover. So much for not meddling in another country’s election.


17 posted on 05/04/2017 10:44:39 AM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: blam
Oh good. Everyone else 0bama endorsed lost their elections.

18 posted on 05/04/2017 10:50:36 AM PDT by BitWielder1 (I'd rather have Unequal Wealth than Equal Poverty.)
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To: pgkdan

I hope Barry smooches Macaroon from head to toe....


19 posted on 05/04/2017 10:50:59 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: gibsonguy

Well they did, but Le Pen still has some things to write.

Like if you really want to get overrun by Islam, dear France, then fall in line behind the Macaroon and the Obozo.


20 posted on 05/04/2017 10:52:10 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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