U.S. President Barack Obama spent several hours on Saturday with one of his fiercest critics, Republican Congressman John Boehner, in a more relaxed atmosphere than the two are used to — the manicured grounds of a golf course. The political rivals played together in an 18-hole match Saturday on a course at Andrews Air Force […]
US President, House Speaker Tee Off
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
One of the most anticipated sporting events in Washington got underway Saturday, though few people may ever learn the final score. U.S. President Barack Obama teed off against one of his fiercest critics, Republican Congressman John Boehner . The 18-hole match at a golf course at Andrews Air Force Base, just outside the U.S. capital, […]
Obama to Host Political Rival for Round of Golf
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to host one of his fiercest political rivals, Republican Congressman John Boehner, for a round of golf on Saturday. The White House has not disclosed the course where Mr. Obama will compete against Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives. But White House spokesman Jay Carney said there will […]