Pool Reports by Brian Bennett, Time
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| November 9, 2023 10:34 |
In town pool report #1 - departure Biden took questions President Biden walked out of the South Portico at 10:21 am. Biden came and spoke to reporters at different points on the rope line. Your pooler could only hear a few questions and responses. Biden was asked why the US struck the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps. Biden: "Because they struck us" Asked if the US will strike again, Biden: "If we have to." What are the chances if a Gaza ceasefire? Biden: "None. No possibility." Any update on hostages? Biden: "We're still optimistic." Your pooler will send another report with other answers. Marine One lifted off for Biden's trip to Illinois at 10:28 am. |
| November 9, 2023 11:01 |
In town pool report #2 - departure - more Biden answers on polls, hostages, Angola Here are more answers Biden gave to reporters standing on the South Lawn during the Marine One departure. Biden was asked why people should be more concerned about abortion access than his age. Biden: "I don't think it's a comparable comparison." Question: Why do you think it is you're trailing Trump in all these swing state polls? Biden: "Because you don't read the polls. 10 polls. Eight of them I'm beating him in those states. Eight of them. You guys only do two, CNN and New York Times. Check it out. Check it out. We'll get you copies of all those other polls." Question: You don't think you're trailing in battleground states? Biden: "No, I don't." Question: Any update on the hostages? Asked if he would like to send a message to the Angolan people marking independence, Biden said: "Yes. They should be very proud. Very very proud. We are going to build on Angola. It's going to become one of the leaders in Africa." "We've got to get the economy more up to speed." Asked when he would meet Angola President João Lourenço, Biden said: "I don't know the time but I'm sure I'll meet him." From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
| November 9, 2023 21:30 |
In town pool report #3 - no news - arrival at White House Marine One touched down on the South Lawn at 9:24 pm. President Biden stepped off at 9:25 pm and walked into the South Portico doors. He didn't stop to answer questions from reporters. |
| November 9, 2023 21:31 |
In town pool report #4 - lid White House called a lid at 9:30 pm. Good night! |
Pool Reports by Tyler Pager, The Washington Post
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| November 9, 2023 10:47 EST |
Travel Pool Report #1: JBA Arrival Good morning from JBA. M1 was wheels down at 10:37 a.m. POTUS, wearing a blue suit sans tie, walked off at 10:38. Biden came over and spoke to the press briefly - please check against transcript. It was really hard to hear him. On the delay of hostages: "they're working on it." Did you ask for a three day pause for hostages "yes.. I've asked for a pause longer than three days" When asked if he's frustrated with Netanyahu, he said, "it's taken a little longer than I hoped" Biden said he is not worried about UAW endorsement when asked if he's going to ask Shawn Fain about it today. When asked about the potential government shutdown he said, " I wish the House would just get to work." We are on the small plane so apologies for delays due to bad service. We will be wheels up shortly. From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Chicago Rockford International Airport: Acting Secretary Julie Su, Department of Labor |
| November 9, 2023 11:49 CST |
Travel Pool Report #2: wheels down in Illinois AF1 was wheels down at Chicago Rockford International Airport at 11:38 a.m. central time. During the flight, principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton gaggled with reporters for about 17 minutes. Otherwise, it was an uneventful flight with no visitors to the press cabin. From the White House: Greeting the President upon arrival at Chicago Rockford International Airport: Governor JB Pritzker (IL) |
| November 9, 2023 11:58 CST |
Travel Pool Report #3: rolling to event POTUS walked down the stairs of AF1 at 11:50 local time and shook hands with Governor Pritzker and other local officials. He was joined by Julie Su and members of the Illinois congressional delegation. Pool was stationed under the wing and could not hear their conversations. POTUS entered the Beast at 11:53, and the motorcade started rolling at 11:56 |
| November 9, 2023 12:22 CST |
Travel Pool Report #4: Arrival in Boone County The motorcade arrived at the Community Building Complex at 12:19 p.m. Throngs of supporters and protesters lined the street leading up to the site. There was a handful of pro-Biden supporters next to Trump supporters. There was also a group calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, chanting "Genocide Joe" as the pool exited the vans. From the White House: Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to the Community Building Complex of Boone County: Governor JB Pritzker (IL) |
| November 9, 2023 12:50 CST |
Travel Pool Report #5: 2 min warning for Biden remarks White House advises that POTUS is expected to start talking in 2 minutes From the White House: The President is delivering remarks highlighting his commitment to delivering for working families and creating good-paying union jobs, as well as the UAW's historic agreement that includes bringing thousands of UAW jobs back to Belvidere and reopening a plant. In attendance are elected officials, community leaders, and union members and supporters. Pre-Program Speaking Program Participating in a photoline with the President at the Community Building Complex of Boone County: Acting Secretary Julie Su, Department of Labor |
| November 9, 2023 13:25 CST |
Travel Pool Report #6: speech ends POTUS concluded his remarks at 1:19 p.m. A few notes from the room: -Before he began speaking, POTUS put on a red UAW shirt to loud cheers from the audience -Just as started speaking, he was interrupted by a protester calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The woman was quickly escorted out of the room as the crowd booed. -In the middle of the speech, a member of the member appeared to trip on the riser. POTUS stopped his remarks to ask if the person was OK and then quipped, "Let the press know it wasn't me." The pool is holding in the auditorium |
| November 9, 2023 15:04 CST |
Travel Pool Report #7: motorcade rolling The motorcade started from rolling from the community building complex at 2:02 p.m. From the White House: After his remarks, President Biden participated in interviews with COURIER and More Perfect Union. |
| November 9, 2023 14:31 CST |
Travel Pool Report #8: departure from Rockford The motorcade arrived at Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2:25 p.m. POTUS exited the Beast and boarded AF1 at 2:26 before the pool exited the vans. Pool saw Gov. J.B. Pritzker boarding the plane We expect to be wheels up to O'Hare shortly. |
| November 9, 2023 15:25 CST |
Travel Pool Report #9: Wheels down at ORD AF1 was wheels up from Rockford at 2:35 and wheels down at O'Hare International Airport at 3:07 p.m. POTUS walked down the stairs of AF1 at 3:21 and was followed by Pritzker. POTUS then boarded M1 and pool is headed to the helos. We expect to be wheels up shortly to Midway From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Governor JB Pritzker (IL) Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Chicago Midway International Airport: Governor JB Pritzker (IL) |
| November 9, 2023 15:54 CST |
Travel Pool Report #10: Wheels down at Midway M1 was wheels down at Midway International Airport at 3:40 p.m. POTUS walked off at 3:45 and entered the Beast. Motorcade is rolling at 3:49 |
| November 9, 2023 16:19 CST |
Travel Pool Report #11: arrival at finance event After an uneventful drive, the motorcade arrived at Ignite Glass Studios, a glassblowing studio in the West Loop, at 4:13 p.m. There is a very large group of protesters waving Palestinian flags outside the event. On behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign: The President is attending a campaign reception in Chicago, Illinois. Speaking Program |
| November 9, 2023 17:35 CST |
Travel Pool Report #12: fundraiser POTUS entered the fundraiser at 5:01 p.m. and spoke behind a lectern, using a teleprompter. Please check quotes against the transcript. He began by thanking Gov. Pritzker: "The governor is as responsible in my opinion for my being behind this podium as anyone." "We're really looking forward to the convention" in Chicago He then discussed Tuesday's election night results: "Democrats had an incredible night once again," he said, despite all the predictions, listing off the victories in Kentucky, Ohio, Virgina, and Pennsylvania "The press has been talking about two polls ... there are 10 other polls we're winning," but said the NYT and CNN polls are the only ones people hear about. POTUS said the campaign put fliers on the seats that showed the other polls, though your pool did not see what the pages said. He then reassured donors they're not wasting their money on him, but quipped that he could still "screw up" "What happened on Tuesday is not unusual," he said. Biden said when he decided to go "toe to toe" with Trump: "We haven't stopped winning and he hasn't stopped losing ... This guy can' get tired of losing" On SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe: "They practically dared the women of America" and then said Trump is the "only reason" there are abortion bans in America When talking about the positive job growth under his presidency, he made fun of Trump, calling him "Donald Hoover Trump." Biden then retold the story of how the rally in Charlottesville insipired him to run for president in 2020 and how his grandchildren urged him to run again. POTUS: "I'm running again because we made progress but our democracy is still at stake... We still haven't united the country." Biden also retold the story of how he asked his brother and Jon Meacham to decorate the Oval Office and why they chose certain portraits. Biden then brought up recent stories from The Post and the NY Times about Trump's plans to use the presidency "for revenge and retribution." He said he was asking the nation "that political violence is never, never, never ever justified or acceptable" He continued this is "not your father's Republican Party," mentioning other Republicans like Howard Baker and Bob Dole that he worked successfully with in the past. "Maybe Donald Trump sees a dark and divisive future but I don't... I've never been more optimistic" about the country's future. POTUS concluded his remarks at 5:26 p.m and the pool was ushered out. The fundraiser was held in a gallery space with most guests seated and a handful standing around cocktail tables in the back. Spotted in the crowd: Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Toni Preckwinkle, former Gov. Pat Quinn. Before POTUS spoke, Glen Tullman briefly introduced Biden and said: "I believe when President Biden finishes his eight years in the White House, we will look back at him as the most productive president we've ever had." Motorcade is rolling back to the airport as of 5:33 p.m. From the White House: Greeting the President upon arrival at Chicago Midway International Airport: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago, IL |
| November 9, 2023 18:00 CST |
Travel Pool Report #13: liftoff from Midway The motorcade arrived at Midway International Airport at 5:56 p.m. Pool did not see POTUS board M1 and headed straight to the helos. We are wheels up to ORD shortly. |
| November 9, 2023 18:24 CST |
Travel Pool Report #14: departure from Chicago + week ahead M1 was wheels down at O'Hare International Airport at 6:17 p.m. POTUS stepped off at 6:21 and boarded AF1. He did not respond to shouted questions about Sen. Manchin's decision not to run for re-election. We expect to be wheels up to JBA shortly. From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff WEEK AHEAD 11/13-19 On Saturday morning, the President and the First Lady will host veterans and members of the military community at the White House to commemorate Veterans Day. Later, the President and the First Lady will participate in the Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The Vice President and the Second Gentleman will attend. After, the President will deliver remarks at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater. The First Lady, the Vice President, and the Second Gentleman will attend. Following, the President and the First Lady will travel to Wilmington, Delaware where they will remain overnight. On Sunday evening, the President and the First Lady will return to the White House. On Monday, the President will welcome the Vegas Golden Knights to the White House to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup victory Later, the President will host President Joko Widodo of Indonesia for a bilateral meeting at the White House on November 13, 2023. During the visit, President Biden will reaffirm the U.S. commitment to deepening our nearly 75-year-long partnership between the world's second- and third-largest democracies. On Tuesday, the President will travel to San Francisco, California, to host representatives from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies for APEC Economic Leaders' Week (AELW). President Biden will highlight the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy, our longstanding economic ties with the Asia-Pacific, the surge of job-creating investments from APEC economies into the United States in recent years, and the role of the U.S. economy in driving growth and innovation in the Asia-Pacific and globally. He will also reaffirm our commitment to partnering with APEC economies to chart the next chapter of sustainable, inclusive regional growth, further strengthen the ties between our economies and our populations, and support American families and workers. On Friday evening, the President will return to the White House. |
| November 9, 2023 21:12 EST |
Travel Pool Report #15: JBA wheels down AF1 was wheels down at JBA at 8:55 p.m. There were no visitors to the press cabin during the flight. POTUS stepped off the plane at 9:04 and walked to M1. M1 was wheels up at 9:10 and with that - handing off to the in-town pool From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to the White House: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of November 9, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/367618