Obamas Denied Early Stay at Presidential Guesthouse

December 13th, 2008

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Obamas denied presidential guesthouse. Barack Obama may be the most popular incoming president in recent memory, but it won’t help him get a bed at Blair House before mid-January. Blair House is where newly elected commanders-in-chief traditionally move in five days before inauguration to the White House. The Obama clan initially “explored the idea” of an early check-in so daughters Sasha and Malia could start school in D.C. immediately after the Christmas break, a spokesperson says. But they were told that pre-scheduled events and guests at Blair House, which also lodges visiting dignitaries, prevents a move before Jan. 15. “The Blair House, the president’s guest house for visiting dignitaries, is available to President-elect Obama and his family starting Jan. 15, as is historically the case,” says Sally McDonough, a D.C. spokesperson. “As for any conversation, I don’t comment on specific conversations about transition details.” Obama’s transition team spokesperson says the White House has been “extremely accommodating” to the Obamas, and that process has been “smooth and friendly.”

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de Said on

they should be able to stat there



Johnny Bravo Said on

He had a $ 50M fund. I’m sure there’s enough left to get a nice suite at the Watergate if they want to go early. This report makes it look like there is a race issue. Is every report about Obama going to center on race? It’ll be a long 4 years.



HU Said on

I’d like everyone to notice how BET sends out emails trying to incite racial ire amongst blacks. I am unsubcribing from this crap. BET is a joke online and definitely on television.



Connie Said on

So! Where’s the news?. Where’s the controversy? Why WOULD the Obamas be allowed to move in early, especially if the place is booked with visiting dignitaries as is the custom and tradition? Even if the place were not “booked” why would Obama or any other president be allowed to move in early? Can the person who wrote this article answer any of these questions?



LYNN Said on

HU…HOW ELSE WOULD ..’AFRICAN AMERICANS” .. HEAR ABOUT ..”CERTAIN NEWS”.. CONCERNING HOW WE ARE BEING TREATED?. ALOT OF NEWS WON’T BE COVERED AND WILL BE COVERED UP!..AS IN THE PAST FOUR HUNDRED YEARS!.I GUESS YOU THINK ..”FOX NEWS “..REPORTS A MORE BALANCED VIEW OF THE WORLD AND AMERICA HUH??



sylviafaye7 Said on

The family could stay in officer quarters temp on a military base until the time comes ..faye



Sanna Said on

I agree, this is not news to get folks uptight about. The Obama camp knew what was customary, but just asked to see if they could get in there a little early for the sake of the girls. It cost us nothing to ask. I see their point. The Obama camp is resourceful, they will find a nice alternative. And HU, it’s not just BET that sends out emails like this, I actually heard it first on CNN XM radio while driving home from work. News is news, and it is a business. If BET doesn’t report the news they are in business to cover, all the others will.



cecilenoe Said on

well it’s not a big probleme ,but united -states of america still be on the rule of british. them is blair would want him moved then ,he can accept ,it ’s more secure for the family obama to moved before the innauguration first for their two daughters ,highest protection for the family obama and himself.
because some did not accept yet even ,he will be the president ,then they must be careful. before the innauguration .well those he still don’t accept obama as the next president must need to leave the men alone.and go one with their life.
well that ok’ obama .well the rule british still there in usa. then just be careful.



Anna Said on

I THOUGHT THIS WAS NEWS THEY MADE IT SEEM LIKE HE WAS TOLD HE COULDNT MOVE INTO THE GUESTHOUSE, THEY JUST SAID THAT THE PRESIDENT ELECT CANT MOVE IN UNTIL 5 DAYS BEFORE THE INGURATION, WHY IS THIS A STORY?



jazzeme Said on

We can’t nit pick at every little thing. Tradition is tradition and the Obama’s can afford a little temporary place for ten days.

He will have a lot of more pressing things to worry about than this.

‘DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF’



TBELL Said on

Everyone is right this is not news . BET, stands for Black Entertainment Television. Not, lets go back to junior high. Plesae give us a break.



Gayleatl Said on

Lynn you told HU right. Thanks!!! Keep your promise HU, you make me think your not a person of your word if you don’t LOL



Kina Said on

No, it’s not a big deal. No, it’s not Racial. Just bare with the little stuff that comes up. The headline got my attention too. I read it and the comments too. Re————–lax.



jessica Said on

This is not news. It is not a big deal to even report this. I don’t think it is a big deal for him. He is a grown man with many resources, he can have his kid go to school there and just stay somewhere else until it’s time to mover in. NOT A ISSUE TO REPORT.



Karen Said on

He did nothing wrong by asking, and Bush did nothing wrong by denying the request.

Obama can work it out like the Clintons did when Chelsa started Sidwell Friends.

How did this information ever get released to the public?



alljoy Said on

I agree with Karen, “How did this information ever get released to the public?” President-Elect Obama should not have a problem staying anywhere he and his family wants…I’m sure someone of kindness and statesmanship will step up and remedy this issue…..This is beyond insulting to the Country.



Grandpap Said on

What about the security aspect, a lot of planning must be be into process due to his higher profile.



prettyone Said on

Come on BET. This is now news. So what!!!!

I’m an OBAMA fan and from Chicago. Happen to have worked with Michelle and all of that – worked on the campaign, etc., etc.

Report some real news.



S Greene Said on

Beware of Greeks bearing false gifts!
Just because you call yourself BET (Black Entertainment Television), doesn’t make you black. Blackness went out the door with the multimillion dollar deal that Bob Johnson got when he sold BET to white folks. I know, because I live in DC so I get the word first hand.
We must hold BET accountable to delivering quality programs and information. Do your homework people, you need to checkout who really owns BET and what they stand for. It’s negative reporting like this that reeks of attempts to continue racist thinking. It’s OBAMA Time ya’ll……ENOUGH!



cecilenoe Said on

listen american ,now give us a break with your insignifience,blog like talking about the moving my king .my king should and must be an highest security with michelle richarson and malia,and sasha.
no bull ,no bias.
and now enjoy life be -careful before the innauguration ,because things will go crazy. because some racism stil don’t get that yet obama is there president until they will accept that ,things will be better for them.for now we have to celebrat ,our victory. america ,europe ,london, canada , with the nw king obama for the next president of united-states.