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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S Greene Said on

BET is no longer Black owned……DUHHHHHHHH!



Shay Said on

I know this is not news, but we can’t expect too much from BET. I mean, if it doesn’t have anything to do with the music industry or crazy reality shows, they really don’t have much to say. I mean school starts back around January 6 after the Christmas Holidays. With the Obama’s status and money, we all know there will be some accomodations made in the Washington, D.C. area for the Obamas to live for a couple of weeks. I’m sure there are some very nice hotels suites in the area. So, let us focus on the change that is coming and not who will be living in the White House with the Obamas, where they will live, and what they do when they get there. The only thing that I am concerned is the change Pres. Obama is bringing so that my son can have a better chance in life.



Brain Said on

You know what is happening in our country right now is so important to this nation and African American ( Black) people as a whole. I am so excited and grateful to see that the majority of us could see how unimportant this new is, and should not have even been released. We have to much to be proud of and much bigger fish to fry, than deal with nonsense like this. Hey BET the election is over, and now the real batte is about to begin. This Honorable man is really going to need our support. Believe me, it was A GREAT honor to Make History, Now He and WE have to Preserve It. WE NEED TO STAY FOCUS. YES WE CAN



Costa Rica Said on

There is nothing racial about this “news” article. Then again “THIS IS NOT NEWS AT ALL”. You absolutely can’t blame them for trying, I would have too. I agree with the other comments, I love the Obama’s with all my heart but I don’t want every strory to be about race. I think that Obama is a strong man and will not allow that to happen, quietly anyways. I believe the tradition should stay in place. I would like to know what is going on there until Jan 15th. BET….can you tell us that? That just might be considered news! Did you ever think that maybe the Obama’s were bright enough to have several back up plans?



cecilenoe Said on

obama ask ,but it’s not bush he denying ,the rule blair denying it. but that ok he can work on something else ,no bias no bull obama just and his family have to be careful . highest security for them before the innauguration and moving to the house.too. god bless them.and myself and my country too europe. where i’am born. not haitien. i’am not i’am a black french mother ,father black french.,…not immigrant either…………..for those they ask me the question………..lol.



linda Said on

THIS IS NOT A RACIST ISSUE…IF NO OTHER PRESIDENT WAS ALLOWED TO MOVE IN EARLY WHY SHOULD HE…BECAUSE HE’S BLACK…YEAH RIGHT..AND FOR THE RECORD I’M A BLACK WOMAN BUT EVERYTHING IS NOT ABOUT RACE!



BadHabit Said on

This is old news and no big deal. Stop sending me newsletters with trash for content. Give me something I wouldn’t usually get from other sources, and sooner. THIS IS NO BIG DEAL PEOPLE!



TOMMY Said on

LETS LEAVE THINGS LIKE IT IS TOMORROW IS A NOTHER DAY TO .TODAY MR G W. B DAY .THE 20TH IS O. B. DAY



GODS CHILD Said on

That’s not a big deal, it is already booked! Please don’t try and make this a BLACK thing. I can see if they told him no he couldn’t move in on the 15th, now that’s news! Please people grow up. I’m starting to think that Black people are the one’s causing a lot of foolish gossip about nothing. I thought it was time for a change, stop doing what you know and pay attention to GOD! get in your word and praise GOD and pray for one another, not our will but his will be done! The best thing we can do is pray for Obama and his family and stop gossiping about stupid stuff. I pray for everyone who was involved in this news report and everyone who had a comment. I pray that you be Blessed in your heath, your finances, your mind and i pray that your whole family be saved and highly favored in Jesus name.



SORRY Said on

BET IS ALWAYS WAGING A BET. GAMBLING WITH PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS ABOUT RACISM. WELL, I AGREE THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT NEWS!! SO I WONDER. I PLACE MY BET ON HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL UNSUBSCRIBE TO YOUR MAGAZINE DUE THIS TYPE OF BULL.

THE BET IS ON!!!



minouchee Said on

i luv obama’s family . their look so cool.



george Said on

Time fo’ da black nig ta step up an’ demand Obama be allowed ta use da Blair crib cuz he iz da incoming savior an’ king. It iz tyme ta put da whitey nig in his place sho ’nuff!



sorry Said on

George, come on now! BET is white owned now. Some of your words, they are loving it right now because that is just what the doctor ordered. Not saying that you don’t have a right to your opinion but we are better than that. I would like to refer to my self as a beautiful Black Woman.

Love you back!!!!



Ms. Dee Said on

I agree with the majority of the posters. This is NOT NEWS!!! BET stop trying to incite an argument. Now if you want to talk about changing the format of your television programming to something that inspires our younger generation to want to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc…, then I’m totally with you. THAT would be news!!!! Try again!

And if President (I’m tired of saying elect) Obama wants to come to DC earlier to get his daughters in school, I’m all for it. I’m sure they can spare a few dollars to rent a place for a month until they are in the White House. I do appreciate them wanting to get their daughters acclimated to their new school environment asap. Great parents, and soon to be Great First Family!!! LOVE THEM!!!!



cecilenoe Said on

some of u shut their hell up, some of you even they are black against on the site shut your hell up if some of u don’t have nothing to said.
ok ,like i said it’s ok. them leave my men alone ..moved one with your life.
crib cuz he iz da incoming savior an’ king it iz iyme ta put da whitey nig in his place sho’nuff shut your hell up. moved one ,and those they said i’am black well they are a lot black ,but which one are you, because some of u ,against obama more then ever even they can be black.that not mean anything.if you don’t support a black like you. and because you said loud i’am does not mean anything. lol………………



Understood Said on

It is tradition that the new President moves in 5 days before inauguration. Not being able to move in A MONTH EARLY because it is unavailable is not something to report on. I am more than sure that if there were no visitors scheduled to stay between now and Jan. 15, the Obamas would be in now. Find some news and give me a real story!



cecilenoe Said on

free brian nichols ,obama barack .well nichols do what they call the best thing when people the white racism was against him ,and they give him life in jail nichols will free himself don’t worry .lol……….



Sorry Said on

Truth is reality. The Obama family is not worried about moving in so early at this time. After the 20th, they will be in the White House. As as we watch with closely during the election, one of his major concerns was all about “Education”. Making sure that everyone received the same education and resources. Well I wonder what has happened to some people when trying to understand what they wrote in these blogs. A HOT MESS!!

YES WE CAN!!! STRIVE TO BECOME THE GREATEST NATION THAT THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN!!! THANK GOD WE CAN BE AS ONE NOW. GOD BLESS THE OBAMA FAMILY!!



chocolate Said on

THIS IS SO TRUE WHERE IS THE NEWS AND WE CAN READ AND WE KNOW THAT THERE WANT BE NO OPENING IN THE NEW SCHOOL UNTELL AFTER THE NEW YEAR SO STOP TRYING TO MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTTING BET U SHOULD GO A REPORT NEWS AND FIND OUT HOW TO HELP PEOPLE SAVE THERE JOBS AND HAVE MONEY IN OUR POCKETS



HarvestWord Said on

GREAT!!!! It’s a GOOD THING that he is not getting in as tradition would have it or that his wife did not wear the traditional name brand dress as most traditional first wives. HELL he represent CHANGE. Now you go out and break some old traditional stereotypes!!! LOOK AT GOD WORK. See how he is moving in this man life, how he is ordaining Barack’sfootsteps.