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Obama and Leno Chat it Up!
Published by Pamela Gentry on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 4:21 am.By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Analyst
March 20, 2009 – President Obama became the first sitting president to appear on a late night talk show. But he handled it well and managed to land a few jokes with host Jay Leno while keeping it real about the current economic crisis facing the nation.
Leno will surely see a ratings boost if the lines that formed outside the Los Angeles studio are any indication of interest in the commander-in-chief’s appearance. Some folks camped outside almost 24 hours to get a shot at being in the audience.
While the president didn’t break any news, he did confirm the progress on the “first pooch,” giving a timeline of early April when the family returns from Europe. “When we get back, the dog will be in place,” Obama said. Admitting to the old adage, he joked, “They say if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”
During his appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Obama’s dress was presidential, wearing a red tie and his American flag pin. He walked out to thunderous applause.
Keeping the interview light and yet serious, Obama addressed the government bailout of AIG. “The immediate bonuses that went to AIG are a problem,” he admitted. “But the larger problem is we’ve got to get back to an attitude where people know enough is enough.”
As for adjusting to the personal side of life in the White House, Obama is having a basketball hoop added, he told Leno.
Obama’s visit to California included a tour of the Edison Electric Vehicle Technical Center in Pomona, Calif., where he spoke to workers. Following the tour he visited the Miguel Contreras Learning Center in Los Angeles where he held a town hall meeting with local residents.
California is faced with a 10 percent unemployment rate and budget short falls. That could be why he was joined by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. California was able to keep the state up and running with stimulus dollars allotted in the American Recovery Act.
The White House scheduled the president’s appearance on the late night talk show as part of a targeted outreach to fill folks in on his economic agenda. Leno follows the prez’s appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” where he made his NCAA Final Four picks and previews his appearance on “60 Minutes” Sunday and his prime-time news conference Tuesday.
Did you see the president on the “Tonight Show?
@ Lilly no you didnt hit a nerve I was just saying you cant call the man an idiot, I’m sure youre resume’ is impressive but thats not the point I was making. Hey the facts are the facts, thats what songbird said you can take it anyway you want to, I think an idiot is a person who is not interested in helping his country, only his pockets. BET why do you let people come on and say derogatory things? that whole Lilly wants a —— why would you even LET that one get by? thats disgraceful.
@ Lilly stammering idiot I am not lol, your whole nonsense about the wizard behind the curtian wow. So all of the information I provided you call it stammering? how do you explain everything I mentioned? or dont you care about your fellow citizens who are suffering? what was songbird going to offer them?
Anna you reply like a typical Obama zombie, pointing out grammatical errors on a blog instead of saying what you disagree on about my comments. Your comment on Harvard degrees and how many people you know who has a degree says a lot about you. There are many people with degrees who do not have the sense to come out of the rain. If you do not know now that Obama is a puppet for Pelosi then there is no hope for you, because you have become an idol worshiper and Obama is your idol.
Bama get it right, I didnt say how many people I knew who had advanced degres I said did you know any? that was in your response to hes an idiot lol, I also said you might not like him or what he stands for but he’s not an idiot, you can say whatever about him like or not, but he’s done more for the country in the short period of time he’s been in, you can see that, I know 3 people who lost their homes to forclosure because they lost their jobs, do you know how many people didnt have an income at all before the stimulus?
so many people dont understand that these were middle class people who lost everything, and songbird wasnt going to help anyone, that is what my point is. As far as idol thats funny, I just give credit where credit is due you and he helped many citizens in this country.
I’m sorry I forgot to add that I’m a property manager at an apartment complex in Mass. I cant tell you how many people moved in because they lost their homes. I also couldnt begin to tell you how many people I have to take to housing court, then these same people go on to live with family members or friends, thats why I take it personal I see this everyday. If someone is able to give me some amount of money I can work a payment plan out for them, so many people dont have any money theres nothing I can do, can you imagine how it feels to go to court and see children with their parents and know that theyre not going to have anywhere to live? the people in the country need help thats my only point, you cant knock someone who’s trying to give it.
YOUR THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT SITS IN A TRAILER WITH A CAN OF BUD !! NO A.C.. A REBEL FLAG HANGING OVER THE EX PRESIDENT’S PICTURE, AND YOUR WIFE WALKING AROUND THE PLACE WITH A APRON ON WITH A BLACK EYE.
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This is what I’ve been saying about people using false names to post. C’mon BAMA IS A PUPPET FOR REDNECKS, how are these people able to post all of this nonsense?
Wow, all the Obama haters are on here today. Well, get a education go into politics and challenge our president intellectually not on a stupid blog where no body cares. Oh that’s right you are NOT QUALIFIED to judge the president. LOL. Wonder what you’d be saying if grandpa McCain and crazy Palin won? Walk a mile in President Obama’s shoes before you post again LOOSERS!!!
Payton BET and all the bloggers on BET are sick to death of all you lengthy and multiple comments. You try to dominate the entire and often insult those who disagree with you. GET A LIFE DUDE!
@Shelia
I never insult someone for disagreeing with me. It isn’t my fault that people aren’t’ accustomed to actually READING a paragraph. Is this a blog? Yes! Are blogs forums for the sharing of ideas? Yes! How can you speak on behalf of BET? Do you work there? If so I would love to come there and explain to the network how they have a profoundly negative impact on the overall culture by creating such an elementary programming schedule as well as this “GO Obama” blog. GET A BRAIN…GIRL!
Payton,
What makes you think that people aren’t accustomed to reading a paragraph. Why do you think that your education is so superior to that of other BET bloggers? From reading previous comments I can see that people are getting tired of your very long comments. You try to dominate the thoughts and ideas of every one that posts here and supports President Obama. Other blogs support certain people why can’t BET support who it wants. GET A LIFE!
Payton, Payton, Payton…give it a break! Why not take all your imagined superior intellect and create your own blog where you can spew all of your so called economic knowledge and political wisdom? Then you can ramble on unencumbered by opposing opinions; just the way you like.
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