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Subscribe to RSSAs the White House waits to see what Congress’ next move on the payroll tax holiday will be, the president took Bo, the dog, out for a shopping trip in Alexandria, Va., today.
Rolling up in a shorter-than-usual motorcade, President Obama took a stroll through Petsmart in the Potomac Yards strip mall with Bo on a leash. He paid cash for his purchases, which included a rubber dog bone, as gawking shoppers snapped photos.
He shook hands and wished shoppers, "Happy Holidays," before heading over to Best Buy to purchase presents “for the girls.”
President Obama ignored shouted questions about whether he’d deliver his daughters' gifts (which we here at First Read will not unveil) in person.
But the jaunt to the mall highlighted that, for now, he’s waiting in D.C., while his family is in Hawaii, the president's birth state.
As the president went for his credit card to pay for the games and gift cards, he said, "Let's see if my credit card still works. It will be really embarrassing if it doesn't go through.”
The credit card went through just fine.
His last stop was at Pizzeria Del Ray to pick up three pizzas. While working the rope line outside, one man told him he disagreed with him on the Keystone Pipeline, but liked what he’s doing otherwise. The president replied, “Thank you,” before shaking another hand and wishing somebody else “Merry Christmas.”
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Some nice *bling* for Michelle is always a winner!
Maybe I-Pads or a Kindle for the girls?
Bo needs a personalized Bears jersery! ☺
Speaking of shopping, I am happy to report I am officially finished, now can someone get me a drink, please?
Feisty, the open sign is lit and the bar is open! Help yourself to anything. First round is on me!
Did you get yourself a nice large tin of that 3 flavored popcorn?
I sure did Al!
Nothing in the world better than Garrett's *popcorn*!
Well, other than Feisty's famous salty blend! ;o)
When I got home there was a package of Clara's, KC homemade caramels waiting!
Believe me, they are too DIE FOR!
Dang so-called family values Teapublicans, if they make the president spend the holidays alone, they will truly be the worst example of the Christmas spirit.
Maybe he should pick up a book for himself devoted to job creation! You know the ones who don't recommend increasing taxes to fund programs most Americans don't need!
Robin hot in NM-- Hey, who ran in 2010 on JOBS? What jobs bill have Teapublicans produced? Barking up the wrong tree, "dog"...
And Palin just asked why President Obama hates Christmas so much -- Oh no she didn't! Apparently the ultra conservative crazies don't like the White House Christmas card, but come to find out, it is WAY more Christmas-like than cards from Republican presidents in the past. Why do conservatives hate a cute dog (Bo) next to the fireplace (with boughs of holly), OMG?! I'm surprised ditzes like Palin aren't saying the president hates Christmas because he is staying in Washington to help suffering Americans.
I don't take back my remarks (1.5) but will apologize for the timing.
I hope the First Family has a wonderful Christmas and am sorry they have to spend it apart. And I hope the same for all of you.... Merry Christmas everyone. Next week we can go back to arguing.
T.Patriot.... your remarks don't even deserve a reply... please gmab!
Blessings upon the presidential family and our nation. Truly we are blessed.
Robin in NM, you don't have to apologize for anything! The libbies wouldn't let Christmas, or any holiday get in the way of spewing their hatred and viterol! How do you think the phase "no rest for the wicked" got started?
In case I didn't already say so, thanks to both the President and Bo - as well as Michelle, Malia, and Sasha - for the beautiful Christmas card they sent - it's got the place of honor on my mantle!
P.S. - Hope you remembered your PetPerks card, too, Mr. President!
joAnne,
I have the White house Christmas card on my refrigerator.
It is great to see the president out shopping.
Feisty, my shopping is all done, the presents warpped. Will do the food shopping late Thursday.
Its beginning to look alot like Christmas.... snow is falling in St. Paul MN !
Same here Northstar! Did some serious stimulating of the economy today! ☺
Thanks! I know I can always count of you to keep the bar well stocked! lol
PS: I ♥♥♥ the Obama Christmas Card!
Mr. phinephancy just made a great comment. He probably loves to get out like that - no political reason, just get the h#ll out the house and be "normal" for a little bit.
Now why do I feel that the nasty folks are going to rush headlong into this thread ... I ... no, even bashing Nojo is not worth it. Tomorrow dear friends.
Next thread is more fun. Newt & Mittens are going to have a cat fight! Meow!
You know it must be a slow news day if all we have to report is what the President buys for Christmas...
[You know it must be a slow news day if all we have to report is what the President buys for Christmas...]
You must have missed the 10,000 OTHER stories on MSNBC, and chosen to pick on what your president is buying for his family.
Happy Kwaanza to you and yours!
Have a very Merry Christmas Mr. President! It is good for every individual to take a break, and then move forward. The President is wishing for peace on Earth, and good will towards all. The President is of high character, he is loyal to his wife, and he loves his children. The President is very intellectual, very Presidential, and very forceful on issues that are a concern of all Americans. It is good to know this Christmas that President Obama is in the White House, and not a GOP Clown. Just keep in mind Mr. President of what the "Gross Odd People" (GOP), and the "Really Not Competent" (RNC) have NOT DONE this year. They have produced NO jobs Bill. That "Mickey Mouse Mitch McConnell" the "Rat" of GOP Lobbyists has made it very clear. To destroy an American President. Mr. President the Tea Beggers are still spewing their demented "Socially Sadistic" agenda. Like "Nutty Newt" wanting to promote child slavery. Then old "Nutty Newt" gets paid by Freddies Mac. The GOP "Hoodlum's On The Hill" have made it very clear this Holiday Season. Obey the "Goofy Grover" Tax Pledge to the letter, and keep the Koch Brothers financially happy. "Bonehead Boehner" has done everything possible to say NO to the President, and has thumbed his nose up at the President. Then there is "Crazy Cantor" the leader of the Tea Beggers spewing away, while wearing his Clown Outfit. The GOP Hoodlum's On The Hill" then voted to destroy Social Security, and then they voted for higher tax payer Oil Subsidies. Then the GOP Lobbyists killed the President's Jobs Bill. Where is the GOP Jobs Bill??? That's right! They do not have one!! The President has had to listen to the leader of the "Bonehead Birthers" lead by "Trampy Trump." Then old "Trampy Trump" stated incorrectly that the President is not educated. Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The Party Of NO has got to go!! That is a Christmas Wish for 99% of America. Progressive Power is very concernd about the Middle Class, the Working Poor, the elderly, and the disabled the Holiday Season. Getting ready to vote yet America?? I hope so!
You crack me up! You really think 99% of America is on Obama's side?? You must really be sniffing the glue a bit much. And all the childish name calling? Just speaks volumes of the level of intelligence you "progressives" possess. While I wish you a very happy holidays (since it's now politically incorrect to wish someone a "Merry Christmas" without offending someone), my wish is that next year is that America will be electing a new president!!
[And all the childish name calling?]
And yet you throw a barb about someone's "level of intelligence" and that they are "sniffing glue".
Have no fear, God forgives you, for now...he's just waiting until you have to say the magic word at the Pearly Gates...
Merry Hanukkah!
Facts are facts, Mickey... What other reason would there be for someone to think that 99% of America is behind Obama?
I love that the President even in turmoil surround him remains cool. And that's what republicans and frankly some democrats hate. You're not going to rattle him and he's going to show love for his wife and kids like every great father (and that includes Mr Romney also) whose dedicated.
[I love that the President even in turmoil surround him remains cool.]
The GOP/Tea Party are @!$%#ting the bed right about now trying to figure out how they are going to get around raising taxes...
They'll cave like dominoes next week...and Boehner will probably be forced out. Creepy Cantor wants his job so bad he can smell it.
It's a cryin shame that politics is keeping this family man from his family. I hope '12 is a landslide, but also realize his life would be much easier/happier without the office. Problem is, we really need him...
Obama/Biden '12
Good for the Prez, it's a shame he can't go be in Hawaii
No stress , No worries this year. My first year celebrating Festivus.......
I have my unadorned aluminum pole and friends coming over the 23rd to celebrate with us. And I have had at least on Festivus Miracle already..... No line at the Pharmacy.
Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Joyous Winter Solstice, Happy Kawannaza and whatever else is celebrated this time of year for you personally.
Happy Festivus to all.
Republican's need to remember the old saying ( watch what you wish for you might just get it ). They want deficit reduction, come January 1 2013 they will get $6.2 trillion worth of cuts. $1 trillion dollars they agreed on just to raise the debt. ceiling. The $1.2 trillion in automatic cuts the super committee couldn't agree on ($600 billion in defense cuts and $600 billion in non-discretionary spending cuts ) and the $4 trillion in Bush tax cuts that expire on that same day. That all totals to $6.2 trillion and President Obama doesn't have to do anything but sit back and watch them go in effect. Obama played the Republican's like a real pro and they didn't even see it coming.
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