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Obama is on his farewell tour and his stock legitimately could not be higher. Based on last night’s assenting Twitter feed alone, he could’ve walked off-stage with two middle fingers in the air and people would’ve hailed him for being gracious in his exit.
This past weekend, he enjoyed a farewell party with his staff members that lasted until 4 a.m., Saturday morning. Shortly after the party, he flew to Florida (no, not for a round of golf) to be in the wedding of another staff member. I know he’s the President so time doesn’t affect him, but staying up all night with your staff drinking top-shelf scotch only to catch a flight that early (or late?) is something only Dan Bilzerian and The Chainsmokers are capable of. But then to parlay that into being in a wedding? Well, that’s just the stuff legends are made of.
Hell, I struggle to attend wedding after I stay up until midnight after the rehearsal dinner.
But with that being said, I an issue with this entire situation – cocky move by this dude to have Obama as one of his groomsmen. Even cockier move to not make him your best man. I maybe understand including your boss (if you’re close) as a means of goodwill in an effort to get a promotion down the line, but the President of The United States of America? Do a little less, dude.
Even cockier is that it appears as though John Kerry is the wedding officiant. Way to big time everyone by using your wedding, man. Last time I checked, that last thing you want to do at your wedding is upstage the bride yet all everyone’s going to talk about is how you tossed Obama in the middle of your groomsmen and had The Secretary of State officiate everything.
No word on whether or not Obama made a speech and/or took a run at any bridesmaids, though. .
[via The Telegraph]
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I’m glad you circled him so we could find obama in that picture.
Truly no explanation for this.
“Jean, it’ll be you and Kirk, and yeah, Samantha, you’re going to be paired with Barry; you and… *loudly clears throat* THE 44th PRESIDENT….. are about the same height, right?”
Whoever that bridesmaid was gets a story for the ages.
Politics aside, what does this mean for security. Secret Service have to vet the entire wedding party and guests? Metal detectors at the church? I’m genuinely curious.
Sneaking a flask into the wedding must have been a pain in the ass
You can hide anything up there if you believe in yourself.
What in the hell kind of job does this guy have to where Barack is a groomsman and John Kerry is officiating?
I’m gonna take a wild guess and say white house staff
I assumed as much. Has to be a fairly important part of the WH staff though.
White House Trip Director and Obama’s Personal Aide
I’m sure he’s booked a lot of golf courses over the past 8 years
That dude is huge. I thought maybe at first it was perspective/the couple is on a platform but he’s a giant next his bride. And considering Barry is 6’4 this guy is at least 6’8 300lbs.
Apologize for the entirely unnecessary analysis but I had to disseminate.
He might be the White House Trip Director and Personal Aide, but he got that job because ol’ Barry wanted a ringer in his pick-up games
Girl: 10. Guy: 3 + WH gig = 10.
This is either awesome, for the story and for throwing back shots with the President, or terrible, like inviting your grandmother to keep watch over your bachelor party.
I think Barry was “hittin the slopes” on the flight down there.
Even after reading this I still couldn’t manage to muster up any respect for him.
You need to get a life then.
You probably thought Bush was a great president
I was going to comment about how long it would take before this turned into a pro/anti Obama pissing contest, but clearly I was too late.
Only takes one.
So brave.