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VIPs hunger for invite to first Obama state dinner
Chicago Tribune ^ | November 23, 2009 | Katherine Skiba

Posted on 11/23/2009 1:51:14 PM PST by ConservativeStatement

WASHINGTON - -- What's the hottest ticket in the nation's capital?

An engraved invitation to Tuesday's White House State Dinner, the first hosted by President Barack Obama.

He and the first lady will honor Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister -- in a big way, and in their way. In a departure from the most traditional venue, the elegant, high-ceilinged State Dining Room, the Obamas instead will gather with a few hundred VIPs in a huge, heated tent on the South Lawn.

The guest list for the black-tie gala remains a closely guarded secret, so there's heavy speculation about who may turn up. Expect Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill. Several Chicago notables are good bets, such as talk show diva Oprah Winfrey, hotel billionaire Penny Pritzker, businessman Marty Nesbitt and physician Eric Whitaker.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bho44; bhostatedinner; india; indianamericans; obama; singh; vips
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And the beat goes on...
1 posted on 11/23/2009 1:51:16 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
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so is this to celebrate and laugh at the sheep who were foolish enough to open pandora’s box by electing this wicked shepherd.


2 posted on 11/23/2009 1:53:30 PM PST by applpie
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I would love to be invited, just for the opportunity to give my regrets.


3 posted on 11/23/2009 1:54:02 PM PST by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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What’s wrong with the State Dining Room?


4 posted on 11/23/2009 1:58:53 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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In a tent... My word, how classless is this couple. Bet they use paper plates and plastic utensils.
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5 posted on 11/23/2009 1:59:33 PM PST by carton253 (Ask me about Throw Away the Scabbard - a Civil War alternate history.)
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Why have it on the friggin’ lawn in November? Have you tried to walk on grass in high heels? Are they going to put up port-a-potties for the invited VIPs?


6 posted on 11/23/2009 1:59:49 PM PST by NEMDF
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Contrast this no-class crowd of Marxist thugs and their sycophants with George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Time for a another change. I'm embarrassed by the Chicago Clowns.
8 posted on 11/23/2009 2:02:43 PM PST by July4 (Remember the price paid for your freedom.)
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Are they serving vegetables grown in the garden?


11 posted on 11/23/2009 2:09:30 PM PST by RepublicanMeansAmerican
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In a departure from the most traditional venue, the elegant, high-ceilinged State Dining Room, the Obamas instead will gather with a few hundred VIPs in a huge, heated tent on the South Lawn

I guess the dumpster behind the White House was already reserved...


12 posted on 11/23/2009 2:10:50 PM PST by reagan_fanatic (Socialism is funny until somebody loses their paycheck)
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So Obama is having a kegger on the north lawn for his friends! And, oh yeah, Prime Minister Singh of India will be there. And a possible appearance by Oprah!

Prime Rib will be served along with a pig roast and authentic Hawaiian poi!

Two aides will play the parts of Vishnu and Durga (Ganesha will not make an appearance) in a play about Universal Health care.

So make an appearance South Side playas! Yo!


13 posted on 11/23/2009 2:13:13 PM PST by Anitius Severinus Boethius
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*reading Headline Only*

John McCain must be sighing with relief


14 posted on 11/23/2009 2:13:26 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Why do I like Sarah Palin? She pisses off all the right people...)
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What’s wrong with the State Dining Room?

I bet the broccoli from the first garden gives Michele the wind so they have to be out in the breeze. Apparently the Potomac smells better..

16 posted on 11/23/2009 2:13:37 PM PST by IamConservative (I'll keep my money. You keep the change.)
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Another pat each other on the back so they can think they are all doing something good party. Makes me chuckle a LOT.


17 posted on 11/23/2009 2:13:54 PM PST by cubreporter (.)
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The guest list for the black-tie gala remains a closely guarded secret

Oooooooh...gosh...I’m hanging on every word to see who is invited ... :) chuckling a lot again!


18 posted on 11/23/2009 2:14:55 PM PST by cubreporter (.)
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I keep hearing that ‘the garden’ is laced with human waste? Have you heard that?


19 posted on 11/23/2009 2:15:02 PM PST by Outlaw Woman (Why do I like Sarah Palin? She pisses off all the right people...)
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I hope it rains!


20 posted on 11/23/2009 2:18:33 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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