Obama Makes Campaign Stop of Sorts at Lincoln Memorial (Photo op)

Wall Street Journal ^ | April 9, 2011 | Carol E. Lee

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EXCERPT

“I just wanted to say, real quick, that because Congress was able to settle its differences, that’s why this place is open today and everybody’s able to enjoy their visit,” he said. “And that’s the kind of future cooperation I hope we have going forward. Because this is what America is all about: Everybody from different places enjoying those things that bind us together.”

“It is wonderful to spend time with you guys, I hope you have a great time,” Mr. Obama added.

The president then climbed back down the stairs, shaking hands all along the way.

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Reuters Pictures 3 hours ago

U.S. President Barack Obama greets crowds of tourists at the Lincoln Memorial a day after Congress came to agreement on funding the federal government, emphasizing that national parks, monuments and museums are open and filled with visitors, in Washington D.C. , April 9, 2011.

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http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2011/04/obama-victory-lap-at-the-lincoln-memorial.html

Obama Victory Lap at Lincoln Memorial

April 09, 2011 3:53 PM

ABC News’ Tahman Bradley Reports:

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[FlingWingFlyer]

“OMG! I went to the Lincoln Memorial and saw a celebrity!”

[JohnBrowdie]

“you are all very welcome. I built it just for you”.

[cartervt2k]

If only that Lincoln statue could speak...

[denydenydeny]

And that’s the kind of future cooperation I hope we have going forward. Because this is what America is all about: Everybody from different places enjoying those things that bind us together.”

Of course not a word of this during the previous congressional term, when it was all "I won."

[Zeppelin]

Someone should photoshop Lincoln’s middle finger in an upright position.

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[GRRRRR]

I see stupid people...

Seriesly...if I had been there, I would have been screaming at the top of my lungs, WHERE’S The Birth Certificate, you Kenyan born, POS!! FUBO...

It would have been ugly...

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Taking adulation for averting a shutdown? Shameless publicity whore.

[Competition clutch]

Pants crease alert.

Somebody tell Brooks.

[onyx]

LOL. What’s that girl holding? It’s placed superbly!

[maggief]

Looks like it was carefully staged ...

http://www.daylife.com/photo/00Rx80n8Lw4bT?__site=daylife&q=obama

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0flVe0E6gMdEz?__site=daylife&q=obama

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09it0kkb0oaIu/610x.jpg

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The Obster must be trying to convince himself that his side won.

[maggief]

Wonder how much this stunt cost the taxpayers?

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[Protect the Bill of Rights]

WHy didn’t he go to Williamsburg? A-hole. He never had any intention of going.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

The agent bringing up the rear looks like he’s a hurtin’.

[Gator113]

Trip here, trip now.

[GoCards]

Barf! Campaign Mode right there!