Obama looks to boost Gulf tourism with family trip (the save Michelle's face begins!)

Associated Press ^ | 8-13-10 | Julie Pacce

[Justaham]

President Barack Obama is heeding his own advice to American vacationers, taking his family to the Gulf Coast this weekend to help the sagging tourism industry. The president will arrive Saturday and spend just over 24 hours in the Panama City, Fla., area, a quick jaunt in contrast to the family's upcoming 10-day vacation to Martha's Vineyard, known as a destination for the wealthy and privileged.

White House officials dismiss questions about the length of the family's stay, saying that has no relation to the president's commitment to the region's recovery.

"The president is deeply committed to the folks in the Gulf region," said White House spokesman Bill Burton. He said Obama wants to ensure the people of the Gulf Coast are "made whole again after what was a terrible catastrophe."

Obama's been promoting the idea of Gulf travel as a way for Americans to help the region's recovery. The White House says the Obamas and daughter Sasha (her sister Malia's at summer camp) plan to spend much of their time in the Gulf enjoying the area's recreational activities.

[Gaffer]

need to add FUMO!!!!

[Gaffer]

Betcha that little bracelet on his arm says “If this poofter is found, please deliver him to his Mommy at.....”

[a fool in paradise]

Boost tourism?

Michelle is Vacation Girl!

First was 'Tourist Guy' followed by 'Looter Guy' and now introducing: 'Vacation Gal!' ()

[a fool in paradise]

Bet he schedules a few more fundraisers as he travels through the region. He’s fundraising for the DNC (from well-heeled trial lawyers) on the public dime.

[Carley]

Is he leaving moochelle in the Gulf and taking the rest of the family to Martha’s Vineyard?

[Justaham]

He’s leaving Moochelle in the Gulf to eat cake with the cows to save her face.

[SuziQ]

"The president is deeply committed to the folks in the Gulf region," said White House spokesman Bill Burton. He said Obama wants to ensure the people of the Gulf Coast are "made whole again after what was a terrible catastrophe."

Total horse hockey! If that were the case, they'd have been there earlier, and stayed for at least as long as they've been staying on their other vacations in tony areas of the country, and the world, this summer.

[RummyChick]

I think this will hurt them. How much are we paying for them to jaunt to Florida for 24 hours only then to go for a LONG vacation in an elite community.

Marie Michelle can’t stand criticism and neither can her thin skinned Husband.

[shibumi]

"*Nothing* can save her face. It’s beyond redemption. [but there’s always reconstructive surgery]"

I think they've come a long way -

Considering what they had to work with -

[dixiechick2000]

That is exactly what I expect from Michelle Antoinette and The Won.

You’re right...the country is not that dumb, and it won’t work in their favor. But, it will work against them.