Posted on 03/07/2014 5:24:07 PM PST by Sub-Driver
March 07, 2014, 02:16 pm WH defends Obama's Key Largo vacation
By Justin Sink
White House spokesman Josh Earnest defended President Obama's weekend vacation in Key Largo, despite the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, arguing Obama would be able to monitor events from Florida.
What the president will be doing this weekend in Florida is essentially what the president would be doing back at the White House. It's just that the weather will be a little warmer, Earnest told reporters aboard Air Force One.
The president is looking forward to spending some time with his wife and daughters, who are traveling down to Florida as well, he continued. There are some recreational amenities on the property, including workout facilities, tennis courts, a couple of golf courses.
If there is an opportunity for the president to enjoy some of those amenities, then he'll do that. What he will do, and what he is looking forward to doing, is getting a little downtime in the warm weather with his wife and daughters.
Earlier this week, there was speculation the president could scrap the trip his third vacation of the year because of the crisis. But Earnest downplayed the suggestion, saying deputy national security adviser Tony Blinken is traveling to Florida with Obama, along with the regular assortment of communication tools allowing the president to attend secure briefings.
We have complete confidence the president can handle all the responsibilities he has," Earnest said.
The White House spokesman also said it was not unusual for the president, vice president, secretary of State and national security adviser to all be out of the nation's capital. John Kerry and Susan Rice are traveling on business, while Vice President Biden is visiting the Virgin Islands for his second vacation there in three months.
Most of the people you described have as their job description traveling overseas to represent the interests of the United States. I wouldnt be surprised if this is a fairly regular occurrence," Earnest said.
Thank you!
Its very rewarding to be appreciated!
one per month? Not bad. And don’t forget: Valerie Jarrett will “man” the White House while Reggie Love vacats with Obozo and her Royal Hind-Ass.
Hahahahahahahahahahaha... (gasp!) ...hahahahahahaha!
Let him go. At least there is some hope that by now he has learned how to vacation.
Let him go. At least there is some hope that by now he has learned how to vacation.
I can understand some of this. I would not want want to live in the White-House if I were president.
If I were president I would move the official presidential residence from the White-House to Camp David. The White-House should be turned into a museum. It is in a difficult area to defend from a terrorist attack and the presidents’ movements cause all sorts of traffic issues.
I don’t know big the Camp David compound is but Obama could possibly even have a putting green installed there if he wanted to use golf to relieve stress
I think you and the president have different issues. His is more along the lines of being one of the laziest sons of bitches God ever strung a gut through.
Clown Prince nobama remains THE Clown Prince.
If this were a Republican, the media would be showing a split screen, with Ukraine in flames on one side, and Bush on a golf course or a boat on the other side, 24/7. You know they would.
Right.
Where's Reggie?
FMCDH(BITS)
I am 66 years old and have worked full time continuously since the day after I graduated from college, and I have earned a good living. The 3 vacations that O has taken this year have cost more than every penny I have paid in federal taxes my entire working life.
"Some recreational amenities"? By golly, I would say so.
For avid golfers like Obama, the property boasts two championship 18-hole golf courses. The club also has a swimming lagoon, tennis courts, a spa and fitness center, a private airport and more than a dozen restaurants among its varied offerings."
Gosh, I wonder if he will give any speeches on "income inequality" while he's there.
Damn!...only one of those was worthwhile.
rofl
As MAD Magazine would say, “the usual gang of idiots’.
Hey, it’s March ... that’s only one vay-cay per month. Give the brother a break, he’s working hard ... or is that hardly working?
I am so sorry. I still take a 4 day camping trip each year, but most of my vacation time is at my house.
3 vacations in less than 3 months, F-Obama. I can’t wait to see him leave this planet.
Why doesn’t get “verified” so he can get a legitimate job. I wish the organization would have refused him access as should have Pelosi.
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