Obama will not use traditional phrase, "so help me God" while being sworn in [place your bets]

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[syriacus]

The Constitution does not require the use of the phrase, "so help me God" as a person is sworn in as President.

George Washington added the phrase, and every succeeding President has used it.

Obama, who likes change, might not use the phrase.

[Gator113]

Allahu Akbar would work well for him.

Or perhaps, boomshakalaka... loosely translated; “In your face”.

[LiberConservative]

“So help me Obama”

[1_Rain_Drop]

“So help me, Me...uh...chelle”

[syriacus]

If the Justice says it, he says it. Justice Roberts won’t let us down.

Great point. I'll mention it to my friend.

[syriacus]

Allahu Akbar would work well for him. Or perhaps, boomshakalaka... loosely translated; “In your face”.

I hadn't thought of this before...maybe he will "take ill" and have to be sworn in privately.

Biden will get sworn in publicly as Veep.

[mass55th]

"What are the odds that Obama will not use the phrase? "

The real bet should be: Will he or won't he use a teleprompter to repeat the oath of office?

[syriacus]

The real bet should be: Will he or won't he use a teleprompter to repeat the oath of office?

LOL!

[lado]

He’ll probably be sworn in on a Koran with a fake Bible dustcover over it.

[Kevmo]

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