Posted on 12/11/2008 5:20:49 PM PST by granite
An Obama rejection ... President-elect Barack Obama just got nixed!
Sneed hears the White House has rejected a recent request by Obama to occupy Blair House, the president-elect's Washington residence, at an earlier date.
To wit: Sneed hears Obama wanted to move his family and his transition team to Blair House, which is across from the White House, nearly two weeks before the president-elect historically moves there on Jan. 15 -- five days before the inaugural.
The backshot: A source tells Sneed: "There were reportedly two reasons for the request: Obama's children start school in early January -- and the move could be interpreted as a New Year's symbolic gesture showing the president-elect in a presidential capacity across from the White House on Jan. 2, the day after New Year's Day."
The buckshot: Blair House, the president's guest house for visiting dignitaries, nixed the request. "It was a polite rejection," the source added. "But I'm told Blair House was appalled."
Responses: An Obama spokesman tells Sneed they were told Blair House had guests until Jan. 15. ... Sally McDonough, a spokesman for first lady Laura Bush, tells Sneed: "Respectfully, we are keeping transition conversations quiet. But Jan. 15 is historically the time when incoming presidents occupy Blair House, which is the president's guest house."
Well, I certainly do pray... he's not!
I've told you over and over! Do not... call me Shirley!
Right - I know but there was talk of giving the First Lady a salary or at least that’s what the news in Chicago reported. My friend didn’t state whether it was for the president’s First Lady or the governor’s .....
You know, when Kerry was running I dreaded the thought of Trrezza being first lady. Now even she seems more acceptable then this B!TCH.
My thoughts exactly - my folks refused to listen to Carter or watch him on TV - I refuse to either listen or watch Obama as well .... I can’t stand him or his “ to finally be proud of America” wife ....
People tell me I have to accept them, I never, ever will!
There are 57 million of us of like mind - and more will be coming over to our view within two years of the Obamination running or ruining our country ...
You don't get out much do you?
Go to the mall, you'll see.
-PJ
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