[Bahbah]

Well, it wasn’t about him, so why should he bother.

Besides, he has to show himself to his adorers.

[penelopesire]

KISS THE KING! A good place for a picture worth a thousand words.

[austinaero]

You got it. Plus, he continually has his hand out for cash. Probably sensed he wouldn’t collect much at the Bush event, so hitted up some supporters at the restaurant. He is all about the $$$.

[StarFan]

Well, it wasn’t about him, so why should he bother.

Well GWB made the first few minutes about him. Had he the decency to hang around, he would have heard the President wish him, his wife and two beautiful daughters, the best of luck. Class vs. crass.

[a real Sheila]

actually, I think it was good for O to stay away because the media would IGNORE Bush and fawn all over O, wanting to know HIS analysis of every word Bush had to say.

I’m sure that was probably NOT his reason for staying away though. I seriously doubt he has any consideration for anyone else.

[Hot Tabasco]

Well, it wasn’t about him, so why should he bother.

As a U.S. Senator its his duty to be present for the President's farewell address.........

[noah]

Obama’s the SMART president! remember?
He watched and listened to it on his BLACKBERRY!!
HahHA