He didn’t even read it. Someone may have briefed him on its contents, maybe. As they walked to the green to make a putt.
When I think of Obama, I always think of a report/rumor which came out during the final weeks of the campaign back in ‘08, that Obama’s people were upset at Bill Clinton for something he mentioned on the stump. Essentially what Clinton allegedly said was Obama told his staff (in regards to the banking crisis perhaps) to just come up with something and he’ll sell it. I guess Clinton meant to praise Obama’s ability at persuasion but it came off as though that’s all Obama was, a super duper salesman who can convince people of anything.
Regardless of the validity of this report, throughout Obama’s time in office i have often been reminded of it, for I think that’s basically what he is: a gifted salesman blessed with a great voice and smile. So why not play golf and shoot hoops all the time? Just tell him what to sell and he’ll sell it.