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Al Roker on going to first lady’s 50th: ‘Literally a house party' at the White House
NBC's Today Show ^ | January 20, 2014 | Eun Kyung Kim

Posted on 01/20/2014 5:35:00 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

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There was a not-so-super-secret dance party going on at the most recognizable mansion in the nation’s capital Saturday night.

A birthday party to celebrate Michelle Obama's 50th birthday took place at the White House, and it was studded with celebrities, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Smokey Robinson, James Taylor, Gladys Knight and Herbie Hancock. Guests were treated to performances by Beyoncé and John Legend.

Among the 500 guests were TODAY's own Al Roker and his wife, ABC correspondent Deborah Roberts.

Speaking to the TODAY team by phone Monday morning, Roker described the event as "literally a house party that happened to be at the White House.

"Sasha and Malia had invited a lot of their friends, so there were a lot of young people," Roker reported....

(Excerpt) Read more at today.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fawningmedia; flotusmichelle; michelleobama; nbcnews; obama
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To: cableguymn

Well, at least Moochelle stayed “home” for her birthday. It could have cost us a lot more if she had taken half the federal government and 2 dozen celebrities to Paris for her imaginary coronation.


21 posted on 01/20/2014 8:56:46 PM PST by Avid Coug
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To: DManA

If he didn’t poop his pants I’m sure he ruined his shorts another way.


22 posted on 01/20/2014 9:09:26 PM PST by Organic Panic
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To: Avid Coug

not so lucky.. Remember kind idiot left her behind so she could enjoy Hawaii with out him. So he had to take a second flight on our dime out.


23 posted on 01/20/2014 9:20:26 PM PST by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: cableguymn

“Remember kind idiot left her behind so she could enjoy Hawaii with out him.”

At least that part I can understand. :D


24 posted on 01/20/2014 9:30:50 PM PST by Avid Coug
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To: kennedy
True...Iguesswhenyouareroyaltythepeonswillbeforcedtopayit.
25 posted on 01/21/2014 4:10:07 AM PST by ExCTCitizen (2014theyearofdeadRINOs)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yes....they were parking cars and busing tables.


26 posted on 01/21/2014 4:47:25 AM PST by Yorlik803 ( Church/Caboose in 2016)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

500 HUNDRED....500 HUNDRED GUESTS???? OMG!!!!


27 posted on 01/21/2014 5:14:02 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I’m sure the Obamas ran this as a charity event, collecting money to donate to inner city homeless shelters. (sarcasm)


28 posted on 01/21/2014 5:19:16 AM PST by grania
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