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Who Blocked Obamas from Blair House? Howard!
By Tommy Christopher and Caleb Howe - Politics DailyWhen the Obamas arrived in Washington a bit early to accommodate the start of the school semester, they were unable to stay at the Blair House, traditionally the guest residence for important White House guests. We speculated at the time on who might be so important as to have the house locked down for the period of time the Obamas would need it. It was that Australian dude. here's a cookie. Now observe our far more interesting suggestions: Click on window thumbnails to see inside the rooms.(Guest descriptions in blue are Tommy's, red are Caleb's.) Tony the Tiger: Bush ...
Obamas Head To Secret Hotel in Washington
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyPresident-Elect Barack Obama is moving his family to Washington, DC, this weekend, immediately after they return from their Hawaiian vacation. The goal is to get his daughters, Malia and Sasha, into town in order to start the second semester on time at their new school, Sidwell Friends (a tony Quaker school previously profiled by two deadbeat alums).Obama's first hope was to stay in Blair House, the official White House guest residence, but that idea got nixed. Apparently, it was already booked until January 15th (presumably by George Bush's old frat buddies, in town for one last hurrah).So, ...
10 White House Guests Who Displaced The Obamas
By Tommy Christopher and Caleb Howe - Politics DailyAs Tommy reported yesterday, the First Family-Elect requested to move into the Blair House early so the children wouldn't miss two weeks of school. However, the request was denied by the White House on the grounds that the guest house is full. Makes you wonder what important figures have the place locked down. Tommy and Caleb have a few ideas about the guests at the Blair House who simply can't be replaced by the Obamas. Read on to see them all. ...
White House Making Obama's Daughters Miss School?
By Tommy Christopher and Caleb Howe - Politics DailyThe First Family-Elect has been denied their request to move into Blair House (the White House's guest residence) early so that Sasha and Malia can begin attending school on time. So much for No Child Left Behind. From The New York Times:President Bush's aides have turned down a request from President-elect Barack Obama to move from Chicago into Blair House, the official guest residence across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, in time for Mr. Obama's daughters to start school in Washington on Jan. 5.The Obamas were told that they could move into Blair House on Jan. 15, but no earlier, ...
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