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President Barack Obama shares a laugh with British Prime Minister David Cameron as they take in March Madness at the University of Dayton Arena on March 13.
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President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron eat hot dogs as they sit in the stands at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton.
Basketball fan-in-chief President Barack Obama is giving British Prime Minister David Cameron a front-row seat to March Madness, taking his European partner to an election swing state for an NCAA tournament basketball game.
Amid cheers, the two leaders entered the University of Dayton Arena on Tuesday for a "First Four" matchup between Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky, a gesture of goodwill during Cameron's official visit to the United States and a way for an incumbent president to reach sports fans in an election year.
-- The Associated Press
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- President Obama, British PM on hand for the First Four
- Obama’s Final Four: Kentucky, Ohio St., Mizzou, UNC
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I don't care what you say, I like the guy, and the whole damn crowd around him looked just like him, everyday american happy basketball fans. Great photo.
Takin' in a college basketball game, particularly March Madness, is probably a LOT more fun that sittin' in some goddamn stuffy room with a dozen aides and lackeys tellin' yer what you are supposed to be sayin' to the other guy.
Ya man!!!
That crowd behind him looked thrilled to be there with our great president!!!
Darn Right.
Damn, now I want a hot dog!!!
Secret Service looks petrified, not so sure anyone looks thrilled; more nervous. And, do they really need to catch Obama and Cameron stuffing their faces? A little dignity for the situation? Maybe snap the photo pre-chomp? Just saying...
I don't see anyone that looks petrified, looks like people having fun, I know that scares some people but it happens randomly sometimes.
The crowd around Mr. Obama are not basketball fans, they are Secret Service.
probably. or they paid lots of money to sit by him. someone should call the WH and ask.
Pretty good disguises, cool how they look like college girls and old men, and goofy geeks having fun, wonder were the glocks and uzzi's are hidden?
Really? The 5' 3" balding guy and the 20 year old chick in a Dayton sweatshirt? Secret Service, huh? The sure lowered their recruiting standards. ; )
humor where has it all gone, good one lol
Remember this - they, like FBI undercovers, CIA, etc, are not all the 6' blonde, blue eyed types. They're all ethnic and both genders. Oh, and guess what? I've seen cops and agents who were in their 30s who could pass for teenagers, and do in UC assignments in schools.
Most likely most of those within 3 seats parimeter are UC SS agents.
Where's Waldo - Where's the Secret Service agents? A fun new game for people of all ages.
yes! The big chick "ice grilling" with the Dayton sweatshirt. All she needs to do is spot something out of the ordinary, pull out her heater, and light some mfing drunk frat boy up! ;)
I love it, our Pres. and the PM, being normal people, Tpubs take notice, you could learn something.
when did the NIT become part of march madness?
It wasn't the NIT
Just wait till his momma gets a look at Berry woffin' down that dog, don't he know the PCRM sez that hot dogs give ya' butt cancer! Perhaps thats why a teleprompter is b e i...... . . . . . . .
Exactly what I was going to say. The article about Hot Dogs giving you butt cancer and all the signs proclaiming it. It this is true Every American would be dead of butt cancer don't you think?
his mama? How about his wiife!
Processed meat goes into the hot dogs meaning every part of the animal .... don't they get the EVERY part?
For what it's worth, the two guys behind them and then the three two rows back that are all dressed the same are most likely.
A couple of potheads enjoying the game?
I am tired of this puke spoiling every sporting event that is televised. When we just want to forget this incompetent oaf and watch some basketball we get his face and ears all over our tv sets. This insecure misfit tries everything he can to feather his own nest. I did not invite this toad into my living room but as always he sticks his face into places where it is not wanted. I am going to research the sponsors of the NCAA game and quit buying their products. Enough with this idiot and anyone that supports or tolerates him.
Come on, you love him.. you can admit it
So do you like him or not? Cut to the chase and spit it out.
but if it was good ol' GW sayin' "I call upon all nations to do everything they can to stop these terrorist killers. Thank you. Now watch this drive." then it would somehow be ok? You Teathugliklans have another thing coming in Nov.
and after making my calls, I will put in a porn tape and commence "backing my fist" - because, I am such as loser! and a HATER!.....EFF YOU!
Uh-oh! I don't think Obama and Cameron read that other article on msnbc about hot dogs causing butt cancer!
And butts cause throat cancer, what a topsy turvy world
For sure!
I love him. It's that simple.
He makes me proud to be an American!!
He wasn't at this game but he caused this: Love It!
http://www.nesn.com/2011/05/fans-chant-usa-during-philles-mets-game-in-a-moment-that-transcends-sports.html
Just another campaign ploy. Not newsworthy.
It was amazing seeing him there, and you could tell how excited everyone in the arena was -- especially those kids who got to play basketball in front of him. What a thrill! I felt so bad for Mississippi Valley State -- losing a lead like that and missing the opportunity to win the first NCAA tourney game in the school's history -- but that will be an experience that none of them will ever forget. I just love this guy . . . and I agree that it's a beautiful photo capturing Americans of many stripes enjoying a college basketball game. Made my day.
I like the thought of him being an every-day guy that can take a bloke to a good old-fashioned American basketball game and enjoy the local cuisine. I agree this is much better than staying in DC and suffering through power point briefs with the British PM. And best of all, he saved the taxpayers money by watching the Mississippi and Kentucky schools, because he can now check the block and claim credit for having great concern for the people in those states in the tornado raveged areas in those states without actually going there.
yoo-hoo! and people say he can't multi-task!
Thoughtful decision making doesn't seem to be high on Southerner's priority list. The 'anybody but Obama' mantra ignores the tendencies of moderate Republicans, women, minorities and Democrats. Tough to win a General Election with just right wing conservatives and religious lunatics.
Interesting exit poll number, btw, that indicates that the vast majority of Santorum voters believe that Obama was born in Kenya!
Front row seats? really? What gives them the right to sit in the front row of a bask...oh right...nevermind.