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America's love affair with celebrity worship is at the root of the problems we see in the United States today; greed, lack of accountability, selfishness.

I like seeing a multicultural mosaic in the pics like everyone else. Too bad the sexxy babe on site to be photograpghed was Tyra Banks instead on MSNBC's Tamara.

We need to laud intellect, not fame. A talk show host had no place at an event like this.

I always tought that the word "Correspondents" has to do with reporting, journalism, or just sending a Correspondent, like a person or piece of mail to some place. I didn't know that these dinners are made for every lunitic, actor and big-mouth to attend.

What am I missing, besides some Obama cool-aid?

Looks like it was fun. Can't wait till my band performs there next time. LOL Hey, dream big.

Conservatives are so busy trying to view and portray the Obama Administration as just a bunch of far-left liberals bent on destroying the country, but these (and other) photos belie that. You see see in these photos successful Americans of all colors and creeds who are proud of their country and celebrate with a President that they are proud of.

sorry I can't make it this year. Next year

Regular people represented?

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

Oh, by the way why not hold the roast in swat valley you idiot, people are dying !

Burgess Dillard

Where are my tickets?

President Obama is in the right place at the right time in the history of this country. Are we lucky or what???

Prez Obama is one funny guy! A man with many talents. America is so fortunate to have him as our president. God Bless you President Obama!

Ludacris, what disrespect to our country.

President Obama and Wanda Sykes were so funny! I will give it to Steele who did exhibit he has a sense of humor. And the rest of the GOP... most have lost their sense of humor. No humor, no ideas...just the party of no.

i loved this great meeting of the minds. the jokes were great. the country is broke, and we have an ignorant troll making jokes about Palin. I lover her ingenius analogy of Cheney and robbing a bank. Her logic is the same as an abused rescue dog. Next thing you know Obama will invite Michael Vick to the White House afterall he has the same ignorant crudentials as Ludacris and the philosopher of a generation, Tyra banks. i loved Alan Greenspans reaction to the trolls humor.Obama is very funny. I like the fact that he can waste billions of dollars laugh about it and then put a ghettto Troll whose only claim to fame was a nations ignorance in defending tax increases by comparing it to dressing up. Obama is Great.

Nice pics

What America is and the diversity that exist in our country was shown tonight. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. Americans from all walks of life were present. I do believe Pres. Obama is respected and a very large percentage of Americans and the world want him to succeed. I have watched the DOW, the market, it is slowly improving in spite of the negativity of some who hate our president. Pres. Obama wants SLOW but STEADY growth. It is like building a tall building with a very, very strong foundation. Improved education, health care for all so the burden won't be on our companies, energy independence, research and development in US, Modify NAFTA and GAT, close tax loopholes that the wealthy take advantage of, incentives for companies that remain here and hire their own people. IT IS CALLED PATRIOTISM with an honest heart, if they are true Americans they would gladly pay their fare , do the right thing.

Ahhhh, the Beautiful People. Don't try to convince me that looks don't matter.

Very nice, a president with good humor ..... now that's American!

When did the correspondents' dinner turn into the Grammys?

What a trashy, tawdry event. The only decent part of the evening was the presentation of the scholarship students.The off-color jokes were tasteless and offensive. How can anyone laugh at torture? It's like joking about the holocaust. The Obamas were diminished by this event. Why do they bother surrounding themselves with these cheap so-called journalists who are nothing but narcissistic celebrities?

What a trashy, tawdry event.

Wandy Sykes was disgusting and an embarrassment to the President. Who picked her?

Barack Obama is a very funny man. Just listen to his portion of the audiobook Not My Job: The Best of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. One of the funniest parts of the set and far funnier than a couple of the professionals on there.

sWEEt....some cool peolpe I see

I think the president delivered great punch lines but Wanda Sykes MIGHT have went over the top a little.

What an amazing snapshot of America! It is very good to see Brian Williams smiling, and to see people unafraid of the truth. I've heard it said somewhere, "and the truth shall set you free", it is obviously true, and I for one am proud to see and hear it. Only cowards hide behind others, and only cowards try to justify the lies they tell.

I was hoping to see Kiran Chetry. She looked beautiful as I hoped.

Well I guess the president was funny. This should relieve the people that where worried. Now lets see what the repos will make of his remarks. Im sure they will find something to complain about. But what else is new.

Our President has a great sense of humor and excellent timing. I enjoyed his comedy routine. After eight years of fumbling Pres. Bush, I appreciated finally being able to laugh with our President instead of at him.
"I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family." George Bush

It appeared to have been a fun time tonight. I'm glad to see that all could come together and enjoy an evening and contribute to education.

Wanda sykes was very very funny!

CNN should remind Ed Henry that listening in on someone else's conversation Wanda Sykes and Michelle Obama is off limits.

He sent in a tweet stating that Wanda asked Michelle if the jokes about Rush were too much and that Michelle told her no.

It seems to me that that was a private conversation.
Ed Henry and John King have an obvious dislike for the Obamas.

I do not know if it is an envy because he has reached a goal that they hoped they would never see, an African American as president of the USA.
One thing is certain he is far smarter than either one of their pompous a..'. Rush has said and continues to say things that even freedom of speech should bring into question. CNN will continue to fall in the ratings as long as they have people like this on staff.

Racist can only contain themselves for so long and it seems Ed and John have held it for as long as they could.

Quite a suggestion by Wanda Sykes at the WHCA tonight: perhaps Rush should take a page out of Prince's playbook and change his name to a symbol –> #20.

W. Bush would have had Bruce Willis, Hank Williams, Jr., Lee Greenwood, Kelsey Grammar, ZZ Top....and ??????

Which wife is that Newt??? Good ole family values!

now get back to work

I do not understand why the stars are invited to a correspondence dinner. Shouldn't the guest list be media, reporters, and people who actually write journalism for a living? What does Bon Jovi, Mariska Hariskay, Sting, and the Rock have any business being there? Why couldn't students of journalism in this country have been invited to the dinner? Young people who have an active interest in writing should have been invited. Not Hollywood talking heads all dressed up and wearing lip gloss. What a waste.

The President did a great job. The Joe Biden jokes were especially funny. I loved the Michael Steele jokes. I'm sure Steele will be calling into Rush Limbaugh's show on Monday to apologize for laughing at the President's jokes about Rush. Wanda Sykes was funny too. I think she gave Faux News some new material to spin as well as a new target, but her joke on Limbaugh was great. Loved how she talked about the charity thing between Olbermann and Hannity. Hannity is too afraid to accept Olbermann's challenge.

I am shocked at the Repblicans that appeared (Powell being the exception)

Can you say "Vomit"?

Do these people have a clue about the real world?

The elites mingle amid glitz and glamor.

And you're not allowed anywhere near the place.

I cannot believe wanda sykes said Rush Limbaugh must was the 20 th highjacker but he was just high on Oxycotton so he was late for his flight. Then she said that with Obama and Biden going to the burger joint together must was Pelosi idea. Something happen to them she becomes the president. WOW

Amazing Dinner

Why are celebrities at this kind of function? WHAT is the REASON for them to be there????

They aren't journalists

So is this songwriter/ artist thinking of taking a shot at being a public servant. Maybe she can assit the democrats how to get creative with their policies. Go have children to complete yourself stupid.

I think we needed this