November 28, 2009
Posted: November 28th, 2009 04:03 PM ET

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(CNN)– President Obama took his family on an outing Saturday to the Oregon State-George Washington University basketball game in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson.

Robinson, who coaches the Oregon State Beavers, was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, joined by the first lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson.

Having a coach who’s also the president's brother-in-law meant another perk: according to the Beavers website, the team had the opportunity to tour the White House on Friday.

"I wanted the guys to experience all of the history surrounding one of the most recognizable buildings in the world," coach Robinson said, according to the website. "It was a special experience and one I hope these guys will never forget."

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Ken Williams   November 28th, 2009 11:39 pm ET

Wow that's great....now how about getting of your but and comming up with an Afghanistan strategy. If its not to much trouble.

the rector   November 28th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

I wish I could afford to go to a ball game. It sure is nice to know that all the countries problems are solved and obama has spare time on his hands. Thanks for all the hard work big o.

Steve Lyons   November 28th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

This is just a ploy to distract those with short attention spans away from the health care bill that will destroy the medical services industry here in the US. Pay no attention to this sham. They got their 15 minutes of fame as a reward for distracting the mainstream media CNN included from the real danger facing the US, called CONGRESS.

Jess   November 28th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

"...was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson."

Sort of an awkward construction there.

Craig Brown   November 28th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

I find it terrifying that he not only snacked on popcorn, but the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson...wow!

Anonymous   November 28th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

The president snacked on his family?

IndyPhotog   November 28th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

The President snacked on WHOM? Either there's an editorial boo-boo in the second paragraph or I'm guessing someone really botched the Thanksgiving dinner at the White House!

steve   November 28th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Obama snacked on his whole family? OMG, he is a cannibal in addition to being a marxist-socialist-kenyan. Someone tell Glenn Beck!

(or CNN could just proofread it's posts better)

Ken Titlebaum   November 28th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Apparently the President was ravenously hungry! If you read the sentence as it is written, it is apparent that in addition to popcorn, the President also snacked on several family members as well.

annie against biased news   November 28th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

But he couldn't visit our troops in Afghanistan! He wants to tax WE THE PEOPLE more while he jetsets his family to and fro!

Jayden,FL   November 28th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

How nice was that !

terry,va   November 28th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

he needs to cheer for jobs

mb   November 28th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

The president snacked on popcorn, his wife, kids and mother-in-law??? The man must have been REALLY hungry! Hey CNN, watch your punctuation!! LOL!

Donkey Party   November 28th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Can't wait to hear all the self-loathing whining and complaining from the Righties. It could be raining gold, the world could be at peace, hunger ended, cures found for all ailments, intelligent life found outside our solar system, etc, etc, and the Neo-Con racist hate-mongers would still say President Obama colluded with Satan. No matter what he says or does, there will always be an idiot waiting in the wings (the right wing) to spew their hate, negativism, and obstructionism.

john sanford   November 28th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

he must have been really hungry. Who writes this copy?

From CNN Associate Political Producer Emily Sherman

(CNN)– President Obama took his family on an outing Saturday to the Oregon State-George Washington University basketball game in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson.

Robinson, who coaches the Oregon State Beavers, was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson.

Fitz in Texas   November 28th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Yawn.................well Rome burns Obama is once again more concerned with play time than helping this country.

AJ   November 28th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Perhaps a change in phrasing could be used for "Robinson, who coaches the Oregon State Beavers, was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson" ? It makes it sound like the President is snacking on his wife, his kids, and his mother-in-law.

Cleareye   November 28th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Good stuff. This a man who knows how to be a President.

GD   November 28th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

The President "...snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother" ?

Hell of an appetite. I wonder what he drank to wash all that down?

lew's canon   November 28th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"...was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson."

The President's losing weight? I think not! That was one healthy snack!!

Chris   November 28th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Its great that the President is willing to support his brother in law. I am sure it motivated Oregon State to win the game. But then again, some of the players might have been nervous with the President watching.

Jefe   November 28th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

I know he's a busy guy, which can make for a hefty appetite, but snacking on your family? That's taking it too far!

"...cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson."

Sounds like something a Republican senator would be caught doing!

E P   November 28th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

At least these guys got into thw White House legally. No shame on the SS. These guys will really appreciate their invitation and remember it for all the right reasons, unlike the last two uninvited dimwits who should answer to laws of your country. Don't let them make a dime off of their crime. That would hurt more than jail time.

please tell me that the Oregon State Beavers are a girl's team   November 28th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

what a funny mascot and fitting for a girls team

CNN has got some clever stories today

environmental fraud   November 28th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

If you look at the scope of the articles here and the careful crafting of such, it is totally evident now that CNN is a disgustingly arrogant anti-American entity.

Ridgeway   November 28th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Whew! Thank goodness he was watching some hoop instead of wasting time on Afghanistan or the economy. It's so exciting to think Obama is now in competition for the Naismith Award to go with his Nobel Peace prize, up coming Heisman, Oscar, and upon making the decision regarding troops to Afghanistan, the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Lydia   November 28th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

The president snacked on popcorn and the First Lady? XD
Some better punctuation is needed, methinks.

Ilona Proud Canadian   November 28th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

...."was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson".

Folks is it my overactive mind, or is there something wrong with the
above statement?

HUGO   November 28th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Go Barry's Beavers!

Joe   November 28th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

This is mind blowing news. Thank goodness CNN found out about this.

Keith in Austin   November 28th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Another useless photo op for Obozo the messiah.

Bill   November 28th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

That's a heckuva snack. Does Obama have cannibalistic tendencies?

TK   November 28th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

"cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson."

wow, he must have been hungry

ThinkAgain   November 28th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

I'm a U of O Duck, but this is so cool! Go, Beavs!!!

cwmaxson   November 28th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Oregon vs Oregon State for the Rose Bowl - Oregon State plays for the President - it's a good year for Oregon sports.

chris l   November 28th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

its rare to see a family of muslims who like basketball so much.

tammy   November 28th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

Good for Obama family to go out. A rally lovely and well balanced family. Keep it up.

David   November 28th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

"was cheered on by the President, who snacked on popcorn, the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson."

I can understand the popcorn, but cannibalism is never appropriate.

~David

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