(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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"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
Good for Obama family to go out. A rally lovely and well balanced family. Keep it up.
its rare to see a family of muslims who like basketball so much.
Oregon vs Oregon State for the Rose Bowl - Oregon State plays for the President - it's a good year for Oregon sports.
I'm a U of O Duck, but this is so cool! Go, Beavs!!!
"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
That's a heckuva snack. Does Obama have cannibalistic tendencies?
Another useless photo op for Obozo the messiah.
This is mind blowing news. Thank goodness CNN found out about this.
Go Barry's Beavers!
...."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?
The president snacked on popcorn and the First Lady? XD
Some better punctuation is needed, methinks.
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.
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.
what a funny mascot and fitting for a girls team
CNN has got some clever stories today
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.
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!
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.
"...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!!
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?
Good stuff. This a man who knows how to be a President.
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.
Yawn.................well Rome burns Obama is once again more concerned with play time than helping this country.
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.
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.
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!
he needs to cheer for jobs
How nice was that !
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!
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.
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)
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!
The president snacked on his family?
I find it terrifying that he not only snacked on popcorn, but the First Lady, Sasha, Malia and the girls’ grandmother Marian Robinson...wow!
"...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.
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.
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.
Wow that's great....now how about getting of your but and comming up with an Afghanistan strategy. If its not to much trouble.