Obama visit buzz puts Vineyard Haven on high alert
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts (CNN) – What happens when rumors of a Presidential visit start to swirl on Martha's Vineyard?
We found out on Wednesday morning in the small town of Vineyard Haven, when rumors started flying that someone important, possibly the President himself, would be stopping by Sweet E's Cupcake Shop. Almost immediately people started gathering to get a possible glimpse of the island's most famous vacationer.
Before the cupcake store even opened, United States Secret Service agents were spotted nearby checking out the scene, and by old-fashioned word-of-mouth, locals and vacationers heard President Obama might stop by.
Crowds gathered outside the shop and on the streets and by afternoon, when word came that the President's motorcade was on the move, hundreds of people had lined Main Street.
Some were sitting on the roofs of their cars to get the best view. Local police came in to try to control the traffic and the crowds. But more and more people gathered and there was still no sign of the President or any of his family. Finally, as news came that he wasn't coming to Vineyard Haven, some of the crowd was disappointed, but one local woman said "On a day like today- a rainy day- if this is what happens, it's exciting."
President Obama and first lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha ended up going to lunch in Oak Bluffs, a nearby town with their friends: Valerie Jarrett, the Whitakers and the Walkers, among others. When asked how they were doing, Michelle Obama replied, "Drying off… finally."
The President eventually made it to Vineyard Haven but skipped the cupcake shop and headed straight for a round of golf at the Mink Meadows Golf Club, about two miles away from all the commotion.
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Perhaps Becky Brittain will have the opportunity to kiss his royal Progressive ass.
Sorry Becky, but after about the 5th presidential vacation this summer the orgasmic effect has worn off most of us. People like you helped create this beast by failing to vet him and rest of us don't give a damn about his vacations.
So how many cupcakes did the shop sell anyway?
One of the few places in the country that gets excited to see the Obama clan.In the real world people could care less about some guy stuffing his mouth with cupcakes. His ego is so big i bet he could scarf down a bunch !!!
Culture of celebrities, not of policy-makers is taking this country down!
The excitement alone would have satisfied me!! I hope the Obamas are enjoying their vacations!!
Who Cares?
Are you kidding me? Talk about a total lack of being in touch with the American People!
Let them eat cake!!
Mink Meadows Gold Club, how charming. I just don't understand how he can , in good conscience, continue his extravagant gallivanting while so many are struggling trying to make ends meet. Don't give me that line about him deserving it; no one deserves to have the audacity of flaunting their position at others' expense, and I mean LITERALLY at others' expense.
I'd love an opportunity to see the President. I'd be right out there with them.
Take care of our President and his family.
of course it's on high alert – he's the PRESIDENT for crying out loud.
Any and all Presidents have and will have this during any kind of visit anywhere and CNN knows better.
Why does CNN have to create 'news' that they know will promote and encourage hate filled comments and add to more of the divide of Americans and this Country. Is it truly just ratings, i.e., money driven?
Instead of reporting junk 'new's, at least write a few articles that might encourage people to agree on some things.
– or is that just so out of style these days. CNN is lost.
This is news, the cupcake went out for a cupcake.
There is some serious criticism of the president – quick put up a staged family story to distract the stupid people.
Obama is the hardest working president in history.
He need this time off.