Ahhhh .... No wonder his speech was so short and lack-lusted ....
He had a party to get to.
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Stormtroopers and a Muppet at the Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON — President Obama has not missed a Kennedy Center Honors since he took office, but by the time guests started arriving on the red carpet on Sunday, it was anyone’s guess if he would attend. The White House first announced that he would cancel his yearly appearance in lieu of a televised address to the nation on terrorism and gun control, but in a show of resilience against those wishing to dampen the nation’s spirits, Mr. Obama arrived to a standing ovation just after intermission.
“He had a very important message to give tonight about the terrorist and the gun situation,” said Carole King, reflecting on meeting Mr. Obama at a reception earlier at the White House. “It must have been weighing on his mind, and yet he took the time to come and meet us all and introduce us all, and that meant a lot to me.”
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http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/20...?ref=arts&_r=0
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Only two other Presidents have missed the Kennedy Center Honors ...
Carter in '79 due to the Iran hostage situation
Clinton in '98 due to his Impeachment
There was no way ... NO WAY, that Barry would make it three Dem presidents missing this show. Plus he still needs Hollywood's money(ies) coming in.