President Obama‘s approval rating may be middling, and he may have his hands full as he tries to legislate in the face of a Republican House of Representatives, but he got a break from those worries on Friday, basking in the glory of welcoming a hometown team to the White House.
The Chicago Blackhawks paid a visit to the President for a party on the South Lawn, presenting him with a No. 44 Obama sweater.
“I think we’ve even got some blood on here,” Obama said of the jersey. “It shows it’s authentic. Fantastic.”
“We’ve hosted a lot of teams at the White House over the last two years, but this one is a little sweeter,” Obama said. “It’s pretty special. That’s because it is the first time as President I get to say congratulations on bringing a world championship to my hometown, the city of Chicago.”
Barack implored the rest of Chicago’s teams to match the Blackhawks’ feat, even the team that he isn’t a fan of, the Cubs.
The highlight for the President, though, may have been trying on some championship “bling” in the form of a title ring.
See the reception below.
Photo of the day
Will President Obama get to host another Chicago team at the White House? Leave your thoughts below.
Quote of the day
“We worked hard.”
–Roger Goodell, on the NFL labor negotiations that resulted in decertification
Comment of the day
Apparently, a Celtics loss has wiped the tears from the third member of the Three Kings’ eyes.
“This is the best day ever.”
–cbosh
Tweet of the day
Excited about the Adrian Gonzalez era beginning?
Video of the day
Introducing Luiz the cab driver, a.k.a. the other Tim Lincecum.
