January 10, 2009, 6:35 pm
Obama Visits Local Restaurant
Obama shakes hands with employees of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Washington, DC.
Apparently, Obama took them up on the offer today.
Unlike Bush, who doesn't venture past the White House all that often, the Obamas seemed to be more interested in the Washington life. Today, Barack Obama was without his family but with DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (no word on whether Fenty's dog was free as well). This is certainly good news for the city, for a number of reasons.
Fenty, like all Washington citizens, supports congressional representation for DC residents. His presence with Obama also signals that the Obama administration will favor listening to city leaders regarding resident's desires, rather than imposing a particular ideology (the Bush administration imposed a radical right-wing agenda on much of DC throughout the Republican reign in Congress). Also, Obama's appearance with Fenty means that the Obama administration may actually care about the Washington area - a critical thing when asking for transportation dollars or expanded home rule.
But for now, Obama seems content with the quality of the food at Ben's Chili Bowl - even if he did have to ask for extra cheese.
Obama takes a break for some chili and sausage ~ Associated Press, 1/10/2009
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Cale wrote on January 19, 2009, 8:40 pm:
"Unlike Bush, who doesn't venture past the White House all that often, the Obamas seemed to be more interested in the Washington life."
Perhaps the difference has something to do with the fact that Bush is, and has been for the last eight years, the president. Obama has not yet made that transition. It amuses me how the press always seems to be looking for an opportunity, even if it's one they've invented, to take a swipe at Bush. Equally humorous is their unfettered adulation of Obama. lol
BTW, just what is the definition of "a radical right-wing agenda"?