Democrat Barack Obama got annoyed with the media Friday as he tried to walk down a Chicago street with his 7-year-old daughter, Sasha, who was dressed up in a shiny costume for Halloween.
A pool of national photographers, reporters and a video crew traveling with Obama quickly covered the spontaneous moment.
"All right guys, that's enough," said Obama, wearing a casual outfit and sunglasses in the early evening.
He and his daughter were walking right toward the media on a public street.
"You got a shot," he told the photographers. "Leave us alone. Come on, guys."
He told the media to get back on the bus, referring to the vehicle where the traveling press pool often waits for him.
Obama then crossed the street with Sasha. At least one video cameraman who was not part of Obama's traveling press corps followed him for a while. Obama grew visibly irritated.
He and his daughter then began jogging, and even running, to get away from the media.
They ended up out of sight at a friend's house, where they were headed all along.
In a final dash for the presidency, Obama stopped into Chicago specifically to spend some time on Halloween with his family, including his other daughter, Malia, who is 10.
Agrivated as Obama was, I am sure that his Halloween with two of the most beautiful little girls wasn't spoiled.
Though the election is coming to an end and the tensity is building, there is still room for some good Halloween fun:
Throughout the world and my city there were many excellent Obumkin carvings:
(The scariest thing that I saw tonight. Or possibly in my whole lifetime)
(You've gotta laugh. Scary as the man is, you really just have to laugh.)
(Last but not least, my pumpkin that my Rethug dad so kindly helped me carve.)
I saw a couple of very nice pumpkins that were decorated with paint for Obama:
Also some versions of Obama that are good enough to eat!:
(My own personal cookies ^^^)
Can we say INSANE impersonations?:
(My personal favorite.)
My daughters went Trick or Treating tonight. Sadly, my oldest was stingy and the only pictures I got of her was her back. My youngest let me take pictures of her next to our witch pre-costume. Ah hell, it was the best I could get. And her bright smile makes up for the lack of costume:
While my Halloween was faced with some frightening experiences (Palin Pumpkin), I'd love to see how everyone elses went. Any cool pictures or interesting stories you have to share I'd love them all.
Happy Halloween! Ooobama!