It was hilarious to see him having so much fun delivering a line, then pausing for a perfect comedic beat, giving an ever-so-sly look of pwnage in front of everyone -- and making sure we caught it! Ha! After praising Sebelius, Obama introduced her Governor father, then referred to her husband as Kansas's former "first dude." Today, just now, during the swearing-in ceremony for Locke and Sebelius. What do you think?
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precisely the kind of commitment to bipartisan accomplishment that Kathleen embodies. She is, after all, the daughter of a Democratic governor and the daughter-in-law of a Republican congressman. Her father, who is here, former Ohio Governor John Gilligan -- I just want to acknowledge him -- where did he go? There he is, right in front. He and Kathleen make up the first father-daughter pair of governors in the United States. But Kathleen has a -- forged a reputation for bipartisan problem solving in her own right. Time and again, she bridged the partisan divide and worked with a Republican legislature to get things done for the people of Kansas. Kathleen possesses the patience and understanding honed by nearly 35 years of marriage to her husband Gary Sebelius -- (laughter) -- the former "First Dude" of Kansas -- (laughter)