Obama On Letterman talked about some Serious Issues: The Economy, Afghanistan, The Tone in Washington
and had some light-hearted moments about His Family and about him being a Black man
Dave asked him about Carter's statement that there was racism in the protests...
First of all, Obama says I think it's important to realize that "I was Actually Black before the Election," to laughs from Letterman and the audience.
Letterman Responded: "How long have you been a black man?"
Then when Talking about his family "the girls basically just Goofed off all summer
Which the President added that "he couldn't goof off all summer"
Dave Responded "Others Have"
to some laughs
Here's some clips
Top Ten Reasons Why President Obama Agreed To Appear On The Show
- Heard the lady with the heart-shaped potato was gonna be here.
- Thought it would be fun to watch someone else get heckled.
- Something to do with that whole cash for clunkers deal.
- Every president since Teddy Roosevelt has done it.
- Someone offers you 600 bucks you take it ladies and gentlemen.
- We told him Megan Fox would be here.
- Needed some time to hang out before check in time at his hotel.
- I have no idea.
2. Said yes, without thinking, like Bush did with Iraq.
- Wanted to congratulate Dave on the big Emmy win.
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