Unannounced: POTUS Takes a Walk

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Phil Mattingly ‏@Phil_Mattingly 12m
POTUS and VPOTUS taking a stroll to Taylor Gourmet pic.twitter.com/vahhgUXuvk











Zeke Miller ‏@ZekeJMiller 22m
“@Phil_Mattingly: POTUS addressing question about BG @wsj quote, says "there is no winning" when people are out of work.”





Zeke Miller ‏@ZekeJMiller
“@Phil_Mattingly: More POTUS: "This shutdown could be over today. We know there are the votes." pic.twitter.com/hPBu4WdA4J”





“I’m happy to have negotiations but we can’t do it with a gun held to
the head of the American people… There’s no winning when federal workers aren’t getting paid - even if they have to work.”

















Team Barack Obama ‏@TeamBarackObama 33s
RT @owillis: people told Obama "hang tough Mr President" & "you're doing the right thing" when he walked out today per WH pool #gopshutdown


watch:

pics: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/obama-and-biden-go-out-for-lunch

[meadowlark5]

1. He's brave :shudder: n/t

[steve2470]

20. extraordinarily brave, wow nt

[mulsh]

36. He's brave and hungry.

n/t

[bigtree]

39. “Part of the reason we’re here is because we’re starving.”

When asked why he and the vice president had gone out for lunch, President Obama told reporters, “Part of the reason we’re here is because we’re starving.”

President Obama ordered a turkey and provolone sandwich with mustard. Vice President Biden ordered the “9th Street Italian” sandwich, a sub with salami, capicola, prosciutto, and sharp provolone.


http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/obama-and-biden-go-out-for-lunch

[eggplant]

51. I don't fear for him.

You only see the part of his secret service detail that's in the pics. Rest assured there are a lot more, probably with sniper rifles.

Certainly POTUS and VPOTUS don't look the least bit scared in those pics.

[RebelOne]

61. Neither do I. Not with all those Secret Service agents surrounding him and Joe. n/t

[liberal N proud]

2. Right out of West Wing

[Agschmid]

17. +1

[bigtree]

35. where President Bartlet walks to Capitol Hill to meet with the Speaker during a govt. shutdown

not quite

[MADem]

3. SS is probably crapping their drawers--they hate risk.

It's always a battle, the tension between safety/security and living in the real world. Obama is a guy who lives in the real world--he's not imperial, like the last four GOP presidents, at all.

[maryellen99]

4. especially both of them at the same time nt

[raging_moderate]

12. Hmmmm..... I wonder how this picture played with Boner

Hmmmm..... I wonder how this picture played with Boner. I'm guessing The Orange Bourbon Special (who is next in line for the Presidency) probably spit his cocktail all over the computer screen. Pftfpfptt.....What! If something happened to both of them, I'd actually have to work for a living!!

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

16. ^^^

Same thing occurred to me.

[MADem]

71. He probably was grateful they weren't heading his way with baseball bats in their hands

and a "Time for a beat down" look in their eyes!!!

[MADem]

19. Exactly--I wouldn't be surprised if the two principals are wearing

ballistic drawers...!

[Coyotl]

5. They hate Boehner - Number 3

[grantcart]

47. I think the SS is actually more comfortable with totally unannounced visits than the ones that

are scheduled, for obvious reasons.

[MADem]

70. Possibly, but they have no chance to vet the route....and yesterday, we had the

unmedicated lady in the car, and today, there's a man on fire on the mall....

It's a sketchy prospect.

Like I said, I I hope they're wearing ballistic skivvies--those coats the SS have on look like they have a ballistic quality to them.

[hedgehog]

6. It's my fault - I asked if anyone had seen Joe Biden lately!

[Egnever]

10. It's like magic!

Thanks I was missing him.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

67. they are monitoring you. :D

[cilla4progress]

7. Are they headed toward

the Speaker's office?

[Skittles]

8. my kind of guy

[cilla4progress]

9. Oh - I see...

toward a restaurant.

Good way to show their support for their city, as well as their own cojones!

[myrna minx]

11. Wow - that takes some courage considering what happened yesterday.

That's pretty cool.

[RebelOne]

28. I doubt he was in any danger.

He was surrounded by Secret Service agents.

[Politicalboi]

57. So was JFK

At least he thought so even though there were NO SS on his car.

[RebelOne]

62. But security for the president is a hell of a lot more intense nowadays. n/t

[AtomicKitten]

13. k&r

[Auggie]

14. Necessary PR, I'd say ... POTUS needs to reassure he is one of us

[bigtree]

15. more

Zeke Miller ‏@ZekeJMiller
“@Phil_Mattingly: More POTUS: "This shutdown could be over today. We know there are the votes." pic.twitter.com/hPBu4WdA4J”

[Tien1985]

26. I agree

This was necessary and I hope he can find the time to do it more often. It shows he is approachable and just trying to do his job like anyone else.

[Brother Buzz]

18. Abbey Road redux?

"Come Together"

[Tommy_Carcetti]

22. Do you see Biden as more of a Paul or a Ringo?

He doesn't strike me as a George, IMHO.

[Boomerproud]

24. The world's 2nd most famous crosswalk?

I don't know about that.

[KatyMan]

42. What's the first? N/t

[panader0]

45. That's what I thought too.

[think4yourself]

60. First thing I thought of too!

Lived a few blocks from there for a year. Locals hated it 'cause traffic was always messed up with fans getting "The Cover Shot".
Fun to watch.

Peace!

[StrictlyRockers]

21. That's my guy!

And Biden, too. That's my other guy!

[postulater]

23. If he's not afraid, why should we be?

Making us proud.

[rug]

25. They shut down the Presidential limo!

[steve2470]

27. I know this is uber risky but this is great outreach to the public

I salute you, President Obama ! I'd vote for you again.

[malaise]

32. Particularly since the scumbag ReTHUGs are terrified since

those shots yesterday - talk about great optics.

[steve2470]

33. yes excellent optics nt

[malaise]

29. Barack and Joe are fearless

Love this

Rec

[Tarheel_Dem]

30. I'll bet Michelle is on pins & needles until he returns. This is risky Mr. President. Too many....

nuts running around with guns handed out by the NRA. That being said, it's a brilliant strategic move.

[Recursion]

31. Damn I miss Taylor Gourmet

Great sandwiches.

[bigtree]

34. update: more pics

[IcyPeas]

37. yeah, but what did they order? that's what I wanna know.

[bigtree]

41. .

President Obama ordered a turkey and provolone sandwich with mustard. Vice President Biden ordered the “9th Street Italian” sandwich, a sub with salami, capicola, prosciutto, and sharp provolone.


http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/obama-and-biden-go-out-for-lunch

[onethatcares]

38. remember

when * used to do this all the time?

[StrictlyRockers]

43. Uhhhhh.....

Wait, wut?


Wasn't he bested by a pretzel? How was he ever gonna handle an Italian Hero sandwich?

[AAO]

63. It was the Bourbon. The pretzel was a convenient excuse.

[Demo_Chris]

40. Well done Mr President! nt

[bigtree]

44. update: vid

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/10/04/this-shutdown-could-be-over-today/

[steve2470]

46. great video thank you nt

[MynameisBlarney]

48. 9th St. Italian?

Sounds friggin tasty!

[frylock]

49. pretty damn cool

knr

[BlancheSplanchnik]

50. Kick and Rec!! Hang tough, Mr. President, You're doing the right thing!

[BainsBane]

52. Please don't do this too often

There are too many lunatics out there.

[Whisp]

53. How dare he walk!

How dare he walk (upright) when GOP/bagger congress are slithering up slowly on all fours on Darwin's shores.

That man, so uppity.

[HughBeaumont]

54. Chop't Salad . . . .

One place I really wish wasn't exclusive to NY and DC. Will be going there next weekend.

[Politicalboi]

55. I bet Boner likes that BOTH of them go out

Into public, he's next in line. It's crazy to have both of them together like that. Just think of what that would do to this country. President Boner.

[jberryhill]

56. Impeach him for jaywalking!

[Politicalboi]

59. ROFLMAO!

I bet Darell Assa is looking into that as I type.

[rurallib]

58. remember when that restaurant owner in Florida hugged him and lifted him

Man I bet that scared him and the secret service.

[npk]

64. Thanks Mr. President, now I am hungry :-)

[Ichingcarpenter]

65. Obama is showing his old great stuff

when I worked for his election

This was brave and needed.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

66. the messaging is powerful. after yesterday, I'm not walled up cowering in fear...my bud, Biden

is by my side...and we are not afraid to face the regular everyday people of Washington DC because we are actually trying to help them--not work against them.

[lobodons]

68. Do you suppose there would be same response IF

Boner and Cantor went on a walk to go get some lunch?

[Pretzel_Warrior]

69. these pictures are great.

[bigtree]

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