It’s very likely that President Obama himself will dig into a taco bowl at a Cinco de Mayo reception being held in the East Room of the White House this afternoon. What’s obvious is the president is having a good time with his guests, who reportedly broke into a chant of “four more years” during his remarks.
President Obama walks on stage and the crowd shouts FOUR MORE YEARS. POTUS says, "I can't, I can't!"
— meta (@metaquest) May 5, 2016
When POTUS says this is his last Cinco de Mayo celebration at the WH, the crowd again shouts, FOUR MORE YEARS.
— meta (@metaquest) May 5, 2016
At Cinco de Mayo event, Pres Obama waves off chants of 'four more years.' "In addition to the Constitution, Michelle will not allow that."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 5, 2016
The president who never stopped campaigning must have hated that. We can’t confirm if the chanting crowd had lubricated their vocal cords before the president arrived at the event or if they were waiting for the executive go-ahead to imbibe.
"I think you've all earned a few margaritas," @POTUS tells Cinco de Mayo guests for efforts to make America better. pic.twitter.com/AFa6QLxym9
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 5, 2016
We’re thankful for the first lady for at least one thing; she apparently holds veto power stronger than that defined in the Constitution, which has repeatedly compelled her husband to clarify to his fan base that he’s not a king or an emperor — he just has a very powerful pen and phone.
@markknoller Obviously, it is not the Constitution stopping him; it's Michelle. 8 years & the Constitution is worthless based on his actions
— Vince Adams (@VinceAdams) May 5, 2016
To be fair, today’s reception was about fun, not politics, with the obvious exception of the nakedly political part.
Pres Obama introduced by young woman born in the US but whose parents are undocumented. Says she wishes she could vote Obama a 3rd term.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 5, 2016
What’s stopping her? FLOTUS? Besides, be careful what you wish for.
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