(Community Matters) Kirk Rudy and I gathered in one of his conference rooms today for an NFC call with President Obama. Gov Kaine (DNC Chair) spoke just before the President, explaining DNC priorities 1) working for presidential success, 2) state party strength and 3) grassroots politics. Then, we hear an Air Force One operator interrupt, Reggie Love gets on the line asking us to hold, then President Obama.
Of course, it’s always a privilege to hear directly from the President. He spoke about restoring fairness, equity and stability to our economy, about standing strong for our ideas. Talked about his long list of legislative accomplishments, and of course, discussed the nomination of Justice Sotomayor.
Kirk on the phone with President ObamaKirk and I were listening, nodding, and then as BHO wrapped up his comments, the President said “I believe Kirk Rudy from Austin has a question.” Kirk had indicated he wanted to ask a question, but previously, you simply queued up by pressing star 1, then the operator might pick you and introduce you. We were both so startled by the President calling Kirk out directly, we almost didn’t know what to do. Anyhow, it was a very funny moment, then we had to share the phone itself for BHO’s answer since neither of us were sure we wouldn’t hang up when trying to reengage the speaker.
I haven’t posted these photos from earlier this month but thought might find of interest.
with Valerie Jarrett
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