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Hollywood Swingers
The buddy act that President Obama and George Clooney have developed was on full display on Thursday night at the actor’s home here, where they entertained a Hollywood crowd that paid $40,000 a person to support the president’s re-election. (NYT, 5/11/2012)


"You're the man!" Obama shouted to Clooney. "No, you're the man!" Clooney shouted back. Whoever the man is, there is no denying it was a mutual love fest in Hollywood last night. The stars of screen and stage feted a man they have come to see as one of their own. Star-power does not begin to describe the dazzling combination of Hollywood royalty combined with the aura of the free world's leading man. The charismatic president proved that he is equally at home rubbing elbows with silver screen stars as with world leaders. Obama seemed to glide through the Clooney manse, stopping at each table to share a joke, a wink or an anecdote. He filled the room in a way that his guests could only aspire to. At the end of the evening, it was clear that Obama had won the best performance award.


Meanwhile average Americans fretted over jobs and gas prices.


Running With Scissors
Mr. Romney, brandishing a pair of scissors, led other boys on a hunt for Mr. Lauber, teasing him and holding him down while Mr. Romney snipped off his long locks. (NYT, 5/11/2012)


Meanwhile, by all accounts, Obama spent his high school years stoned. OK?