obama.jpg (16.18 KB)

2009-12-25 13:13

Cheeky Obama played a practical joke on a political colleague by phoning into a station and pretending to be a disgruntled voter.

The US President was introduced as "Barry from DC" as a wind-up to Governor of Virginia, Tim Kaine.

When he was passed on to the Governor, Obama admitted: "Governor Kaine this is actually the President of the United States here.


"I had questions about traffic in North Virginia, but rather than go there I just wanted to say how proud we are of your service as Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia and just wish you and the family the best this Christmas season after a terrific round of service for the people of Virginia."


He was speaking on "Ask the Governor" on Washington-based station WTOP to Mr Kaine who is set to step down after four years in office.


After the surprised Governor had composed himself, he said how proud he'd been to work with the President since he was elected to office a year ago.

He said: "That means a lot a lot. As I think back about my four years as Governor I still think my happiest day as Governor was in November 2008 and the great work we did across the nation and in Virginia was spectacular.


"We're lucky and the nation is lucky. It's been an amazing first year of your administration."


But Obama couldn't resist poking more fun at the Governor's expense.


He said: "We are just very proud of you, we continue to think that your wife is probably a little superior to you, as I think people feel about the First Lady.


"You and me have to stick together as we're married to better people."


The sun