Obama Watches Daughter's Soccer Game, Plans Date Night In NYC

WASHINGTON — There are no official events are his schedule Saturday, so President Barack Obama had plenty of time to devote to his other roles _ father and husband.

The president watched one of his daughters play in a morning soccer game just a short drive from the White House.

In the evening, he's taking first lady Michelle Obama up to New York for date night.

The White House is keeping mum about details on soccer and the quick trip to Manhattan.

No word on which daughter _ Malia or Sasha _ was scurrying on the soccer field at Palisades Park. And there aren't any details on just what the Obamas will do in New York.

What is known is that the Obamas will fly on a smaller plane than the jumbo jet he usually uses.

Comments

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

POTUS 43 had more "Vacation" time than any other president, so the Rethuglicans should continue with there hate.

Fuchking Douce Bags

[heartsick]

President Obama is doing everything he can to keep his family normal and happy. What a joy and great example for the young men and women who are climbing the ladder of success in our Country.

[MarkOfBrooklyn]

Can you believe that a major political party is promoting this kind of small thinking? They should be trying to expand the parameters of our national debate. There's so much more they can talk about. Are the Republicans on the political equivalent of American Idol?

[TFlint]

They'll say New York is elitist. You don't see the President taking his wife to dinner in a fine restaurant in a real American community, like Gravel Switch, Kentucky.

[MarkOfBrooklyn]

TFlint, go ahead and send him an invitation addressed to the white house social secretary. Believe in the possible.

[yasmeen]

FOR THE BEST OBAMA FAMILY PHOTOS FOR RECENT EVENTS ALWAYS GOOGLE:

1. zimbio photos obama (or michelle)
2. WWW.DAYLIFE.COM/PHOTOS OBAMA

THEY HAVE BETTER PHOTOS THAN HUFF POST SLIDESHOWS.

[wbramh]

Glad to hear the Republicans are suddenly so concerned about the auto industry.
The same gang that said "look the other way and let them die" - then voted as a block against financial help.

[TchoupitoulasCanal]

I think the difference is that you're applying logic and rational thought, which is something the GOP hasn't quite grasped yet.

[Marrymeplease]

In case you forgot, let me remind you........GEORGE W. BUSH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bo245f]

The GOP cannot stand the fact that a black family, a loving husband and wife and their children are showing the world how they love and respect one another and our President still can deal with all the issues of a Presidency with intelligence and class. GOP, white angry males take your wives on date night and relieve some of that bitterness you have stored inside of you. Someone please tell me what happen to Country First!

[lib2dbone]

The GOP white, angry males are spending 'date night' in the men's room ... tapping their feet.

[wbramh]

They may not be a broad party, but they do have a wide stance.

[luvangelHussein330]

GOLDEN!!!

[KaLaPa111]

LMAO!

[BritishColumbian]

What they really can't stand is the enthusiastic welcome that the Obamas get wherever they go. The best there "talking tour" could get were 50 people in a strip mall pizza joint!!

[Marrymeplease]

What will it be next from the Republicans? President has no business taking the time to go see his daughters pay soccer. What is that costing the taxpayers? Will that be next ? Believe me things aren't easy for me, but I fine no fault with the President taking his wife to New York . If the Republicans are so concern about GM, then why weren't they trying to help come up with a solution to GM problems. Every big problem that has face this economy, all they have done was say NO. Now they want to act like they are concern about GM, or the people losing their jobs. It's all about political points. Agree with his policies or not, this President have been working from day one to try to get this economy back on the right track. Every once in awhile if he does something special for his wife, what's the big deal? If he is happy, if he is content, that means he is going to work even harded for us. So tell the RNC spokeswoman, she don't have to be concern about me, I like seeing the President and First Lady go on their Date Nights. How much did it cost the taxpayers? First tell me how much the Iraq war cost us ? Republicans never forget that alot of the mess that President Obama is trying to clean up, is thanks to WHO? I didn't hear you, WHO you say? In case you forgot,

[wbramh]

If you're a Republican congressman these days, there's a better than 50-50 chance you live in the South. That's where all the foreign auto makers have their US factories.
There's nothing the Republicans and their corporate bosses would like more than to see the American auto industry fail.
Union busting is just a bonus.

[wonketteRAWKS]

Let's enjoy the show baby! I gotta big day on Monday! Gotta help GM file bankruptcy! No big deal, just a lotta lay-offs!

[MESGAIN26]

thanks to republicans refusal to fund the auto bail out

[Tommygun264]

And of the pubs had their way, the auto industry would have gone completely under months ago.

[sbrown80]

Hey guys, on yahoo they show FLOTUS' date night dress. She looks amazing. The GOP's heads r turning right now.

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[rsprags]

I already saw them-absolutely beautiful. GOP hate-mongers are doing what they do. Always screaming No, now trying to say No to the President taking care of his duty as a husband & family man. It's funny they never said "No" to President Bush for running to Crawford every 3-4 weeks and taking staff as well as friend to the "Western WH". THESE 21%ERS ARE SUCH LYING HYPOCRITES; We need to get the rest of them out of office. I have never seen a group more filled with hate and violence as the report from Homeland Secret talked about in April concerning Right Winged extremist and crazies.

[sbrown80]

Hey guys on yahoo they show FLOTUS' dress. She looks amazing. The GOP's heads are turning as we speak.

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/first-lady-Michelle-Obama-President-Barack-Obama/photo//090530/480/643ae9a1defe4f3f86c77232c4f4935c//s:/ap/20090531/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama;_ylt=AgOk_.AzkmXtXvjawrCRo8IGw_IE;_ylu=X3oDMTE5ZmJrcjltBHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9yX3RvcF9waG90bwRzbGsDcHJlc2lkZW50YmFy

[Beckinspate]

It was a promise to his wife--not a spontaneous indulgence.

[smchp]

RNC is already sniping about the NY trip. Asking if the Presidential box at the Kennedy center is not good enough and asking what it is costing taxpayers to go to NY.

Funny how it wasn't an issue when Bush took over 900 days vacation (fully 1/3 of his term) and taking AF1 to Crawford Tx. Wasn't Camp David good enough for him?

[wbramh]

He was doing us a favor. I wish he had taken at least 2,800 days vacation.

[hubblee]

I love how people are complaining about cost now. Like him going to Camp David doesn't cost money. Like trying to fix a broken country doesn't cost money. Like it doesn't cost money to keep a Prez' life balanced and relaxed so he can fix the broken country.

And plus, I live in the city and know so many people who don't like theatre are now trying to see the same show the Obamas are seeing now. Everywhere this Prez goes or does creates a trend and increases revenue.

[wonketteRAWKS]

You act like we weren't complaining about the trips to Camp David. It just amazes me that the liberals/dems of the last eight years have suddenly lost their outrage. Where did it go and why?

[Sabreen60]

Booosh took more vacations than any President in history and totally eff'ed up the country.

[OneLiberalLady]

Of all the many things that we could criticize President Bush for, going to Camp David to enjoy a week-end rest is not one of them. Why should anyone care if Obama spends a day (or part of one) with his wife in our premier city? After 0/11 we're all New Yorkers , right?

[rsprags]

I didn't care what the previous loser did in office until he ruined the economy and took us into endless lying wars of destructions!