Barack Obama Jokes

Obama and Comedy

Jerry Weissman | Posted 05.25.2011

Jerry Weissman

Comedy is difficult territory for non-professional performers such as presidents -- and at the Correspondents' Dinner, Mr. Obama actually had the advantage of professional help.

Obama's State of the Union Inspiration: Ronald Reagan

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 05.25.2011

Aaron Zelinsky

In past speeches, Obama has sought to channel famous Americans ranging from Martin Luther King to Abraham Lincoln. Tonight, he tried for Ronald Reagan.

The First 100 Days Of Obama Jokes (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

When President Obama took office media outlets and comedians alike wondered whether political comedy was dead. George W. Bush was bad for America in m...