Oklahoma lawyers play games with President Obama's portrait

Bunch of frackin' 5 year olds. If I lived in OK, I'd be working on recalls this morning.

The portrait of President Barack Obama that hangs in the House chamber will be secured in its spot, Speaker Chris Benge said Thursday.

The statement came after debate over a health care measure was sidetracked by discussion over the photo’s location.

House Joint Resolution 1054, which would let Oklahomans decide whether to opt out of any proposed federal health care reform plan, overwhelmingly was approved by House members.

During debate on the measure, Rep. Mike Shelton protested that someone had switched the president’s portrait with a picture of Gov. Brad Henry along the back wall of the chamber.

Shelton, D-Oklahoma City, said it was the second time the Democratic president’s picture had been moved.

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Benge, R-Tulsa, said he thinks the portrait swap was based on differing views on policy. Reforming the national health care system is a key objective of the president.

Presidential Pooch Gets An Official Portrait

Okay, fine. It's stormy and nasty here and I needed an awwwww.

The newest White House resident now has his own official portrait.

In the photograph, first dog Bo, the Obama family's Portuguese Water Dog, sits on the South Lawn with his new home shining in the background.

Along with the picture, the White House has also created a Bo baseball card, which features fun facts about the presidential pooch.

First Lady Michelle Obama's Official Portrait

Officially a dork here, I'm literally tearing up. As a commenter said over at Oliver's place, "Nice to finally have a first lady with light behind her eyes." Amen.

Official Obama Portrait

Verklempt. Damn, if it doesn't feel like this is really going to happen. h/t Oliver, you can download a copy here.

Added- Holy crap, check out The Obama Inaugural Schedule of Parties, Dinners, Balls, and Other Events.