"Don't worry, Mr. President. You will."

[democrattotheend]

Remember this story? Jan Schakowsky sure had foresight in the way she said it...

http://www.examiner.com/x-574-Colorado-Politics-Examiner~y2008m10d20-Ballad-Of-A-Thin-Man-Oliver-Stones-W

"Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky told a story about a visit she made to the White House in 2004. In the midst of his run for the United States Senate, Barack Obama had just made a name for himself with a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention and Schakowsky was wearing an "Obama 2004" button to show her support.

On her way out of the White House, she stopped to shake Bush's hand when he pulled an alarmed double-take at her button, due to Obama's similarity in name to a certain world-famous terrorist.

"Obama?! Who's that?" he asked.

Schakowsky explained that Obama was running for an open senate seat in Illinois, and is a major political talent.

"Huh. I never heard of him," Bush said.

"Don't worry," Schakowsky answered. "You will."

Little did Bush know that the man whose name was on her button would be his successor!

[hisownpetard]

1. Great story! Thanks for posting, and K&R.

[lamp_shade]

2. Awww.... GREAT story. Thanks.

[GainesT1958]

3. Or that from meeting him he'd learn...

When the best time to apply hand sanitizer would actually be!:eyes:

B-)

[democrattotheend]

8. No, that was a year later

That was the first time Obama met President Bush, after he was elected to the Senate.

[crossroads]

4. Loved it! Thank you... k&r

[lumberjack_jeff]

5. Excellent! I've been looking for the 2004 thread about this! n/t

[demokatgurrl]

6. Where can I get your button? n/t

[democrattotheend]

7. Just click on it

Here: http://www.zazzle.com/obama_the_44th_president_button-145996330239026769?rf=238653457971405551

[BklynChick]

9. I was thinking about that story just today!

[democrattotheend]

10. Yeah me too

It seemed especially funny in light of Obama meeting with Bush as his successor.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

11. Yet another example of how completely out of touch Bush is.

Everyone heard that speech. How could he have not even heard the name Obama? Ugh.

[Melinda]

12. This story has been part of my DU profile since 2004. Happy, happy days. :-)

[cameozalaznick]

13. I had the same experience after the 2004 convention.

I was telling two friends about Obama's great speech. They were like, "Never heard of him." My response was the same as the congresswoman's, "You will. He's going to be president someday."

[democrattotheend]

14. So did you think it would be today?

Or did you think it would be further down the road?

[cameozalaznick]

15. Definitely further down the road. eom