Photos: The Green Party (The Obama Presidency, Day 422)

[Clio the Leo]

Supporters of healthcare reform hold a rally outside the Saban Free Clinic on the eve of this weekends historic vote on the reform of the US health system, in Los Angeles on March 17, 2010. US President Barack Obama's health care overhaul got a boost ahead of a likely weekend vote as a Democrat once fiercely against the bill threw his support to the historic legislation. Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich vowed to keep fighting for a nationalized health plan but worried he might be 'the deciding vote' in a fight that could leave Obama's still-young presidency in shambles. The bill aims to extend health coverage to at least 31 million Americans who currently lack it, end abusive insurance company practices, and curb soaring health care costs that already run double those of other rich countries.



http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2010/03/rep_dennis_kucinichs_health_ca.html">Rep. Dennis Kucinich's health care switch encourages Democrats
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) holds a news conference to announce he will vote for the Senate version of the health care reform on March 17, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.



http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/17/luck-irish">Green
The water in the fountain on the North Lawn of the White House is dyed green in honor of St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)



President Barack Obama meets with Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.





http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031703537.html?hpid=topnews">Congress sends Obama $18 billion jobs bill to sign
WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivers brief remarks before signing the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act during an enrollment ceremony with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) in her office at the U.S. Capitol March 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. The bill now travels down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House where President Barack Obama is expected to sign it.





http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/17/first-ladys-interview">Video: The First Lady Talks "Let's Move" with Newsweek
US First Lady Michelle Obama participates in Newsweek Magazine�s Executive Forum on childhood obesity entitled, �Challenges and Ways to Promote Health and Wellness in America�s Communities� on March 17, 2010 at the Newseum in Washington DC.



http://www.pollster.com/blogs/rising_tide_for_hcr_especially.php">Rising Tide for HCR, Especially Among Dems
OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 17: Clinic workers hold signs and chant during a rally in support of US President Barack Obama's health care reform package March 17, 2010 in Oakland, California. As the U.S. Congress prepares to vote on President Obama's historic health care reform package, dozens of local clinic workers staged a rally in support of the reform and urged congressional leaders to vote yes on the reform package.



President Barack Obama addresses the Friends of Ireland luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 17, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)


House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. , listens as President Barack Obama, rear, speaks during a Friends of Ireland luncheon for St. Patrick's Day, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.










White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel looks at his cell phone as he leaves the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, after accompanying President Barack Obama, not pictured, to the Friends of Ireland luncheon for St. Patrick's Day.



US President Barack Obama holds a bowl of shamrocks presented to him by Prime Minister Brian Cowen of Ireland, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama (R) during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.













U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) stands alongside Mary Cowen, wife of Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen, during a St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington March 17, 2010.

[onehandle]

1. 422 days of extreme Communism.

Our toilet paper allotment for the month has run out.

Can we trade someone some government cheese for a couple of rolls?

[Clio the Leo]

2. But isn't the new fashion wonderful?

:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CaMUfxVJVQ

[onehandle]

11. It's 'Vewy Nice.' nt

[rhiannon55]

3. What?

:wtf:

[blue neen]

6. Seriously, have you jumped the shark, or am I just missing something here?

:shrug:

[Clio the Leo]

9. I'm pretty sure onehandle was joking...

.... you know, the wingnuts think Obama is a commie so therefore we're living in a "commie nation."

[blue neen]

14. Thanks!

I did think maybe I was missing something! :)

[blue neen]

4. I love the pictures of the President and Vice-President laughing together.

They look like they're enjoying themselves! :)

:dem:

[Clio the Leo]

5. You must have not seen Morning Joe this morning...

.... who said he was "worried" about the President "because he didn't seem to be having any fun!"

[blue neen]

7. I'm sure Mr. Scarborough's concern was quite touching.

He's such a swell guy that way! ;)

[Cha]

10. They always attack on their perceived

enemy's stongest attributes. Therefore "the teleprompter".

[jillan]

8. I would love to know what those 2 are laughing about. Seriously

did anyone ever see the last Prez and VP ever crack a smile, let alone crack up laughing?

It's so nice to have happy people in power.

[The Genealogist]

13. Well....

The Chimp always had an expression on his face like he had been ridden hard and put away wet by a water bong, and Dickhead always had that sneer like some sort of aevil world-conquest drunk dime novel heavy.

[Jennicut]

12. I love Michelle's dress. And Nancy's green suit. And of course, the green WH fountain.

Plus, the Prez and VP were having too much fun. I mean, I thought Obama didn't know HOW to have fun.

[kjackson227]

15. I absolutely love Nancy. She's tough, and I like that.

Great pics as usual.