President Barack Obama held next comedy and probably the last words sharp, in what is regarded as the White House evening dedicated correspondents. An evening that ended with the words "Obama out" (outside Obama), who was accompanied by the removal of the microphone and endless laughter of journalists present.
Saturday's performance Obama showed once again that he did not lose a moment. "If this material works well, will use it to Goldman Sachs next year," the US president quipped. "Let me make a few notes 20 dollar", further added that, by mentioning the name of Harriet Tubman, activist of the civil rights of birth parents slaves face of which is expected to replace the image of Andrew Jackson in logging 20 dollar.
Obama caused a lot of laughter with his mocking comments in a ballroom filled with journalists, politicians, as well as film and television stars. Yesterday it was his eighth appearance in such an event, but also last for as president, while jokingly talked about the pain of being a lame person who had to leave already.
"Last week, Prince George appeared in our meeting with swimsuit - said Obama. - Which it was a slap in the face ". Meanwhile, there were also moments when Obama appeared nostalgic. "8 years ago, I said that the time had come to change our tone of our politics. Now I realized that I should have been more specific in what I said. " And so he accepted that years had fled their own doing. "Now I am gray, gray and ... counting the days until the encounter with death".
On the other hand he stressed that the assessment against him is still high. "The last time I had so much support - he said, - I was trying to take crucial decisions." When told that I can not explain this growing popularity, two pictures twilight presidential candidates appeared on the screen of the dance hall, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
Other Obama sting issued regarding the presidential race, stressing that "next year in the same month, someone else will be here in this incredibly hot. But it depends on the opinion of everyone who will be ... it ". A clear reference here to the Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton.
Once called presidential candidate Bernie Sanders as shiny new face of the Democratic Party, Obama slammed in stark contrast to the two slogans: "Feel the Bern" and "trudge up the Hill".
Republicans targeted in most "battery" Obama humorous. "When the guests were asked what they wanted, steak or fish - he said among the guests in the evening - a large part of them wrote in their response Paul Ryan". Regarding the billionaire businessman and real estate magnate, chairman of the Republican race Donald Trump, he said, he has spent years and years of meetings with leaders from around the world. He met with Miss Sweden, Miss Argentina, Azerbaijan Miss ... ".
Turning from humor to seriousness, President Obama thanked the media corps White House and praised the free media. At the end of the evening prizes were awarded journalism and reporting. E respectively won:
- Carol Lee from "Wall Street Journal", the winner of "Aldo Beckman Memorial Award" for excellence in coverage of events at the White House.
- Matt Visera the "Boston Globe" winner "Merriman Smith Award" for exceptional coverage of events in the White House under the pressure of deadlines.
- Norah O'Donnell of "CBS News" winning "Merriman Smith Award" for broadcast journalism.
- Terrence McCoy from "The Washington Post" also Neela Banerjee, John Cushman Jr., David Hasemyer and Lisa Song by "InsideClimate" winner "Edgar A. Poe Award", which recognizes excellence in coverage of events or investigative matters national or regional interest.
