Wistful CBS Bids Goodbye to ‘Comedian in Chief’ Obama: ‘Leaving With a Laugh’

Scott Whitlock | April 29, 2016
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[See NewsBusters for more.] The journalists at CBS This Morning on Friday were positively wistful as they prepared for Barack Obama’s final appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday night. A network graphic cheered the President “leaving with a laugh.” Gayle King introduced, “They call it the nerd prom. This will be the Obamas's last appearance there as President and First Lady.” Glossing over the self-importance of the event, King continued, “The event celebrates the accomplishments of the White House press corps. It also gives the President a chance to roast some of the reporters.” Correspondent Margaret Brennan said of Obama:“He's going to try to have the last laugh.”

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