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Thursday, July 29, 2010

President Obama and Jersey Shore Star “Snooki” � The Quick and the Ed

President Obama and Jersey Shore Star “Snooki” � The Quick and the Ed

President Obama and Jersey Shore Star “Snooki”

The most humorous part of President Obama’s prepared remarks on Race to the Top:
I want [teachers] to have a fulfilling and supportive workplace environment. I want them to have the resources — from basic supplies to reasonable class sizes — that help them succeed. And instead of a culture where we’re always idolizing sports stars or celebrities, I want us to build a culture where we idolize the people who are shaping our children’s future. (Applause.) I want some teachers on the covers of some of those magazines. (Applause.) Some teachers on MTV, featured. (Applause.)
I was on the “The View” yesterday, and somebody asked me who Snooki was. I said, I