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CTyankee

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9. Perhaps that's why we haven't seen an announcement.
Tue May 21, 2013, 08:43 AM
May 2013

He doesn't need to dash down and get in the way. Clinton went to OK City after the bombing...

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Will Obama visit OK? [View all] CTyankee May 2013 OP
Probably. He visited NJ after Sandy. Arkana May 2013 #1
All I saw was that he was sending the FEMA director, which is good, but I think Obama CTyankee May 2013 #2
He is president of the United States. nevergiveup May 2013 #3
They don't want him there, so probably best to monitor from DC. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #4
I wondered if the governor wanted him to come, then it might be easier. CTyankee May 2013 #5
I doubt it. I didn't want Bush in NYC after 911. Wouldn't have wanted geek tragedy May 2013 #6
But that is what a president does. And I'll bet those people without homes would welcome CTyankee May 2013 #8
Presidents shouldn't go where they're not welcome. geek tragedy May 2013 #15
I have mixed feelings about this. Yes, it would be nice to see him there, but winter is coming May 2013 #7
Perhaps that's why we haven't seen an announcement. CTyankee May 2013 #9
I don't know. MNBrewer May 2013 #10
Yes. He will. GoCubsGo May 2013 #11
He will, but not for another day or two. I was thinking about this yesterday. Basically.... Poll_Blind May 2013 #12
He will when it's appropriate. n/t cynatnite May 2013 #13
I'm sure he will once thing are more under control Marrah_G May 2013 #14
He will make a statement in a few minutes (10 Eastern) pinboy3niner May 2013 #16
He might. HappyMe May 2013 #17
Oh, absolutely. He needs to let them do their job there. I didn't mean to imply that he CTyankee May 2013 #18
I don't think it's terrible idea at all. HappyMe May 2013 #19
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