Obama to Ambitious Governors: 'Make Yourselves at Home' in White House
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama invited state governors, some eyeing runs at the presidency in 2016 and beyond, to "make yourselves at home" during a black-tie dinner at the White House on Sunday honoring governors in town for an annual meeting.
First lady Michelle Obama was flanked by two Republicans often cited as potential 2016 contenders: Nikki Haley of South Carolina and Mike Pence of Indiana.
Vice President Joe Biden, weighing a third run at the presidency in 2016, was seated between Wisconsin Republican Scott Walker and Massachusetts Democrat Deval Patrick, both thought to be potential candidates.
"Tonight we want to make sure that all of you make yourselves at home - to which I'm sure some of you are thinking: 'That's been the point all along,'" Obama quipped during his toast, drawing laughs from the governors.
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