President Obama and the First Lady depart to officially kick off 2012 re-election campaign - pics

[Kadie]

U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) wave as they depart for events in Ohio and Virginia to officially kick off his 2012 re-election campaign, from the White House in Washington, May 5, 2012.












President Barack Obama shake hands with Colonel Greg N. Urtso, Vice Commander of the 11th Wing, as he and first lady Michelle Obama, left, step off Marine One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. , Saturday, May, 5, 2012, en route to Ohio and Virginia to officially kick off his 2012 re-election campaign.


US President Barack Obama and US First Lady Michelle Obama (L rear) walk to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base May 5, 2012 Maryland. President Obama is traveling to Ohio and Virginia where he will hold rallies and officially begin his re-election bid for the 2012 US Presidential election.


President Barack Obama talks with Air Force Col. Greg Urtso, vice commander of the 11th Wing, as they walk towardS Air Force One, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The president is en route to Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Va. , for campaign events.



First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with Air Force Col. Greg Urtso, vice commander of the 11th Wing, before boarding Air Force One with President Barack Obama, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The president and first lady are enroute to Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Va. , for campaign events.



President Barack Obama speaks with first lady Michelle Obama as they walk up the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. , Saturday, May 5, 2012, en route to Ohio and Virginia to officially kick off his 2012 re-election campaign.


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk from Air Force One upon their arrival in Columbus, Ohio May 5, 2012. President Obama officially kicked off his reelection campaign on Saturday with visits to Ohio and Virginia.


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk from Air Force One upon their arrival in Columbus, Ohio May 5, 2012. President Obama officially kicked off his reelection campaign on Saturday with visits to Ohio and Virginia.


U.S. President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up as he and first lady Michelle Obama greet supporters upon their arrival in Columbus, Ohio May 5, 2012. Obama officially kicked off his re-election campaign today with visits to Ohio and Virginia.






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[elleng]

1. Thanks for the pics, Kadie.

Funny that after they'd arrived in Columbus, POTUS ALMOST headed down steps of A.F. 1 WITHOUT FLOTUS! Fortunately he caught himself (Maybe she yelled at him, 'Hey Barack, forget something?') and went back up to retrieve her!!!