Obama makes surprise call to US radio phone-in show

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Source: BBC

US President Barack Obama has made a surprise call to a radio show featuring outgoing Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.

Disguised initially as "Barry from DC", Mr Obama quickly revealed who he was, congratulating the governor for his "terrific" service to the US state. "We are just really proud of you," Mr Obama told the Democratic governor.

"We continue to think that your wife is probably a little superior to you," Mr Obama said jokingly during Tuesday's radio show. He added that both he and the governor were married to "better people" and "we've got to stick together".

In response, Mr Kaine said: "We're lucky and the nation is lucky... it's been an amazing first year of your administration, and I'm so excited."

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8428935.stm

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1. Would this be the same story posted here yesterday morning?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7299634

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2. Yes, it is. I didn't see that one yesterday. Sorry about that. n/t