I had heard relations had been growing chilly between Senator Kennedy and President Obama since Obama ascended to the Presidency, but this?
I will post a link to the video as soon as C-Span.org gets it online.
Did anyone see the rather cold interaction between the Obama's and Vicki Kennedy after the Mass at Senator Kennedy's funeral? Could this be why President Obama did not attend the wake the night before at the JFK Library?
The President and the First Lady approached Vicki at the lead of the former Presidents. President Obama gave Vicki a business-style handshake with about two bodies-length between the two of them. Then Michelle had to stand aside like a goof as Vicki gave Bill a warm hug and Hillary a warm hug and a kiss. Then President Bush gave her a hug and a kiss (which she didn't seem to initiate) before she finally turned to Michelle (who had been standing aside patiently) and they shared what looked like an awkward hug and kiss (they both went for the same cheek). Then Vicki practically ran over to the Carters to give them both big hugs and kisses.
What's up with that?