Obama Surprises Kaine With Call To Radio Show

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama
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President Obama surprised Virginia Gov. and DNC Chair Tim Kaine with a call into Kaine’s radio show this morning, identifying himself as “Barry from D.C.”

“I just wanted to say how proud we are of your service as governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Obama said.

“We continue to think your wife is probably a little superior to you, as I think people think about the first lady, but you and me have to stick together since we’re married to better people,” he added.

The call made the radio station, WTOP, late for its hourly weather and traffic reports.

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