Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip

Obama’s Gaffe-Free Iraq Trip

Jon Stewart jokes that with one shot, Barack Obama dispelled all rumors of his lack of foreign policy experience.

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Jon Stewart covers “Obama Quest,” scrutinizing coverage of the presidential hopeful’s trip to the Middle East for the media’s much anticipated Obama “faux pas.” However, Obama’s smooth three-pointer shot at a military base, his successful shaking of Maliki’s hand and general success of avoiding any “gaffes” prove that perhaps the 46-year-old man is capable of behaving calm and cool, regardless of what country he travels to.

Elizabeth Giegerich

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