House Democrats sing to Obama: 'Let's Stay Together'
source: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-democrats-lets-stay-together-20120127,0,110...
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Last week, President Obama sang a bit of the Al Green tune during a fundraiser at the landmark Apollo Theater in Harlem, a moment that became an instant sensation.
Friday, when the president came to speak to the House Democrats' retreat in Cambridge, Md., he left with a DVD that included a new rendition from 25 members of the caucus, including the adapted line, "We're so in love with you."
Another, per a Democratic aide, went: "We'll help you turn red states to blue."
"What I did not realize was that you ... had a reverend who can preach as good as Al Green in John Larson," Obama told the group, referring to the Democratic caucus chairman.
The group recorded their version Thursday night after a caucus dinner.
Billboard reported on Thursday that the original Al Green tune has seen a sales spike ever since the president briefly covered it. For the week ending Jan. 22, it was downloaded 16,000 times -- a jump of 490%.
The Obama campaign now offers a clip of the president's rendition as a ring tone on the reelection website.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-democrats-lets-stay-together-20...
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Truthitswhatsfordinner
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Good indication for Obama as Congressmen ran away form him in droves on 2010.
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eden49
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...Auzzies just thought he was the "bee's knees" downunder...come back, Mr President, and really have a good old look at Oz...you'll love it...
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eden49
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faye59
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I want a copy of the Congressional caucus singing that song. We need some levity around here. Thanks Mr. President.
- 26 days ago
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faye59
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joeredford [removed]
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That genuine smile and warm demeanor will beat Romney's phony grin and slick used car salesman persona any day. The election is over before it began.
- 26 days ago
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joeredford [removed]
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letsliveinpeace
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joeredford:
I am with you on that.
- 26 days ago
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letsliveinpeace
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Wyley_Wombat
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joeredford:
I'll take a smile over the great stone face any day.
- 26 days ago
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Wyley_Wombat
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letsliveinpeace
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House Democrats sing to Obama: 'Let's Stay Together'
President Obama shares a laugh as he is introduced by Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) before speaking at the House Democratic Issues Conference, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Cambridge, Md.
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letsliveinpeace
