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Obama hangs close to home at outset of vacation
8/21/2010 08:10:10 AMAP – President Barack Obama waves to a gathered crowd as he leaves the Bunch of Grapes book store in Vineyard … President Barack Obama Video Link Barack Obama Video:Obama knocks GOP on campaign finance ruling AP Video Link Barack Obama Video:Last US combat brigade leaves Iraq AP By GLEN JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer Glen Johnson, Associated Press Writer – 19 mins agoCHILMARK, Mass. – President Barack Obama is keeping close to home at the outset of his vacation on Martha's Vineyard. He golfed and went shopping at a bookstore Friday during his first full day on the island getaway. But for the second consecutive night, he stayed at his 30-acre compound rather than venturing off-campus. Nearby Oak Bluffs attracted a crowd of thousands for a fireworks show. The president's plans for Saturday were unclear, but an aide told his traveling press corps they would be unlikely to see him, regardless of his activities. The weather was perfect for the beach, golf, a bike ride or visit to the island's several towns: warm, sunny, with little humidity. Follow Yahoo! News on Twitter, become a fan on FacebookSearch Google for this story. |
