Abdullah gives Obama a lift

Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:49 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Security

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones

King Abdullah gave Obama a ride to the airport, after their one-on-one meeting and a dinner with several American and Jordanian officials at the royal palace today.

The king, who drove the car himself, walked the senator to the edge of the stairs and they chatted briefly, out of earshot of cameras, before Obama boarded.

Obama now heads to Israel for a day packed with meetings.

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What an honor. Obama got to ride shotgun with King Abdullah. It is so wonderful to see that people in other countries just love Obama. Wait until he gets to Europe. But, it is sad and unfortunate that some people in America still do not like Obama because of his race.

Cheryl Wilson (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:57 PM)

Lord Obama has them eating out of his glowing hands

Valdosta GA (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:57 PM)

Looks like Obama's already beginning to earn some respect for America. I haven't heard of a single burning effigy of him yet, unlike Bush.

Brian, Cedar Hill, TX (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:57 PM)

To Independent Texan.

Your jealousy is ridiclous. Grow up!

sheila, highlands ranch, co (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:58 PM)

Independent Texan, you are ignorant -- go to a library and look the word up, I put the correct spelling here so it should not be too hard.

Doreen Augusta Maine (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:00 PM)

FYI: The King drove his Mercedes.

Lee-- Dallas, TX (Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:02 PM)

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