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July 14, 2009
Beat 360º 7/14/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

President Barack Obama talks with Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel during a phone call in the Oval Office. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza.)

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Have fun with it. We're looking forward to your captions! Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.

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Janine from PA.   July 14th, 2009 4:22 pm ET

I can talk to Rahm, talk on the phone, walk and chew gum and even swat a fly all at the same time if I have to!

Janine from PA.   July 14th, 2009 4:22 pm ET

Just thanking Anderson Cooper for a great interview, be with you in a sec.

Janine from PA.   July 14th, 2009 4:23 pm ET

Would you believe it? Michelle's secretary put me on hold!

john in santa barbara   July 14th, 2009 4:24 pm ET

I want the same, but no onions.

Mark   July 14th, 2009 4:28 pm ET

"Barack, you may be the President, but I'M THE MAN...! "

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Sandy Pennsylvania   July 14th, 2009 4:29 pm ET

If that's for me, I'm not here.

Kristien, Antwerp, Belgium   July 14th, 2009 4:30 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel *whispers* If it's for me, you haven't seen me....

Mark   July 14th, 2009 4:31 pm ET

"Barack...you DON'T mess with the Rahm!"

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Joe Anello - Dracut, MA   July 14th, 2009 4:32 pm ET

No Mr President...If it's for me I'm not here.

Vincent Watson - Minneapolis   July 14th, 2009 4:34 pm ET

"Hang on a sec. Rahm is flipping me off again..."

Kevin Kelly , Naples , FL   July 14th, 2009 4:35 pm ET

"I'm gonna need one large pizza ...oh two , I'm gonna need two large pizzas "

Maggie Cambridge, Ma   July 14th, 2009 4:36 pm ET

Look at my face, I don't want to deal with Biden today.

Eric Weigandt   July 14th, 2009 4:36 pm ET

Honey I gotta go now,Rahm is flashing his new gang sign again.

Chris Sosa - Boston, MA   July 14th, 2009 4:37 pm ET

Yes, that is correct. I would appreciate it if you would leave the room while I take this call.

Cameron Cox   July 14th, 2009 4:37 pm ET

I'd like an extra large but hold the ham.

Cameron Cox
Winnipeg, Canada

Nicole Patrick Indianapolis, IN   July 14th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

"If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times to use the bathroom before taking phone calls."

Kelly   July 14th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

You, me, outside.....
Even the President can't get away with stealing anothers lunch from the fridge!

Kelly
Carthage, Missouri

Lora Mae Schultz, Missouri   July 14th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

Hey Barack, those are my rollover minutes!

Tim Gibson   July 14th, 2009 4:43 pm ET

No Rahm, Erica Hill does not want an autographed photo of you.

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Barb Keokuk, Iowa   July 14th, 2009 4:47 pm ET

I see you Rahm, do I have to remind you to NOT interupt me when I'm on the phone?

Shelley (Elk Grove, CA)   July 14th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

"Extra cheese and double pepperoni...no...wait...no pepperoni"

Eric   July 14th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

What do you want on your pizza?

Maggie Cambridge, Ma   July 14th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

Does this tie make me look bipartisan?

Joe Carlson, San Diego, CA   July 14th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel demands to know how many times Obama will be on the Beat 360 this year.

Lori E   July 14th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

Pepperoni, mushroom, sausage.

Megan Hobbs   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

"hey Rahm, do you like mushrooms on your pizza?"

lisa (Chicago IL)   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Obama: "Hey, sir. You're not supposed to be in here. This is my office, get out. Why are you in here, anyway?"
Emanuel:"... You talkin' to me...?"
Obama: ".... Well, duh.."

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

"Sure, order me an Obama Coin Set while you have them on the phone but make sure we get the Bill and Hillary salt and pepper shakers as the added bonus.

Sabrina in Las Vegas   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Rahm, what did you want to order from Chili's again, the blooming onion and what?

Ekene Udoka   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Mr President, it's nice outside today how about showing some abbs at the beach
Ekene, Old Bridge NJ

Harry   July 14th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Quiet Rahm, I have the real "Commander in Chief" on the line, "Yes, Michelle".

Paul W from Santa Clara   July 14th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

Reason #35888 to not take the President's Blackberry away

Carol, Evanston, IL   July 14th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

Not now...I'm on the phone with Michelle.

K. Sontag   July 14th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

"This is the last time I will tell you. Dinner is on the table"

Brandi, Waterloo Ontario   July 14th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

Now remember not to include onions on that pizza.

Delores - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

Yes, Mrs. Emanuel, I can confirm that Rahm is coming with me to a baseball game!

Sean   July 14th, 2009 4:52 pm ET

Do I look like I'm kidding? Tell them I'm NOT here.

Carol, Evanston, IL   July 14th, 2009 4:52 pm ET

The Queen wants to know if Michelle can come out to play.

Carol, Evanston, IL   July 14th, 2009 4:52 pm ET

Sarah Palin is volunteering to be the ambassador to Russia.

Bouchra   July 14th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Rahm: Is that another Telemarketer? Let ME talk to them!

George -Hemet, California   July 14th, 2009 4:54 pm ET

Okay, what toppings do you want on your pizza?

Dwight Huntsville,Al   July 14th, 2009 4:55 pm ET

BO if you're telling Todd about me and Sara's little moose hunting trip, then i'm telling Michelle what happened in Africa!

Bouchra   July 14th, 2009 4:55 pm ET

Barack: "No I don't want to sign up for a "How to reduce your debt" program"

Rahm: " Man, those telemarketers... let ME talk to them!"

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 14th, 2009 4:57 pm ET

Rahm, you really need to get more sleep!

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 14th, 2009 4:57 pm ET

Help! I think Rahm has become a zombie!

Sandy   July 14th, 2009 4:58 pm ET

Hey Rahm, I don't read sign language...put it on a teleprompter.

Sandy
Texarkana, AR

Bouchra   July 14th, 2009 4:58 pm ET

Barack: “No I don’t want to sign up for a “How to reduce your debt” program”

Rahm: ” Those telemarketers are getting on my last nerv… let ME talk to them!”

Terry Kappel - Woodstock, IL   July 14th, 2009 4:58 pm ET

Mr. President...I'm trying out my "I mean business" face. What do you think?

Isabel • Brazil •   July 14th, 2009 4:59 pm ET

Don’t worry; we’ll work something out, even if we have to be a little creative.

Stacy   July 14th, 2009 4:59 pm ET

Did you pay for the pizza last time, or did I?

Carissa   July 14th, 2009 4:59 pm ET

"Now you listen to me, Barack Hussein Obama! If you don't get off that phone this instant you will have me to deal with, you here me?"

"Okay, okay just five more minutes!"

Brampton, ON
Canada

james monahan   July 14th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

Ok Mr.president time to get off the phone with the Chinese and go tell the Us people about all the money we just got.

Hilary   July 14th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

No!!! I said no pickles! Here give me the phone and i'll give them the order!

Hilary

Austin, Texas

Kerrie - Marietta, GA   July 14th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

"Barack, we got mushrooms and cheese for you last time. It's my turn to pick."

Shawn Hoffman - Kingman, AZ   July 14th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

I don't care who you think you are, or who you are on hold with, when I am speaking to you, you pay attention!

Nikki Thomas   July 14th, 2009 5:02 pm ET

Hey Rahm, Did you order those pizzas I told you to order over an hour ago?

Nikki Thomas

Austell, Ga

Delores - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:02 pm ET

It wasn't me Mr President. Vice President Biden went to that interview because I couln't make it.

Colleen - MI   July 14th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

"you talking to me????:

christina east   July 14th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

Christina – from kingston jamaica
"Look man call some body to check this chair its hurts my back"

Cher   July 14th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

Hello Domino's, yes...we would like one large.... no wait...two...you want two? Yes, two large pizzas with all the toppings. Yes, this is Obama. No this is not Cheney, he is gone, despite the fact he still thinks he is in office. Oh, get us those cinnamon sticks too, the girls love those.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue please...use the side door.

Delores - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

A call from Nancy Pelosi about the CIA. Do you want to take it, Rahm?

Donna Wood, Lil' Tennessee   July 14th, 2009 5:04 pm ET

Rahm: Do I look like I was born to be neglected? And what is that bottled water doing on your desk sir? I thought we talked about that? Am I the only one in the room? Am I talking to myself here? Am I.......... Mr. President: Huh? What did you say Rahm?

Donna Wood
Lexington, Tennessee

Tyler from RI, U.S.A   July 14th, 2009 5:06 pm ET

Mr. President, you need to hide, Michelle just noticed the toilet seat up...again.

Barbara from Whites Creek, TN   July 14th, 2009 5:06 pm ET

You know, Rahm, getting the G8 to agree on anything is as hard as getting Anderson Cooper to dance.

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:07 pm ET

Hold on one second- Rahm thinks he saw the ghost of Abraham Lincoln in his office again.

Susan Minneapolis, MN   July 14th, 2009 5:07 pm ET

"Um, no Mrs. Emanuel, I haven't seen Rahm all day."

Isabel • Brazil •   July 14th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

Rahm,

I need your help to answer a question very technical and complicated:

Why do women take a long to get ready?

Jemaul Hunter Savannah, Ga   July 14th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

So let me get this right Rahm, If they don't deliver in 30 minutes, then I get my order free?

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Barack, seriously, we can't afford any more overage fees.

Bob Edwards, Charlotte, NC   July 14th, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Uh, yeah! I really "am" on the phone!!

Delores - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:11 pm ET

The Colbert Report? Sorry, I can't. How about if Rahm Emanuel goes? He has the most wonderful sense of humor!

Justina & Evan- Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:13 pm ET

"If its Rod Blagojevich asking about your old Senate seat, HANG UP!"

Ted - Doylestown, Pennsylvania   July 14th, 2009 5:14 pm ET

With my brains and your looks, we could go places.

Tri, San Jose   July 14th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

Would you like a set of shamwow as well?

Dave   July 14th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

Yes, Rahm...you can have the second set of ShamWow's that come free with my order.

Evan & Justina - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

" Hey Rom, are we happy with our long distance service?"

Shirley   July 14th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Mr. President, I have attempted to call you for an hour. I wish you would subscribe to call waiting.

Bill Shields   July 14th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Mr President, please no onions on the pizza. You know they give me gas.

Bill Shields
Waynesboro, VA

Valarie Cain   July 14th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

You ever heard of knocking?

Valarie Houston, Texas

Delores - Albuquerque   July 14th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

Hey Rahm, I have here a very upset Senator saying something about money wasted somewhere? Why don't you take the call?

Dave K, San Diego, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

"You mess with the bull, Mr President....you get the horns"

Audrey from San Jose, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

Can I go to the All-Star game? Pretty pleassse! How can you say no to this face?

Greg Myers,Houston TX   July 14th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

President Obama is a real multitasker.He's also working on world change in his pocket.

Brittany - Orlando, Florida   July 14th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

"Hurry up, Mr. President. Entourage starts in 5 minutes."

Sonia   July 14th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

Hey Rahm....can you get me to the 21 century and get a wireless phone for this office? My feet hurt from standing!!!

Marilyn Mellin Chicago Illinos   July 14th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

hey, mr. president, it was my turn to ask them if their refrigerator is running.........

Andrew Sobin   July 14th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

"Yo bro, I'll get on that once I place my order"

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

"If your ordering Chinese for lunch just put it on our tab, they know were good for it."

David Canada   July 14th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

Hey Anderson I Have Rahm here. He wants you to line him up with Erica Hill. I told him he is too old for her.

Susan, Unionville, Ontario   July 14th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

C'mon Mr. President, it's time to "cut the cord". Hand over that antique phone and start using the cordless I gave you

Kevin from MEMPHIS   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Not now Rahm, I'm on the phone. You wanna settle this on the court?

Sean Shapiro, Farmington Hills, MI   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Now Barack, you know we don't talk on the phone before dinner. Hang up and come join the rest of the cabinet.

Vin Holly Springs,NC   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

No I don't want a discover card.

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

"If its Rod Blogojevich asking about your old Senate seat I advise you hang up the phone Mr. President."

Jan Marshall   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Hold that thought Vladimir . . . Dick Cheney did whaaaaat???

Jan Marshall
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Lori - Diamond,OH   July 14th, 2009 5:21 pm ET

Not right now Rahm – I am ordering pizza!

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   July 14th, 2009 5:22 pm ET

Read my lips – Five Guys burgers!

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

"Hey Rom its China on the phone."

"I usually just hang up on bill collectors Mr. President."

Adrienne Felton   July 14th, 2009 5:24 pm ET

Mr. President, may I speak with Sotomayor's family? I want to let them know that I am not a part of this madness.

New York, New York

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   July 14th, 2009 5:24 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel – Chief of Staff & human teleprompter

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:24 pm ET

"This is the lat time Im going to say this Satan, Bush doesn't live here anymore, stop calling!"

Mike from Norman, OK   July 14th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

"Mr. President, put down the phone. Mayor Mallory is NOT who you should be calling for first-pitch advice."

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

"I know you miss me Anderson but we'll always have Africa."

Shawn Hoffman - Kingman, AZ   July 14th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

So help me Barry, you screw up my Chinese food order again, I am sending you hunting with Dick Cheney.

Amnay, Texas   July 14th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Barack, tell them not to forget the fries this time.

Tarja, Finland   July 14th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

I thought we had a deal we don`t wear jackets here...

Marianne   July 14th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Hey Barack...can you get me into the All-Star game too?

Stacy   July 14th, 2009 5:29 pm ET

If Palin won't take your call, call back and say you're Rush.

E. Gauw of Sydney, AU   July 14th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

If my wife's looking for me, say I'm not here. Got it, Obama???

Isabel • Brazil •   July 14th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Rahm,
The number one priority must be security and number two is to get a hold on Who it is that is attacking it.

chicagoeyes   July 14th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

Emanuel I told you I'm ordering extra mushrooms like it or not. So hand over the coupon.

Jeannette Kucan
Pinehurst NC

Gregg, Tarzana, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

In his best Robert DeNiro imitation Rahm looks straight at the Prez and sez "YOU TALKIN' TO ME........."

Michael Rovaris, Colorado Springs   July 14th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Okay Boss, what's it going to be in this office, jackets on or off?

Eddy - Ontario, Canada   July 14th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

You may be the President... but I want to choose the pizza toppings today! Sir!!!

Stacy from Ohio   July 14th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Mr. President – the FBI is going to figure out that we're behind this prank calling scheme.

Mark   July 14th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

" Mr. President, order an Hawaiian Pizza if you want. But I can't eat the Canadian bacon "...

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Mike from Austin   July 14th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

You want me to sell a second stimulus package to Congress???

Monica, Washington, DC   July 14th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

It's Anderson again! He's mad I didn't consider him for the Surgeon General position.

Christine Farace   July 14th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

So, Mr. President, you want me to tell Sotomayor that she is almost as cool as you?

Christine Farace
Durango, CO

Kristien, Antwerp, Belgium   July 14th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

No Rahm, I'm throwing first pitch, NOT you!

chicagoeyes   July 14th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

George W I told you I don't need another yard man.Sorry Mr.President he said he was Bin Laden.

Stacy from Ohio   July 14th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Sir, I think the voting for American Idol has ended.

Justin Zetterlund-Monterey California   July 14th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Don't forget Barack, Im in charge here.

john shelton   July 14th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

This is President Obama, would you change that tee time to two o'clock

Tom Williams   July 14th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Even though protected by a desk and a chair, Obama is still weary of Rahm’s foreshortened middle finger and ability to throw an accurate F-bomb at 20 yards.

Stacy from Ohio   July 14th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

All due respect, but I can't believe Sarah picked you as her Lifeline. Must be a Foreign Policy question.

Jim Monahan Skokie, Illinois   July 14th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

"Rahm, no you can't take my place and throw out the first pitch at the All-Star baseball game. Quit begging or I am going to bench you!"

Jim Monahan Skokie, Illinois

Joe Johnson - Hollywood, MD   July 14th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

No No – just give me a sec Rahm. It's a telemarketer. Apparently George Bush never put the White House on the Do Not Call List!

annie from nj   July 14th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

One sec, yo, calling up my homies from downtown Chicago.

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

"Its Berlusconi on the phone and he needs an alibi for last Friday."

Brandi - bottom of the boot   July 14th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

Rahm: 'You never listen to me!'
Barack: 'I think this International Incident ranks higher than your PMS, Rahm.'

Brandi
Pierre Part, LA

Jennifer NC   July 14th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Should we get pepperoni or sausage this time?

amaury reyes   July 14th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

'Barrack: All right, all right, calm...Yes, Anderson Cooper,? Rahm says hi'

eddy toronto canada   July 14th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

"Rahm, it's your Cayman Islands real estate agent again"

Christine Farace   July 14th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Listen .... Rahm, it's latina not latin.

Christine Farace
Durango, CO

kevin shakil   July 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Barack:Wait They Said I looked at youre Butt?
Rahm: :HAHA BUT I Did Lol

Kevin Shakil Westbury NY

Anne, Effingham, Illinois   July 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

If that's Anderson on the phone, tell him I'm the next "Silver Fox"!

Michelle Johnson, Lomita, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I'm the one who should be president. You know it; I know it; the whole country knows it.

Kate   July 14th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Look at my face, does it look like I want to talk to you today?

anne smith   July 14th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

"Have you double checked your sources Anderson Cooper? Are you sure the deficeit has passed a trillion dollars? Rahm Emanuel replies,"I sent you a text message Mr. President while you were in Africa. " Just tell Anderson that you were out of range."

kevin shakil   July 14th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Barack: Wait They Said I Looked At Youre Butt??
Rahm,: Should i tell michelle Or Will You?

Tarja, Finland   July 14th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Come and see what Bo`s been up to in my office...

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

"Listen here CNN, Rahm said if he ends up on another beat360 photo he's gonna pull a Sarah Palin and quite."

Tim Singer - Redwood City, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Mr. Obama whishes he had a cordless phone.

eddy toronto canada   July 14th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

"Rahm, it's Goldman Sachs, they want to erect bronze statues of us in their foyer."

Ed - Sidney, OH   July 14th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Let me talk to them, I'll get us a GREAT DEAL on a new teleprompter.

Karen Anderson   July 14th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Rahm: "You want ME to go pick up the Chinese takeout again?"

Ed Hubble Folom Ca.   July 14th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

" Me, You talkin bout Me Barack?"

eleanor coombs, ga   July 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

The President is not fazed by his Chief of Staff R. Emanuel's miff.........Are you ever going to get off that phone and come over here and talk to me or what?

Jon -- Niantic CT   July 14th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Even President Obama can't get to a real person through phone tech support!

Patrick Lynch   July 14th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Oh no Mr President, the arrangement was that you deal with Hillary and I deal with Joe.

Tim Singer - Redwood City, CA   July 14th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Rahm, I would stop flying Southwest if I were you.

Shawn Hoffman - Kingman, AZ   July 14th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

If you do not get me tickets to the midnight premier of Harry Potter I will not be in for the rest of the week!

Shelley (Elk Grove, CA)   July 14th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

"Hold On....Emanuel is doing his DeNiro impersonation again"...

"You talkin to me??"

roger mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

"Mr. President, do you want me to call Bill Gates?" "No that's okay, I have him on the phone now. Bill where is my computer I ordered 8 months ago?"

Ben from Hanover NH   July 14th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Obama: Why's there no dial tone?
Rahm: I cut off all outgoing calls to keep Biden at bay!

Ed - Sidney, OH   July 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Yeah, Anderson, can you make that (TWO) free Beat 360 T-Shirts in size large?

candace   July 14th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

I am right here Mr. President...who r u calling??

Chris - Peabody, MA   July 14th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

"Why is it that you asked everyone for their opinion before nominating Judge Sotomayor except for me?...why didn't you ask ME?"

David Zale   July 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

I want anchovies on my half.

kevin shakil   July 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Barack: are The Basketball courts ready?
Rahm: I personally designed it
Barack: Thanks Rahm, yeah Anderson You can come over sunday

Lisa, Tampa   July 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Barack, get off the phone and get over here and practice some pitches.

roger mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

"That's not fair Mr. President, please let go of the chair and keep walking until the music stops."

Kerrie - Marietta, GA   July 14th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

"Rahm, it's the school principal. Have you been using potty mouth language again?"

David Zale   July 14th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Can Ya Hear Me Now?

Vanessa TX   July 14th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Ok..Mr President..you tell 'em I'll send 'em a dead fish in the mail again, k?

Jonathan from CT   July 14th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Rahm: "I don't care who you're talking to....The Enforcer comes first!"

Tom Satre   July 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

"Look, E, you might know signing but I don't – and – I don't want any brothers thinking you're trying to be one of us, so just make sure my teleprompter gets fixed! Got dat?"

Tom S.
Naples, FL.

Vanessa TX   July 14th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

"Yes, and Rahm will have anchovies on his pizza..extra"

Greg Lewis - San Diego, CA   July 14th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

After the third "No, I love you more" Rahm Emanuel prepares to vomit.

Jake Honig from Woodbridge, CT   July 14th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Hi, I'd like to order one stimulus package please....actually make it two.

Terri V. Swanton, OH   July 14th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Barack: "I'm ordering some take-out, pork fried rice ... You want some?"

Rahm: "You talkin' to me!?!

Barack: "Sorry, I keep forgetting"

Levon - Redondo Beach, CA   July 14th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

"Hang on a second. Rahm, this is seriously no time to play rock-paper-scissors."

Matt /Atlanta/GA   July 14th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Rahm: Listen here "buddy," It was my idea to run, I got you here, and you can't even put the phone down for me anymore? Who is it anyway?

Obama: It's Sarah Palin, she wants me to terminate her citizenship, she thinks it will give her more credibility with minority voters in 2012.

Vanessa TX   July 14th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Pres: Rahm, they don't have Oreo pizza.

Rahm: They will when I finish talking to them

Evan- New Mexico   July 14th, 2009 6:04 pm ET

"Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to know if he can borrow 30 billion dollars."

"Tell him to call China Mr.President."

Michelle (Gulfport, FL)   July 14th, 2009 6:04 pm ET

Obama (to Rahm): Are you seriously telling me that while I was in Africa you did not succeed on the one and only mission I gave you:" Operation Obama Needs A CORDLESS Phone"?!?!

Nicole Barney   July 14th, 2009 6:04 pm ET

You want me to go to the Sotomayor hearings? Aghhh, it is soo boring! Could I pick up your dry cleaning instead?

Nicole

Mesa, AZ

Em. Utah   July 14th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Obama, "It's Biden". Rahm, "Just hang up man, I'm tellin ya just hang up!"

kevin shakil   July 14th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Barack: No, I didnt Look at youre Butt
Rahm: But Obama you said YES WE CAN

Kevin Shakil westbury Ny 11590

eddy toronto canada   July 14th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

"Rahm, it's a telemarketer, do we need debt consolidation?"

K Sullivan, Hawthorne, NY   July 14th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Everyone else has Wireless, why can't I? And Rahm says, because I said NO.

Trent Broadus (San Antonio)   July 14th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Yes, we're calling about cordless phones.... Sure, I can hold.

Jon from CT   July 14th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Obama: No, Rahm, this is my chair. You can't sit here!
Emanual: Fine! Then I'll take the desk!

Richard Fisher Tallahassee Florida   July 14th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Live long and prosper!

Joshua Sessions UT   July 14th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Mr. President, I warned you about calling long distance.

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Yo,Barry,you got a visitor and it canna' wait....

Susan Meyer   July 14th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Hey, Rahm – do you want that with or without the special sauce?

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Phone time is over,gimme the phone or it's back to the hole........

AJ Joshi, Atlanta, GA   July 14th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Rahm gives directions to the President to exactly align himself to be parallel to the leaning tower of Pisa for an amazing Photo Op.

Catherine ahara   July 14th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

What was that Mr President Sarah Palin has you on hold?

Brad Wilbraham, MA   July 14th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Rahm.
Who do I need to see to get a wireless phone around here?

roger mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

"They don't have fries, will tator tots work?"

sharon   July 14th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

You Want Me To Do Want ?

John from New Hampshire   July 14th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Obama: "Rahm, you know I wasn't checking out that Brazilian girl at G8!"
Emanual: "But I was..."

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

That debt consolidation guy is on the phone and he said,you're gonna need him before he needs you....funny though,he sounded a lot like Cheney

Elisa, Walled Lake, MI   July 14th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Ok Rahm, they are putting the call through from Cheney. Remind me again–which one of us in going to be the bad cop?

eleanor coombs, ga   July 14th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Rahm to the President: So you are telling me that the phone call is from Sarah Palin, and it 's collect, and she wants the name of your publisher?

President to Rahm: Yep, she has the "audacity to hope".

Mamode (Hartford CT)   July 14th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

I am Rahmbo, you are Tito

hershfernandes   July 14th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Obama: "Surely you can't be serious!"
Rahm: "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley."

Hersh, New Orleans, La

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Rahm: QuiIt doing those silly Richard Pryor imitations and get the door......

Mamode (Hartford CT)   July 14th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

I swear, the dead fish I ordered for you is just sushi. Nothing Siniter.

Lorraine Hajek   July 14th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

"Ask Anderson Cooper if he'll interview ME next!"

roger mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

"Look at me, let go of the chair and walk a straight line."

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Barack: Can't you get the door,I'm busy???

Rahm: No,you get the door,in the movies everytime there's a black president,it's always the end of the world.......

Anthony - Apex, NC   July 14th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

"Mr. President, you've got to come quick. Dick Cheney has convinced Joe Biden that, as Vice President, he's in charge."

"Again?!"

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz, CA   July 14th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

I'm just getting some pointers from Sandy Koufax on how to throw the opening pitch tonight!

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 14th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I'd like to place 10 bucks on number five in the seventh race!

Marissa, Beaver, PA   July 14th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Obama: No way! She said what?

Rahm: O-M-G what did she say? Did she say something about me?

Obama: Mmmm girl, tell her to step off cause she doesn't know who she's messing with. She's messing with the PREZ.

Rahm: For REALZ!

Tarja, Finland   July 14th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

How many times I have to tell you? NO hamburger or pizza orders from this phone!

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Rahm:Sorry to disturb you,sir, there's this poor old lady at the door and it seems she needs a bailout, her husband just went to jail and she only had two million left and she spent that on a used private jet getting here...

Marissa, Beaver, PA   July 14th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Obama: I'm totally prank calling China.

Rahm: Ok, but I get to prank call North Korea next.

Garry - White Rock, Canada   July 14th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

You can tell security to call off the dogs and
stop looking for the guy that ate your pizza.
It was me !

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Hi, Anderson, I'd like my t-shirt in a large.

val brooks   July 14th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

On the phone with China........Would you believe they want to talk to Michelle before they give us anymore more money! Michell's prob gonna say no......Where's your wife Rahm?

Ryan Powell/ Centreville VA   July 14th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Its 3 AM. The phone is ringing and Barack Obama is ready to take on the world...with Rahm.

Mike   July 14th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Emanuel: Barack you must come see all of the doctors waiting outside.

Barack: Tell them to wait like we do in their offices.

Pause: Both stare at each other

Barack: I'm working on the health care plan, and will have it finished by Friday.

Mike
Cincinnati, Ohio

Lori - PA   July 14th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

At next year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, I get to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Mitra   July 14th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Barack:

Rahm, can you get Steve Jobs for me on the other line. It's the Queen. She says her ipod just broke down...

Rahm:

Tell her she's late on protection money...

Mitra Osqui
Cambridge, MA

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

It's the guards at the gate. I'm telling them clear the guy from Panda Express so he can deliver our order.

Kathy   July 14th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Just a second Rahm.

If I order within the next 3 minutes, I get 2 Sham Wows for the price of one!

I'll give you one so you can clean your own office.

Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

They want me for next season's "Dancing with the Stars!"

Shirley from Iowa   July 14th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Mr. President, I have attempted to call you for 2 hours. I wish you would subscribe to call waiting.

Kathy   July 14th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Really Michelle, Rahm said he would love to come for dinner on meatloaf night.

Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

Rodney Hoffman   July 14th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Rahm, CNN claims to have tape of you talking for a full three minutes without expletives, but I'm telling them it must be fake.

Rodney
Los Angeles, CA

Penny, Ohio   July 14th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Pres. Obama and Rahm play musical chairs.

Shana   July 14th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Rahm can we please get a chordless phone in here?? Its 2009 for goodness sake

Alicea. Kelso, WA   July 14th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"I thought we agreed that I'M the chief."
"No, I'M the chief."

Seth, Philadelphia, PA   July 14th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"Yeah, he likes you. So do you LIKE-him LIKE-him, or do you just like him?"

Seth, Philadelphia, PA

roger mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"Mr President, your dog just pee'd in the Cheney bedroom again." "Give him a treat."

Brittnay   July 14th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"Seriously Mr.President this is more important then talking to the Jackson Family!"

Brittnay Gainesville, Florida

Emily from Topeka, KS   July 14th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

"Actually, Mr. Simmons, I'll be out of town, but I'm certain the Chief of Staff would be thrilled to lead a jazzercise session with you. Of course he'll wear an aerobics outfit! Bring the most bedazzled one you've got. Oops! Gotta run!"

Marissa, Beaver, PA   July 14th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Rahm: NO! You will not call my mother!

Obama: Hello, Mrs. Emanuel?

Rahm: PUT THE PHONE DOWN!

jean kelley, kernersville, nc   July 14th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

I can't believe anderson's calltone is the theme to the houswives of atlanta

Mitra Osqui, Cambridge MA   July 14th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

President: Rahm, can you believe this?! Michelle's secretary just put me on hold!!

Emanuel: OK, let ME handle this!

Jasmine - Spokane, WA (Spokandyland)   July 14th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Rahm? When do you ever look like you aren't going to kill someone?

Jasmine - Spokane, WA (Spokandyland)   July 14th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Sorry Rahm, but AC is the leader of the Silver Fox group.

Isabel • Brazil •   July 14th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Teleprompter... And this coming from someone Who knows what he’s talking about.

Samantha, Boston MA   July 14th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

"No, I'm pretty sure Anderson said he can only give away one free Beat 360 shirt, but let me ask again"

Dan in Kansas City   July 14th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

"You don't have to call, I'm right here Barack."

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Rahm: Move now or I switch parties.....

Robert   July 14th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Well...that's fine Rahm...but it still does not explain to me why you - a fellow Chicagoan - would support Hillary over me in the primaries.

Ron, Ohio   July 14th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Get security up here right away, I've got a maniac chasing me around my desk!

Suzanne Khan   July 14th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Good talking with you again, W.

Oh, wait.

Rahm says hi and to remind you about the Longhorn tickets.

Tim Singer - Redwood City, CA   July 14th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Hey, Barack, are you talkin' to me?

Frank   July 14th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Ok, you've talked to Scarlett johannson enough, i'm getting hungry

Robert   July 14th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel: Uh...Mister President, that call is for me.

roger m mcgaugh st louis   July 14th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

"Mr. President we need you quick, Biden is in the press room again"

Edward Graham   July 14th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

In an effort to keep spending down, Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel monitors how long Barack Obama spends his day talking on the phone.

Frank, New York   July 14th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

I didn't do it, who are you gonna belive, the guy on the phone or this face, you can get mad at this face

eddy toronto canada   July 14th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

"Rahm, it's Tiffany's, the solid gold, diamond tipped swizzle sticks you ordered are ready for pick up."

joe - oxnard. ca   July 14th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

"Okay, okay, don't call the secret service, it was me. I drank your water."

Annie G.   July 14th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

"Look into my eyes Mr. President....You do want a second stimulus you do want a second stimulus...."

"Hold on Michelle, Rahm is trying to hypnotize me again..."

Louisville, KY

Susan, Novato CA   July 14th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

I told you, no anchovies on my half!

Caryn   July 14th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Seriously – you want ME to get on the phone with Dick Cheney and get all the details? Isn't he in an undisclosed location, Mr. President?

Mitra Osqui, Cambridge MA   July 14th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

President Obama: Rahm, they're towing your car......

Mitra Osqui
Cambridge MA

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 14th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

It's the producers of "I'm a Celebrity. Get Me Out of Here." Anderson Cooper and Sara Palin have accepted for next season. Now they want Bo."

Steve, Bend OR   July 14th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Rahm it's a collect call for you from Argentina.

Karen, Regina Canada   July 14th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Hey Rahm, tell Hillary it's 3am and I'm on the phone!

Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada   July 14th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

I'll take extra beef on my pizza! I need all the protein I can get...:)

jd   July 14th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

With all due respect Mr. President, I order the pizza around here!

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Mr. President, you put you foot inside the blue line....but I didn't say "Simon Says!"

Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada   July 14th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Tell Anderson, I want the name of his Trainer. I want those pecs!

Robert   July 14th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

President Obama (a surprised look): Rahm, did you know that Netanyahu was named after Benjamin Franklin?

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

It's the staff of "What Not to Wear" giving me wardrobe pointers for tonight's ceremonial first pitch.

Sarah & Patty   July 14th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Mr. President, that phone call is for me. My mother always calls when you are at lunch.

Carolina from CA   July 14th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Barack: I would like onions and anchovies on mine
What would you like on yours Rahm?
Rahm: I'll have the same as you, but with extra cheese.

mary   July 14th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Rahm its "Dancing With The Stars" they want you for the show!!!!

Louisiana

Jessica Baker, Washington State   July 14th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Rahm "Do you need to tell you are on the DO NOT CALL LIST?"

Mark Toronto Canada   July 14th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Rahm, I need to know NOW how Cheney got this number.

Robert   July 14th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

President Obama: Hey, Rahm, did anybody ever tell you that you look like a young Tony Curtis?

Rahm (sighing): Yes, sir Mr. President. All the time. Did anybody ever tell you that you look like a young Harry Belafonte?

President Obama: Really? I do? You really think I look like Harry? Wow...you wanna hear my rendition of the Banana Boat Song?

Rahm: No, Mr. President, not while you have Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid on hold.

Jack in Bali, Indonesia   July 14th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Telephone: "Your call is important to us. Please stay on the line for the next available . . . "

Kevin Braga - Fall River, MA   July 14th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

"Barack Hussein Obama... you give me that phone this instant!!"

Kevin, Miami FL   July 14th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Pres. Obama and Chief Emanuel seem to be going crazy calling Hilary for Harry Potter premiere tickets tonight.

Gayle Myers ( Calgary Alberta Canada)   July 14th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

When the music stops we grab a chair. If I win, I'm the President RIGHT

Kevin Braga - Fall River, MA   July 14th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Rahm Emanuel: "Barack, if its that automobile warranty call again, tell 'em that I'm not home."

Nehemiah Olean, NY   July 14th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

"I don't care who you're talking to, I want to know why i wasn't invited on your trip to the motherland!"

Sean Marier (Los Angeles)   July 14th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Seriously, Mr. President, you can have pepperoni but I don't want any on MY half.

David - Plano, Texas   July 14th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

She's my mother, Mr. President. Let me talk to her.

Bernard   July 14th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Mr. President, I am sorry. I am the one who took the cordless phone from your office.

Bernard
Newport Beach, CA

Jasmine - Spokane, WA (Spokandyland)   July 14th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

okay, seriously...Rahm I thought you were supposed to install the cordless phones?

Mo   July 14th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

What, Rahm, did you get bitten by a spider too?

JC-Los Angeles   July 14th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

"I've had enough of the North Korean takeout and the Cuban food, I'm Middle Eastern Mr. President and I think you should be ordering Gyros."

Kathy   July 14th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Anderson, trust me. I know basketball and I know politics. I know what Sarah Palin said....not that Rahm...she said she quits!

Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

Jasmine - Spokane, WA (Spokandyland)   July 14th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Wrestling match, Obama. You, me, out in the back. Winner takes on Chuck Todd's goatee.

Lisa Edwards, Los Angeles, CA.   July 14th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

I thought it was my turn to talk with you; you said I would be next!!

Bob - Massillon, OH   July 14th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

When the caller asked to speak to the most important man in the White House, President Obama accidentally took the phone call.

Jodie   July 14th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

So Rehm You want pickles and onions or just pickles?
Mr. President I told you I want the works. Will they deliver this time?

Jodie
Grand Meadow Minnesota.

john Nashville, TN   July 14th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

"You sit down first." " No, You sit down first. Infinity!""

Jill E. Bolz Escondido, CA   July 14th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

"Now Mr. President...It's just a simple procedure, it wont hurt a bit."

Paula, Lovell, WY   July 14th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Remember, Bud, no anchovies on MY half!

Greg, Austin Tx   July 14th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Mr President, if that's the folks from my anger management class, tell them I'm not in!

Darren, South San Francisco, CA   July 14th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

I'll Beat 360 after you beat Anderson in a game of Basketball.

john Nashville, TN   July 14th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Obama and Emanuel play a game of "Who sits down first'
foots the bill for lunch.

Elaine   July 14th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Barack asks Rahm if he's the man.
Rahm says "Are you kidding".

Lisa A. Philadelphia, PA   July 14th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

"Yeah Anderson, I miss you too – gotta go, Rahm is giving me hand signals, I've got to give him quality time too ..."

john Nashville, TN   July 14th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Emanuel informs Obama that Hillary has run out of sick days.
"Is that her on the phone?"

Heather Kennard - KC, MO   July 14th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

"Hold on Rahm, i'm on hold for tickets for the Harry Potter premiere!"

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 14th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Bad news! Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are splitsville!

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 14th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

No Joe...you can't be my relief pitcher at tonigh't All Star Game!

Lisa Oakes (Wilkinson, IN)   July 14th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Them them to hold the anchovies. You know I hate anchovies.

Sam Vecia, Ontario, Canada   July 14th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Obama: He says... "When you mess with the Rahm... You're gonna get the horns!!!"

Kate from Florida   July 14th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Obama: Is your refrigerator....uh Rahm how does it go again?
Rahm: . . . running.
Obama: Is your refrigerator running? Better go...oh look a dime!

Kate from Florida   July 14th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Rahm singles for Obama to not mention him.
Obama: Listen, Mahmoud, even Rahm thinks you didn't really win. You wanna talk to him? Sure, he's right here.

Jennifer   July 14th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

"Look at me, I did NOT break it. No, don't call Leon Panetta!"

Huntington Beach ,CA

Victor El Paso TX   July 14th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

"You speak to me like that again Mr. President and I'll back hand you."

"Uh, Security!"

Ben   July 14th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is saying"The rest of us are going to Pizza Hut !" Obama replys with " I'm going to Five Guys I don't care where everyelse is going! I gotta have some of those greasy fries and a double bacon cheese burgers!"

Tom Inabinet   July 14th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Obama: "Did you say a $3,000 phone bill!?"
Emanuel: "Sir, calling you overseas on Air Force One is not cheap."

Tom in Grand Prairie, TX

AVERY NV.   July 14th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

"Just a second Your Majesty....'Rohm, we'll put a phone in your office when you can learn not to go over your minutes'"!

Richard M (Brooklyn, NY)   July 14th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Hello Mr. Clemens. I can arrange that pardon if you need it, just give me some tips to throwing a strike in tonight's game.

Stuart from Newington, Connecticut   July 14th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Umm–Somebody is waiting for the phone-Gotta go! Bye!

Heidi   July 14th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Hey you talkin to me?

Felly   July 14th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Dube......Oh ...Mr President.......I can't believe you lost your blackberry in Africa.

Felly, Sacramento
CA.

Roberto, Tx   July 14th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

What? You have to sit to be the President?

Jacqueline, NY   July 14th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Pres. Obama: It's Anderson Cooper. He's doing a special on going gray.

Victor El Paso TX   July 14th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

"Do I look like a guy who takes pineapple on a pizza?"

Victor
El Paso
Texas

Ana-Texas   July 14th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

"Hold on, Anderson Cooper wants another interview."

Helen, Reading, UK   July 14th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Mr President, the spider that bit me was THIS much bigger than the one that bit Anderson Cooper..

Victor El Paso TX   July 14th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

"Ya, Hang on,

hey Rahm, you gotta smoke?"

Victor
El Paso
Texas

Helen, Reading, UK   July 14th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Hey Rahm, that is not how you make the Vulcan peace sign..

Lori - IL   July 14th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

...and Rahm will have fries with his burger....

Helen, Reading, UK   July 14th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Rahm and the President rock out as Erica Hill plays them her Poison mix tape.

Julia Smith - Houston, TX   July 14th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

President Obama "I'm gone a week, and you couldn't check my messages"!

Jennifer C (Atlanta, GA)   July 14th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

I'll be with you in a minute Rahm, I'm placing my to go order from Five Guys...a man's gotta eat!

Adam Newman, Romford, United Kingdom   July 14th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Obama:Hi, is that Larry King? BABA BOOEY, BABA BOOEY!

John Evans   July 14th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Mr President you don't have to call the Secret Service. It was me who smoked the last cigarette in your pack!

San Diego, CA.

mirco in halifax NS canada   July 14th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

I don't care if you are sorry Rahm, you can't use that kind of language in the oval office. I'm phoning your mother.

Chris, Royal Oak, MI   July 14th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

President...Hello C.I.A. you need to straighten up or i'll send over The Rahm to take care of things over there.

Chief of Staff... Do they think I am funny.. Does it look like I'am laughing. Do I amuse them.

martha bond   July 14th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Emanuel I'm on the phone!!!!
So you like Anderson's gray better than mine?

Jennifer Shafer   July 14th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

The first rule of Fight Club is-you do not talk about Fight Club. The Second rule of Fight Club is-you DO NOT TALK ABOUT Fight Club.

Victor El Paso TX   July 14th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

"Hey Rahm, you want anchovies on your pie?"

Victor
El paso
Texas

Darryll, Tucson, AZ   July 14th, 2009 8:36 pm ET

"Can you make it one more ticket for the All-Star game tonight?"

Jacqueline, NY   July 14th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Pres. Obama: It’s Anderson Cooper. He’s wants me to be a part of a special he's doing for CNN on going gray.

Emanuel: Oooh, I'm gray! May I do it, too?

Dwight Huntsville,Al   July 14th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

Barack ,want me to tell them the cigarette butts left on Airforce One belong to me?

Jonathan from CT   July 14th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

Operation Repo's coming to pick up the Presidential Limo!

Marcia Victor Paisley, Ont. Canada   July 14th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

Rahm.....You want that pizza with double cheese ? It's free if they can't deliver in less than 30 minutes !!!!

Denise, Leawood KS   July 14th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

It's the Census. Should I count my mother-in-law?

Rita   July 14th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

I don't care who's on the phone, look at me when I'm talking to you.

Denise, Leawood KS   July 14th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

You owe me ten bucks, Rahm. McCain's hold music is still Brooks and Dunn.

Lori - Diamond,OH   July 14th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

Hold on Anderson – Rahm has something to say to you!

Marcia Victor Paisley, Ont. Canada   July 14th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

UMMMM I'm looking at him right now but he says " don't look at me...I didn't do it "

Byron F. - Dallas, TX   July 14th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Rahm, they want to know who left the seat up in the Presidential Suite?

...or...

Uh yeah, Rahm and I want to know why we can't spring for some cordless phones?

...or...

Sure, you'd like to speak to the man of the house? Just one second...

...or...

Hey Rahm, um sercurity has an issue. They want to know who's gonna pick up the Bo's poop on the front lawn?

...or...

Hey Rahm, Anderson's having a dance party at his place after the show and says he's gonna stomp your yard!

Tony, Alexandria VA   July 14th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

double cheese and pepperoni?

John Lubowitz, Albany, New York   July 14th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

President Obama is surprised that Chief of Staff Emanuel would enter the oval office when he wasn't wearing a jacket.

Shawn Abbott Augusta Maine   July 14th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

No Anderson I cannot come out and play Rahm Emanuel says I have to stay in and run the country or I'm grounded

Tony, Alexandria VA   July 14th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

it's 2 for 1 tuesdays....what do you want on the other pizza?

Tina Johnson - Calgary, Alberta   July 14th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Hey Anderson, Rahm thinks a spider got him too, how'd you clear YOUR eye up so fast?

Marcia Victor Paisley, Ont. Canada   July 14th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

Michelle wants to know if you'll help her weed the White house garden?

Rahm "ME? you're joking right?

Tina Johnson - Calgary, Alberta   July 14th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Thanks for the bronco statue, but dang, only if I knew, I could have been at the Calgary Stampede last week instead of Rahm.

Janine from PA.   July 14th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Hey Biden, Rahm's here were ready to go to fat boys, meet you outside in a few.

Denise, Leawood KS   July 14th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Oval Office Prank 'o the Day: "Sir. I call in Gibbs, you take two steps back and we'll clothesline him!"

Tina Johnson - Calgary, Alberta   July 14th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Sorry Hilary, thought it was your water, looks like Rahm was the one who was sitting in my chair last week.

Robyn, Austin TX   July 14th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Who do I have to call to get a coffee around here?

Janine from PA.   July 14th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Rahm wants to know if he can catch the first pitch that I throw out tonight.

Kevin--King City, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Make that THREE happy meals as Rahm sure could use one!

Becky- Athens, OH   July 14th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

No, Mr. President, it was MY idea to send our future Cheif Justice the crystal goblets with matching candlestick holders. YOU wanted to send her lift tickets in Vail.

Sarah, NY   July 14th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

It's PETA...some matter about a fly??

Diane Williams, Oxnard, California   July 14th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

Rahm, why do you keep using my oval office phone and keep running up my phone bills here? We don't have a stimulus package for this.

Kevin--King City, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Make no mistake, whoever blinks FIRST gets coffee for Anderson!

Isabel S • Brazil •   July 14th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

You’re been chitchatting since you got here. When are you gonna get on the stick?

anne smith Lake City,Tx   July 14th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Rahm whispers: Tell Anderson that I'm out of pocket.
President Obama responds: No Anderson, Rahm is not here, but do you want to leave a message?

Cat - Bucks Co. PA   July 14th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Don't look at me Barack. It wasn't my idea to call in an order of 200 pizzas to Dick Cheney's house. That prank is older than he is!

Kevin--King City, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Okay seriously, Mr. President, I need my jacket back.

Kevin--King City, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Hey look at me do the MOONWALK while talking on the phone at the sametime!

Roberta, Brainerd MN   July 14th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Well hello Mrs. Emanuel, nope, I have no idea where Rahm might be.

Kirsten Marion Iowa   July 14th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

"Hello? Is this Maintenance? Emanuel is standing here, and I have his side of the story. I apologize on Rahms behalf, and will be sending him down to help you plunge it out right away!""

Sheila Stuart, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

It's the FAA..they're giving us final clearance to buzz the gateway Arch on our way out of St. Louis tonight.

Angee Ratliff   July 14th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Rahm seemed offended upon overhearing the President say he makes better decisions as a wise black man...

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   July 14th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Rahm, not everyone gets to keep their rollover miunutes. I told you not to throw away those minutes. You just wasted 20 bucks.

Devon In NJ   July 14th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Hey Anderson is doing a special on gray-haired guys, you want in?

alex bondhus   July 14th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Common Barrack you don't have to bring Joe into this.

Monticello, Minnesota

wendy connelly   July 14th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

Hey, Barack, use a Bluetooth; the CIA's tapped the oval office.

Kevin--King City, CA   July 14th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

Uh, Mr. President you're on speaker. I can hear what Michelle is saying about me!

Mike Port Tobacco, Md   July 14th, 2009 9:39 pm ET

Extra cheese and pepperoni ok with you?

Vickie Show Me State   July 14th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Could you show me the way out? I got lost the last time I tried to leave.

Mo   July 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Yes Rahm, I'm still on hold trying to get tickets to the midnight screening of Harry Potter.

alex bondhus   July 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

This is my real comment for posting.

Common Barrack you don't have the bring Joe into this.

monticello mn

Ellen Wein   July 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Whoa... when I took the job I didn't agree to a double-date night!

Adriana RM Marietta,Ga   July 14th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Find an exit and use it.

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   July 14th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Rahm: GM just called,looks like the check bounced.......

Anthony - Rochester, NY   July 14th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

"He asked you if your refrigerator is running?, let me talk to him"

Angela   July 14th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Rahm: Can you believe we’re older than Anderson Cooper and he’s hair its all grey and shiny already?! And the worst part its that no matter what we do look older than him!

Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic

Maureen, Calgary Alberta   July 14th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

The options are press 2 for password reset, press 3 if new user, and press 0 to speak to a representative.

Mariana,Rockville,MD   July 14th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Rahm: Barack, seriously, come here and give my jacket back.I have to go now.
Barack: NO! I like the way it smels. Catch me if you can!

walter collins   July 14th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Are you sure its free if it not here in 30 minutes or less?

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