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Obama gets a second chance on the Kiss Cam

Posted July 17, 2012 9:08 am

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Second chances can be rare in politics, but President Barack Obama found Kiss Cam and an impatient crowd to be just the right motivation.

Obama and his wife, Michelle, were taking in Monday night’s USA Basketball exhibition game when the Verizon Center’s “Kiss Cam” turned its eye their way. Their image on the huge arena screen prompted the crowd to cheer — a not-so-subtle hint that Obama plant one on the first lady.

Both smiled, but Obama just put his arm around his wife as the game resumed. That cautious reaction brought some boos.

Obama got a do-over later in the game when the Kiss Cam swung back his way. This time he delivered, giving Mrs. Obama a big kiss on the lips. And a peck on the forehead for good measure.

And the crowd roared.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are seen on the in-house television monitors during the Kiss Cam segment as they attend the U.S. mens Olympic basketball exhibition game between Team USA and Brazil in Washington, Monday, July 16, 2012. Associated Press

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