Associate Press --
Bumped by Speaker Boehner from September 7 to September 8, and reluctant to drive his approval ratings down further by delaying the NFL Season Opener that evening, President Obama has agreed for his address to Congress to serve as the game's half-time show.
The White House briefly considered the President addressing the nation prior to kick-off, but this was considered to interfere with most families' dinner schedules. "The First Lady was adamant," explained Presidential Press Secretary James Carney. "The President has been so laser focused on jobs that Sasha and Malika haven't had any quality father time."
According to Washington Post columnist Ezra Klein, "An Address to a Joint Session of Congress will allow Obama to appear at his most Presidential. The Half-Time slot will show the silver-tongued Chief Executive off to brilliant advantage against both The Black-Eyed Peas and Howard Cosell."
Former President Bill Clinton will reportedly join the Secret Service in inspecting the cheerleaders of both teams for potential costume failures.
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