PHOTOS: President Barack Obama wishes Helen Thomas a Happy 89th Birthday

[flpoljunkie]

President Barack Obama, marking his 48th birthday, takes a break from his official duties to bring birthday greetings to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, left, who shares the same birthday and turns 89, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington. Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)


President Barack Obama, marking his 48th birthday, takes a break from his official duties to bring birthday greetings to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, left, who shares the same birthday and turns 89, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington. Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)


President Barack Obama, marking his 48th birthday, takes a break from his official duties to bring birthday greetings to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, left, who shares the same birthday and turns 89, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington. Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)


President Barack Obama, marking his 48th birthday, takes a break from his official duties to bring birthday greetings to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, left, who shares the same birthday and turns 89, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington. Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)


U.S. President Barack Obama kisses Hearst White House columnist Helen Thomas after presenting her with cupcakes in honor of her birthday in the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, August 4, 2009. Thomas, who turns 89 years old today, shares the same birthday as Obama, who is 48 years old. REUTERS/Jim Young

[liberal N proud]

1. 89 - Same age as my mother

[Bolo Boffin]

2. Here's hoping they celebrate every birthday together during his term. n/t

[flpoljunkie]

5. How wonderful!

[Starry Messenger]

18. I like that thought too!

:thumbsup:

[earth mom]

3. Sounds like Obama is trying to make up for being unkind to Helen a few weeks ago. nt

[Uzybone]

8. good lawd....the bitterness must hurt

[DevonRex]

13. Oh good lord. You never stop and it's getting pretty sick.

[kimmerspixelated]

16. I missed that.

What happened?

[CakeGrrl]

19. Are you going to ALL the birthday threads with this anger?

I think you're more hung up on it than Helen. I think she knows how not to take a simple "hold on a minute" like a slap on the face.

Some people have big problems letting go of things where the President is concerned. Why is that?

[Beacool]

4. Ohhhhh, love that old broad!!!!

Very sweet, happy birthday to both of them.

:party:

[madmax]

6. Happy Birthday, Dear Helen!!

You're one of the best!! Wishing you many more. :hug:

[Fire1]

7. She's one tough ole bird. Happy Birthday, Helen and many

more!;-)

[City Lights]

9. Nice photos!

They bring a :-) to my face.

Happy Birthday, Mr. President, and Happy Birthday, Ms. Thomas. :party:

[Lord Helmet]

10. I didn't realize she was that old. She's holding up well.

[AspenRose]

11. They share a birthday! How cool is that!

:party:

[Uzybone]

12. K&R

[Lugnut]

14. That's so nice.

Happy Birthday Pres. Obama and Ms Thomas! :toast:

[high density]

15. can Jake Tapper ever smile?

I mean even Major Garrett is smiling.

[Thrill]

20. He's Pompous

[PretzelWarrior]

17. SHE'S ONLY 89?? She could be at this another 10 years.

when Hillary Clinton is president.

[Hekate]

21. Mazel tov! that Helen Thomas lived to see this day! She was so sick last year...

:party::party::party::party::party::party:

[Mr. Sparkle]

22. What a class act. Nice touch by the President even though it is his birhtday as well !

:party:

:fistbump: