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Bling · 02-08-2007, 09:05 AM

(Miss) America loves Obama!

Those Midwestern girls stay true to those Midwestern roots. When asked who she’s pulling for in the 2008 presidential election, Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson of Oklahoma didn’t give a definitive pick, but sure gave a hint by throwing some love to a certain Midwestern senator: “I like Obama” she whispered.

But politics isn’t a hobby for Nelson. This was her first visit to Washington (not her last, however … she says she’ll be back later this month) and she had a hard time recognizing most of the VIPs and speakers (save Ted Kennedy) at Tuesday night’s Congressional Dinner, hosted by the Washington Press Club Foundation. Much to her chagrin, her itinerary didn’t include a stop by the White House and she didn’t get an opportunity to see the Washington Monument on the horizon. To Nelson’s credit, she was able — after some time — to whip off the names of Oklahoma’s two senators … even if the question was “Who is your congressman?”

Our theory is this: Maybe Nelson’s not a huge fan of politics because neither President Bush nor Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry phoned her to say “Congratulations!” following her big win last week. D’oh!

Nelson joined Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John McCain, R-Ariz., Wednesday afternoon for a press conference on Internet safety (Nelson wasn’t eager to talk about that Mark Foley character), a cause she champions, in part due to an experience she endured when younger.

More about Nelson!

» She flies coach!

» She loves “Little Miss Sunshine”!

» She loves Butterfingers!

» Her worst vices are biting her fingernails and cracking her knuckles!

» She can eat whatever she wants! “I don’t ever have to wear a bikini again unless I want to!”

» She thought she opened her mouth a little bit too much when she reacted to her win!

» She swears she didn’t practice her “winner reaction” beforehand!

» She had 79 missed phone calls when she looked at her phone after winning!

http://www.examiner.com/a-553856~Yea...y__Feb__8.html

02-08-2007, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bling MegaJunkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20,391	From the: "Who cares what they think" File Registered members do not see ads. Register or logon for a better view. (Miss) America loves Obama! Those Midwestern girls stay true to those Midwestern roots. When asked who she’s pulling for in the 2008 presidential election, Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson of Oklahoma didn’t give a definitive pick, but sure gave a hint by throwing some love to a certain Midwestern senator: “I like Obama” she whispered. But politics isn’t a hobby for Nelson. This was her first visit to Washington (not her last, however … she says she’ll be back later this month) and she had a hard time recognizing most of the VIPs and speakers (save Ted Kennedy) at Tuesday night’s Congressional Dinner, hosted by the Washington Press Club Foundation. Much to her chagrin, her itinerary didn’t include a stop by the White House and she didn’t get an opportunity to see the Washington Monument on the horizon. To Nelson’s credit, she was able — after some time — to whip off the names of Oklahoma’s two senators … even if the question was “Who is your congressman?” Our theory is this: Maybe Nelson’s not a huge fan of politics because neither President Bush nor Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry phoned her to say “Congratulations!” following her big win last week. D’oh! Nelson joined Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John McCain, R-Ariz., Wednesday afternoon for a press conference on Internet safety (Nelson wasn’t eager to talk about that Mark Foley character), a cause she champions, in part due to an experience she endured when younger. More about Nelson! » She flies coach! » She loves “Little Miss Sunshine”! » She loves Butterfingers! » Her worst vices are biting her fingernails and cracking her knuckles! » She can eat whatever she wants! “I don’t ever have to wear a bikini again unless I want to!” » She thought she opened her mouth a little bit too much when she reacted to her win! » She swears she didn’t practice her “winner reaction” beforehand! » She had 79 missed phone calls when she looked at her phone after winning! http://www.examiner.com/a-553856~Yea...y__Feb__8.html __________________ the system is down....the system is down

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