It was a presidential prank. US president Barack Obama rang up the Washington-based FM radio station WTOP to put a question to the outgoing governor of Virginia Tim Kaine.
As the moderator announced that he had a call from Barry from DC for the governor, the voice of the US president came in saying: “ Governor Kaine this is actually the president of the United States here. .. I had questions about traffic in North Virginia, but rather than go there I just wanted to say how proud we are of your service as governor of the commonwealth of Virginia and just wish you and the family the best this Christmas season after a terrific round of service for the people of Virginia.”
Obama was speaking on Ask the Governor on Washington- based station WTOP as the governor is set to step down after four years in office.
After the surprised governor had composed himself exclaiming ‘O my gosh', he said how proud he had been to work with Obama since he was elected to office a year ago.
Kaine said: “ That means a lot. As I think back about my four years as governor I still think my happiest day as governor was in November 2008 and the great work we did across the nation and in Virginia was spectacular.
“We're lucky and the nation is lucky, it's been an amazing first year of your administration.” But Obama couldn't resist poking more fun at the governor's expense.
He said: “ We are just very proud of you, we continue to think that your wife is probably a little superior to you, as I think people feel about the First Lady.“ You and me have to stick together as we're married to better people.” Video
