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Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama

We took to the streets of New York City to gather well wishes for President Obama who is celebrating his 49th birthday today. Here is what real people had to say on the Commander-in-Chief’s special day.

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
02
Raven McClure

Age: 27
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Buyer

“Thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done over the past couple of years and wishing you the best.” “I’d want to give him all of the hope out there of all of those young people in the world hoping he survives and helps improve the country.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
03
Shevonne Bascom

Age: 28
Hometown: Queens Village, NY
Occupation: Logistics engineer

“I wish President Obama the best of luck in the rest of his term, and I hope he has a fabulous birthday and some time to relax today. I wish him peace and serenity.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
04
Taqiyya Pegues

Age: 16
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Occupation: Student

“I’d want to give him an inspirational poem because I know it’s hard being a leader, and I’d just give him encouraging words.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
05
Dorian Hunter

Age: 36
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: chef

“I would give President Obama a pink tie with yellow ducks. I’ve never seen him with a tie with print on it—just something fun and practical.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
06
Laura Bowman

Age: 42
Hometown: Tobyhanna, PA
Occupation: Law Dept. of Time Inc.

“I would give him a thousand hugs for all of the thousands of criticisms he’s always getting. He’s doing a good job no matter what anyone says. Happy Birthday, I wish you many many more, and I hope Michelle gives him a nice birthday gift today.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
07
Robin Barge

Age: 50
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Occupation: Director

“Obama, I’m wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and I think you’re doing a great job. I’d want to just give him well wishes and continued support.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
08
Whitney Whitaker

Age: 17
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Occupation: Student

“Happy Birthday to Obama I wish him a great four years in office and forget what everybody says about him. He’s doing great—he’s doing the best he can. I’d want to give him a watch—-he always know the time.”

Word on the Street: Happy Birthday, President Obama
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