About the Date ...

She looked lovely.  Good of him to keep this "promise".  His marriage is important to him and that's a good value to have on display.  I applaud the overall date concept.

But couldn't they have seen a show in D.C.?  Or maybe not brought the press and aides with them?

It just seems like, when others are worried about job security and what not, maybe they'd be a bit more sensitive.  I don't know.  It's not really a big deal.  I've been to two shows this year and I love the theater and think it's a fabulous date for any couple.  So I don't begrudge them that.  And like I said, he loves his wife and values his marriage and that's a wonderful thing to show the world.

But ... well couldn't they have done something local?  I realize it wouldn't have had that za-za-zoo that flying to New York has ... but still ...