Political slushy fund: Barack Obama rejoins family in Hawaii after breaking off from vacation to avert fiscal cliff disaster
By SEAN O'HARE
President Obama celebrated stopping his country going over the fiscal
cliff with his favourite Hawaiian tipple yesterday, as he rejoined his
family on their Christmas holidays.
He returned to Hawaii on Wednesday after reaching a deal in Congress that will stop most tax increases for the middle class.
Yesterday he stepped out with his family and friends for a spot of
bowling and an iced drink, known in Hawaii as a shave ice, at his
regular spot, Island Snow in Kailua.
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Tasty? US President Barack Obama enjoys a cup of shave ice from Island Snow in Kailua, while on holiday in Hawaii yesterday
Obama's daughters Sasha (left), Malia (top right) and their family
friends leaving the Island Snow shop yesterday and cooling down with
shave ice drinks
The President chats happily to staff and customers in the store before heading out into the midday heat
Looking relaxed at happy to chat, the President lingers in the store, visibly enjoying the company of customers and well-wishers
Dressed casually in a blue polo shirt, jeans and sandals, the President
stepped out of his motorcade at 4pm yesterday and surprised locals
queuing in the Island Snow when he popped to place an order.
Nigel Watson, visiting from Melbourne, Australia, told Hawaii News Now:
'We came for a shave ice because it was a bit wet on the beach, and
shook the hand of the President of the United States of America. You
don't get to do that everyday.
'We were actually in the store and what turned out to be Secret Service
knocked on the door and let us out, and then they started roping (us)
off, and -- yeah, it was a bit of a buzz.' Read more: dailymail.co.uk/news
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