WASHINGTON – For the first time in the history of American presidential inaugurations, cheerleaders performed at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of the 57th Presidential Inauguration. Following Obama’s inauguration speech, the throng of jubilant spectators surrounding the stage in front of the U.S. Capitol were elated when the voluptuous cheerleaders were introduced by Chief Justice John Roberts. Kicking their legs and shaking their pom-poms the girls led the euphoric crowd in a cheer for the president. “Give me an O!” “Give me a B!” “Give me an A!” “Give me an M!” “Give me an A!” “What’s that spell?” “OBAMA!” the crowd enthusiastically responded. “Who do we love?” “OBAMA!” Spectators and politicians alike erupted into wild applause when the cheerleaders began to bump and grind as George Michael’s “I Want Your Sex” blasted over loud speakers. When asked about having cheerleaders at the inauguration, White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew told reporters the administration had been concerned that the contrast between the millions of people who attended the inauguration four years ago and this year’s much smaller audience might dampen the spirits of supporters. He said Obama wanted a way to encourage people to watch his inauguration on television to […]
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