Even Obama gets a W-approved nickname

The NYT’s description of Obama’s first full day as president notes that when Obama reached the Resolute Desk this morning he found the continuation of an old tradition:

He read the note left behind by George W. Bush, which was sitting in a folder on top of the desk, with a note marked “44.” Mr. Obama was in the office alone for a brief time, aides said, starting his day after a late night celebrating and dancing at inaugural balls across Washington.

It’s touching that even Obama gets a nickname (“44”) from outgoing President Bush. I’m going to miss him.

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    44 is an AWESOME nickname. Why we haven’t thought of it is beyond me; hope it sticks.
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