How Funny Is Obama?

On Saturday night the president tried out his best shtick in front of Sarah Palin, Warren Buffett, and 400 others. Sandra McElwaine on Washington's most exclusive night of comedy.

Published Jan. 30 2009 1:38AM EST

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In Washington, a town known for bloviation rather than whimsy or wit, the wacky season is just about to begin. It kicked off Saturday night when newly minted President Barack Obama made his debut at the venerable Alfalfa Club, as the star of its annual dinner.

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How Funny Is Obama?

On Saturday night the president tried out his best shtick in front of Sarah Palin, Warren Buffett, and 400 others. Sandra McElwaine on Washington's most exclusive night of comedy.

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