President Obama's farewell address was fifty-one minutes long. President George W. Bush's? Thirteen minutes. During the address, Obama referred to himself 75 times. Isn't it nice to think that we have a new president who'll care more about the country than himself? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| So according to the Washington Examiner, Tuesday night's farewell address by the anointed one was longer than Reagan's Clinton's and George W. Bush's combined. | |
| Shocking. | |
| The website reports Clinton spoke for 7 minutes 25 seconds. | |
| Reagan, 20 minutes 42 seconds. | |
| George W. Bush, 13 minutes 7 seconds. | |
| Obama a whopping 51 minutes 10 seconds, nearly 10 minutes longer than the other three put together. | |
| Obama also referred to me, all about me, all about I 75 times throughout the farewell address. | |
| And the Daily Caller points out Obama said I 33 times during the speech. | |
| My 20 times, me 10 times, I'm or I've 12 times. | |
| Isn't it nice we have a new president that maybe will be caring more about the country than themselves? | |
| You want smart political talk without the meltdowns? | |
| We got you. | |
| And I'm Carol Markowitz. | |
| And I'm Mary Katherine Hamm. | |
| We've been around the block in media and we're doing things differently. | |
| Normally is about real conversations. | |
| Thoughtful, try to be funny, grounded, and no panic. | |
| We'll keep you informed and entertained without ruining your day. | |
| Join us every Tuesday and Thursday. | |
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