Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Poolers' take on White House guest arrivals for Hu Jintao state dinner
From Official Poolers of Politico
Subject: Pool report--State Dinner arrivals #1
Welcome to the third installment of POLITICO's State Dinner arrivals coming to you from Booksellers at the White House. -- Kendra Marr and Amie Parnes
Here's a rundown of the best arrivals so far.
Asked if he'll run in 2012 ...
"We're loyal to our country and our president," said John Huntsman.
Vera Wang walked into the hall as reporters gasped: "Wow!"
Who's Vera Wang wearing, your poolers asked. "I'll let you guys guess," the A-list designer said.
And (!) Did she design first lady Michelle Obama's dress tonight? "No I did not," she said.
Wang said she enjoyed seeing President Hu again: "That was kind of a big thing. Great to see him again."
Jackie Chan's date goes "Jackie give me your camera" -- a big SLR -- before he walks out to greet the press.
Why he is lugging that thing around? "I just want to take some photo" he shrugs Chan, who is wearing a tux with a mandarin collar.
Going to do some stunts? "No, not today"
Wendy Murdoch: Where's Rupert? "He's traveling."
How do you feel about being here tonight? No response. Kept on walking. Bye bye.
Best mother daughter combo: Madeleine and Alice Albright.
Mona Locke, in an elegant gray satin gown said she bought it from a Seattle designer
Christiane Amanpour walks briskly through only to mouth,"Armani," when asked about her dress.
Another "where's your date" moment for Elaine Chao. She's accompanied by her father.
Subject: Pool report--State Dinner arrivals #1
Welcome to the third installment of POLITICO's State Dinner arrivals coming to you from Booksellers at the White House. -- Kendra Marr and Amie Parnes
Here's a rundown of the best arrivals so far.
Asked if he'll run in 2012 ...
"We're loyal to our country and our president," said John Huntsman.
Vera Wang walked into the hall as reporters gasped: "Wow!"
Who's Vera Wang wearing, your poolers asked. "I'll let you guys guess," the A-list designer said.
And (!) Did she design first lady Michelle Obama's dress tonight? "No I did not," she said.
Wang said she enjoyed seeing President Hu again: "That was kind of a big thing. Great to see him again."
Jackie Chan's date goes "Jackie give me your camera" -- a big SLR -- before he walks out to greet the press.
Why he is lugging that thing around? "I just want to take some photo" he shrugs Chan, who is wearing a tux with a mandarin collar.
Going to do some stunts? "No, not today"
Wendy Murdoch: Where's Rupert? "He's traveling."
How do you feel about being here tonight? No response. Kept on walking. Bye bye.
Best mother daughter combo: Madeleine and Alice Albright.
Mona Locke, in an elegant gray satin gown said she bought it from a Seattle designer
Christiane Amanpour walks briskly through only to mouth,"Armani," when asked about her dress.
Another "where's your date" moment for Elaine Chao. She's accompanied by her father.
Labels: Barack Obama, Hu Jintao, politico, poolers, White House
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