President Obama's Very Special Gaffe on Leno

Barack Obama made history last night as the first sitting President to appear on a late night talk show. Jay Leno and he covered a lot of ground including the AIG bonuses, the defense of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the coolness of Air Force One, and the his dismal bowling skills.

Obama made an uncharacteristic gaffe, likening his bowling score to something from the Special Olympics.

Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton has already responded: “The president made an off-hand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics.

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