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India, DC, Hollywood Mix at Obama Shindig

GOP, Dems rub elbows with movie stars, media types

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 24, 2009 9:18 AM CST
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(Newser) – Swaths of green and purple surrounded guests tonight as the White House paid tribute to Indian PM Manmohan Singh at the first state dinner given by President Obama. The company was top-notch, with Washington’s elite (from both parties) rubbing elbows with Hollywood stars and media elites. For the guest list, check the top right link.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya Jindal, arrive for tonight's state dinner at the White House.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya Jindal, arrive for tonight's state dinner at the White House.   (AP Photo)
Katie Couric arrives with Brooks L. Perlin for tonight's state dinner.
Katie Couric arrives with Brooks L. Perlin for tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives with her husband, Paul Pelosi, for tonight's state dinner.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives with her husband, Paul Pelosi, for tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
Director M. Night Shyamalan arrives with Bhavna Shyamalan.
Director M. Night Shyamalan arrives with Bhavna Shyamalan.   (AP Photo)
Dr. Sanjay Gupta arrives with his wife, Rebecca Olson Gupta.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta arrives with his wife, Rebecca Olson Gupta.   (AP Photo)
Director Steven Spielberg poses with actress Alfre Woodard and actor Blair Underwood.
Director Steven Spielberg poses with actress Alfre Woodard and actor Blair Underwood.   (AP Photo)
Guests are seen in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House during tonight's state dinner.
Guests are seen in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House during tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives with Diana Taylor for tonight's event.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg arrives with Diana Taylor for tonight's event.   (AP Photo)
President Obama listens as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reads his toast.
President Obama listens as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reads his toast.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama makes a toast with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
President Barack Obama makes a toast with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
A tent on the South lawn of the White House serves as the venue for President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
A tent on the South lawn of the White House serves as the venue for President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington,...   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Guests are seen in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Dinner with President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
Guests are seen in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Dinner with President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
First lady Michelle Obama listens to the National Symphony Orchestra during the State dinner for Indian PM Manmohan Singh in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama listens to the National Symphony Orchestra during the State dinner for Indian PM Manmohan Singh in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington,...   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington,...   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
The Obamas welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wifen Gursharan Kaurn to tonight's state dinner.
The Obamas welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wifen Gursharan Kaurn to tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, to tonight's state dinner.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, to tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
A table setting for tonight's White House state dinner.
A table setting for tonight's White House state dinner.   (AP Photo)
Film director Steven Spielberg arrives for tonight's state dinner.
Film director Steven Spielberg arrives for tonight's state dinner.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
Doctor-Zaius
Nov 25, 2009 5:24 AM CST
First of all, all you humans look alike to me. Having said that, I would so do Katie Couric.
Forderon
Nov 25, 2009 2:42 AM CST
Jindal doesn't have an ounce of Indian in him other than his last name. He has done everything possible to shed his heritage, from changing his name, religion, to putting himself on the opposite end of just about every spectrum of Indian values. He even pronounces his father's name wrong.
Reader68389796
Nov 25, 2009 1:46 AM CST
Bobby Jindal and his wife look so nice they should change over to Democrats, they don't have an ounce of GOP in them.

 
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