What Bo Obama Did During The State Dinner

In Washington, it doesn't get to be dark until at least 8:00 PM. Last night, after the State Dinner started in the East Room, your intrepid blogger and fellow reporter Helena Bottemiller were getting some air in the White House driveway. First Dog Bo was out on a walk, and he came right over to investigate when we both greeted him with Hi, Bo!

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