Obama Asks Celebrities to Pitch ObamaCare Enrollment
Ahead of planned launch of insurance exchanges
President Obama met Monday with celebrities who are helping him promote his signature healthcare law ahead of the October 1 launch of state insurance exchanges.
The president dropped by a White House meeting with singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Amy Poehler, as well as representatives for Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys, and Bon Jovi, according to CNN.
Other attendees included officials from the Grammy awards and the Funny or Die website, which is a brainchild of actor Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay.
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I guess ObamaCare is the 'die' part.
Well, shucks. I always take celebrities' advice when buying medical insurance. Don't you?
Send in the clowns.
/Krusty.