President Reaches Out to Jackson Family

president Obama Michael JacksonPresident Barack Obama has written a note to Michael Jackson's family, a top White House adviser said today.

David Axelrod says Obama expressed his condolences to the Jacksons. He said Obama saw the pop star as a spectacular performer whose life had sad and tragic aspects.

The Prez did not issue a statement following Jackson's death.




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1. What about Ed, Farrah?

Posted at 5:17PM on Jun 28th 2009 by vickiefastner

2. I knew he would...he such an awesom and compassionate president!!! My condolences to the Jackson Family as well!! Michael will be missed however thank GOD we still have his music!!!!!!

Posted at 8:41PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Good Girl

3. To the Jackson..what the hell is the Jackson? TMZ your writer's suck!

Posted at 9:57AM on Jun 28th 2009 by ann

4. FIrst!

Posted at 9:57AM on Jun 28th 2009 by vicki

5. Jackson had so many problems in life, and was so out of tune and out of balance with living a normal life, he is probably better off now than before. Made into a child star, he had never been taught how to take care of his own life, he had never grown up with other children or had a normal family life. The whole family seem highly abusive and exploiting each other. Its a very sad life because Michael was so unusual, had such a unique talent and attribute to him which was frittered away. This man would not have known how to lead a normal life even if everyone he knew would chip in and try to help him to.

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/381738/Michael-Jackson-family-hunted-for-cash-hours-after-death-says-nanny-Grace-Rwaramba.html?postingId=382791

Posted at 9:58AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Ann

6. Thanks TMZ! for doing a good job covering the passing of a legend. I know some people say enough already but I think he has earned this coverae!

Posted at 9:58AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Bilie Jean

7. How about a note to the white people that just died.

Posted at 9:57AM on Jun 28th 2009 by dove

8. good obama rocks

Posted at 9:57AM on Jun 28th 2009 by B

9. Vulture journalism everywhere you look and this mans body is not even cold...
Do people have no sense of humanness nowadays? The media has become a gossip and slander demon instead of a source for information.

Posted at 10:07AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Ann

10. Thank you for extending your sympathies BO. We know how busy you are. Could Manchelle say a word or two?

Posted at 10:11AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Buster Lhode

11. 6. How about a note to the white people that just died.

Posted at 9:57AM on Jun 28th 2009 by dove

YEA EXACTLY!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:10AM on Jun 28th 2009 by no name

12. I'm curious if the President has ever written a note to the families of the children who are kidnapped and murdered. I think it is inappropriate for him to have done that, since it is MORE of a tragedy when a child is murdered.

Posted at 10:12AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Lisa M-Centereach

13. Can we just move on already.

Posted at 10:14AM on Jun 28th 2009 by jen

14. Doesn't surprise me that the Nanny has tons of stories to tell, but I don't believe for one second that he didn't take care of his children nor do I believe they were neglected. She's got lots to say NOW for someone that was sacked a few months ago. Hmm..I wonder if she feels the need to come rescue the children so SHE can get her hands on some money.

People always talk sh*t...it's so disturbing, and just because someone is 'different', doesn't mean they are freeks either...

So, #7, thanks for that link, I didn't read the whole thing, got tired of her slandering him as well....

Posted at 10:14AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Jstbtrflyz

15. Nice picture of two white-looking black dudes.

Posted at 10:26AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Zach Swan

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