Taking a break from a week full of private meetings at his transition headquarters in Chicago, President-elect Barack Obama went out to lunch Friday at Manny's, a famous Windy City deli, greeting locals and basking in the cheers of hometown supporters.
In the crowded eatery, one reporter asked him about the troubled auto industry, just days after Detroit executives went to Washington in hopes of $25 billion in federal aid.
"I got the corned beef," replied a smiling Obama.
hmmm, he sure is ready to lead us out of this mess!
hmmm, he sure is ready to lead us out of this mess!