AMAZING! Obama endorses Hank Johnson (yes, THAT Hank Johnson)

Apparently, all it takes to receive the president’s endorsement is to show a genuine concern for the well-being of those living on unstable island rafts.

by Michael Naragon

I was honestly speechless when I first saw Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) show his concern for the potential capsizing of the island of Guam a few weeks ago. Several readers informed me of his medical condition that may or may not have caused this man to become a crusader against island tipping.  I found it amusing when Johnson’s office tried to explain away his delusional behavior by saying he was speaking metaphorically… or was it figuratively?

But now, proving that a great joke never dies, Hank Johnson has reportedly received the endorsement of President Barack Obama in the Congressman’s primary race against any potential Democratic challengers.

As Jim Galloway reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Thursday:

The ever-courteous Hank Johnson has given those Democrats who want his DeKalb County seat in Congress a long weekend to think things over, plus this press release:

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama announced Thursday his endorsement of Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District.

“Congressman Johnson has done an outstanding job,” said President Obama. “Together, we are fighting to renew our economy. Together, we passed historic health care reform. I am proud to stand with Hank and support his re-election.”

I’m no longer stunned into silence by this administration or its desire to keep men such as Johnson in power.  At a time when the Democrats should be giving Johnson the opportunity to gracefully step down, Barack Obama is encouraging his continuance in office.  Of course, maybe this isn’t such a bad thing.  Who knows when Johnson may provide us all with more comedy gold?