Politics & Government

Obama's Vineyard Vacation: "We're Going to Need a Bigger Island"

President Obama's family vacation on the Vineyard is making headlines around the Island and around the world. Here's a look at some of them.

Written by Louisa Hufstader at Martha's Vineyard Patch

If public scrutiny had physical weight, this Island might start sinking beneath the waves as media from around the world report — and repeat — everything they can observe, infer and speculate about President Barack Obama's family vacation here.

From the press pool covering the Obamas' vacation:

First Dog Bo has been getting his share of the headlines:
The First Lady (FLOTUS) gets a fashion close-up from Patch partner Huffington Post:
The media spotlight also falls on the Obamas' rental home and the Island itself:
With reporters who know the Island best, Martha's Vineyard media are out in force to cover the presidential vacation:
Local bloggers are also getting into the act: 
As always, the president's critics have plenty to say:
And at least one commentator thinks all these high-profile visitors are ruining the Island:
Now it's your turn. What's your take on the Obama family vacation? Share your reaction: Tell us in the comments.


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