2013 Inauguration

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:47:51 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:20:00 AM
Another performance - it's FUN. Don't forget the period. FUN. is performing at the Inaugural Ball where we expect to see The Obamas soon.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:22:20 AM
The next appearance from the President and First Lady is right now - another chance to make your voice heard about the dress!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:22:45 AM
Comprehensive analysis, thank you.
Out of the three of us watching (two men and one woman): 2 loved it and 1 like it. The woman who merely liked it was hoping for a different cut in white. One man who loved it, loved Alicia Keys' red dress WAY better.David A. DaileyJan 21, 2013 at 9:21 PM
by Paul Begala via twitter 1/22/2013 2:22:58 AM
If Romney had won instead of Alicia Keyes we'd have Hank Williams Jr singing "If the South Would've Won We'd Have It Made." #Inaug2013
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:23:14 AM
Deja vu - Jennifer Hudson now singing at the Inaugural Ball this time. And the camera phones are out again...
by Jonathan Wald via twitter 1/22/2013 2:24:32 AM
Surprising number of Blackberries in the crowd as the President & first Lady walk out at the Inaugural Ball. Well, it is Washington.
by PiersTonight via twitter 1/22/2013 2:25:44 AM
President and First Lady dancing to @IamJHud singing "Let's Stay Together" at The Inaugural Ball now. (@MichelleObama singing along) #CNN
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:29:45 AM
And now VP Joe Biden and Jill Biden are at the Inaugural Ball and Jamie Foxx has walked down to take a seat at the piano.
by leinz.vales via twitter 1/22/2013 2:31:07 AM
Republicans pause on partisanship: 'A day we can all come together' - http://CNN.com t.co #inaug2013
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:32:27 AM
Joe Biden has gone with the black bow tie this evening - can we get a designer for Jill Biden's dress?
by PiersTonight via twitter 1/22/2013 2:32:43 AM
Now, @Iamjamiefoxx performing sweet rendition of classic "I Can't Stop Loving You" while Bidens take their first dance. #CNN live
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:33:02 AM
Chris Tucker is joining Piers and Erin now back at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:35:31 AM
And now Chris Tucker and Piers Morgan are dancing to Michael Jackson.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:36:33 AM
"Drama in red: First lady doubles down on Jason Wu" - the write-up by our Kevin Liptak: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
by Eric Weisbrod, CNN via twitter 1/22/2013 2:38:18 AM
Freshman Congresswoman @RepGraceMeng sends a @CNNiReport photo from her first inauguration. http://on.cnn.com/VNjc25
by Alison Kosik via twitter 1/22/2013 2:38:28 AM
Whoa @piersmorgan ... Those dance moves!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:40:07 AM

Steve Krakauer --pierce and Chris were dancing to Madonna "Everybody" not Michael Jackson. Come on --get it right and keep it accurate. Still love u:-)fashionistaJan 21, 2013 at 9:39 PM
My fault - you're correct, thank you.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:41:06 AM
"You see the two of them together, and from a woman's point of view, he really loves her," says Sally Quinn now on CNN.
by PiersTonight via twitter 1/22/2013 2:41:48 AM
"Today was just magical. The dream of our forefathers - I felt it" @RealCTucker on significance of @BarackObama inauguration on #MLK day.
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 1/22/2013 2:41:55 AM
What's it like to be the 1st Latino and openly gay inaugural poet? We ask Richard Blanco at 10pET: http://on.cnn.com/VNs6N4 #inaug2013
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:42:32 AM
As Anderson Cooper has teased, CNN has received the first sketch of the dress Michelle Obama wore tonight - coming up after the break.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:44:30 AM
Well, we played it on TV - so you can watch it again here as well.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:46:50 AM
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 2:47:52 AM
Conservatives lay low as Obama takes oath http://at.cnn.com/Ap7dMdK
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:48:22 AM
Alina Cho is live now about the Jason Wu dress. The choice "took my breath away" says Alina Cho. "What a shock to the fashion world."
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 2:48:31 AM
Republicans pause on partisanship http://at.cnn.com/Tlor6Yr
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 2:48:32 AM
By the numbers: Martin Luther King Jr. Day http://at.cnn.com/545XcrL
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:49:59 AM
Alina Cho describes Michelle Obama's "famous First Lady arms."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:50:24 AM
Joe Zee talks about Jill Biden's outfit: "Her coat was stunning...I thought she looked fantastic tonight."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:52:56 AM
Our commenters are critiquing the poll questions as well...
Unfair to compare the Brown and Wu dresses - totally different purposes for the designs!MaryJan 21, 2013 at 9:51 PM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/22/2013 2:54:14 AM
At the Commander-In-Chief Ball, President Obama danced with Staff Sergeant Bria D. Nelson of the Air Force. The first lady's partner was Gunnery Sergeant Timothy D. Easterling of the Marine Corps, according to a Presidential Inaugural Committee official.

The official said: "These service members were chosen by senior enlisted leaders from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, based on factors including combat experience and volunteer efforts."
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 1/22/2013 2:56:32 AM
Here's another look at first lady Michelle Obama's dress, the subject of widespread praise in social media right now. (Getty Images)
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 2:57:29 AM
We're now looking live at the Inaugural Ball where Stevie Wonder has started to perform.
by AlinaChoCNN via twitter 1/22/2013 2:58:25 AM
FIRST LOOK at Jason Wu's sketch of Michelle Obama's Inaugural gown. #flotus #fashion #cnn-LIVE next yfrog.com/oe63dmpj
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 3:00:46 AM
And now, Anderson Cooper takes over coverage with a special live edition of "AC360" starting now.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/22/2013 3:03:47 AM
CNN's Alli Brennan sends in the price list for drinks at the balls:

Mixed drink - $10
Champagne - $9
Glass of wine - $9
Imported beer - $7
Domestic beer - $6
Fruit juice - $3
Water - $3
Can soda - $3
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 3:05:07 AM
Drama in red: First lady doubles down on Jason Wu http://at.cnn.com/sOI5NdL
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 1/22/2013 3:06:27 AM
.@david_gergen calls #Obama's inaugural address "one of the most important" speeches he's given because it defined what he really believes
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/22/2013 3:11:56 AM
CNN's Jim Acosta, Wolf Blitzer, and Kate Bolduan were on the air for hours from the National Mall, parade route and outside the White House.
Can't think of two better people watch an inaugural parade with @wolfblitzer @jimacostacnn pbs.twimg.com/media/BBLiiwcCMAMC3xc.jpg
by Kate Bolduan on Jan 21, 2013 at 10:10 PM via twitter
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/22/2013 3:13:09 AM
President Obama and the first lady have arrived back at the White House, capping a lengthy day which began with church across the park from the White House at around 8:30 a.m.
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 1/22/2013 3:17:22 AM
VP #Biden speaking now at inaugural ball: "One of the great honors of my life has been to visit many of you when you were serving abroad"
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 1/22/2013 3:17:27 AM
"I think she felt comfortable going back to someone who had done right by her" Robin Givhan on #MichelleObama choosing @JasonWu again
by John Berman via twitter 1/22/2013 3:17:39 AM
Does Jason Wu do polar fleece? Cause that would be really comfortable. I like fleece. Also, @EarlyStartCNN is on in a few hours.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/22/2013 3:17:41 AM
Stevie Wonder is performing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," which was on the soundtrack for Obama campaign events this year.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/22/2013 3:20:29 AM
Richard Blanco, the inaugural poet, is being interviewed by Anderson Cooper. Here's some more information about his background - he was the first gay, Latino (and youngest) Inaugural poet.
by Wolf Blitzer via twitter 1/22/2013 3:21:35 AM
It was an exciting & historic day in DC. Now the hard work begins. #Inauguration #CNN
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 1/22/2013 3:25:32 AM
"Historically, it wasn't that long ago...it's amazing how things have changed" Inaugural poet @rblancopoet on #Obama including Stonewall
by Brianna Keilar via twitter 1/22/2013 3:27:19 AM
Watching Stevie Wonder perform "Superstition" #bucketlist
by Piers Morgan via twitter 1/22/2013 3:32:45 AM
That was great fun. Great privilege to be there. Hope you liked the coverage. #InaugurationBall #CNN
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 3:39:51 AM
First dance: 'Let's stay together' http://at.cnn.com/9mMeUMS
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 4:43:11 AM
1 in 800,000: Your 2013 inauguration photos http://at.cnn.com/nZrB36p
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/22/2013 4:43:11 AM
Obamas party with 30,000 close friends http://at.cnn.com/vO2b8RW
by Piers Morgan via twitter 1/22/2013 5:23:05 AM
Not as good as that > RT @trazthespaz: Piers Morgan just waved at me. How was your Monday night?

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