Air Obama Force One

CBS News reports on His Excellency's newly outfitted campaign jet, a Boeing 757:

Barack Obama’s new campaign plane is nothing short of grand. Well, for the candidate that is.

(Obama Campaign Jet. Credit: CBS News)

Obama’s section of the plane rivals that of any first class. Recently the front cabin of the Boeing 757 was retrofitted to install four individual chairs that resemble La-Z-Boys. They are free-standing and made of plush leather with pockets on the sides. There is also a booth which seats four for a meeting or a meal.

(Obama Campaign Jet. Credit: CBS News)

His chair has his name and campaign logo embroidered on the back top -- “Obama ‘08” on one line and “President” underneath. To one side is a small table stacked with newspapers ready for the candidate’s arrival. The table of the booth is always covered in snacks and cheese and is where Obama spends most of his time during flights meeting with staff and sitting for the occasional interview.

“Typically the candidate's cabin is like business class -- roomier and less chaotic than the staff and press areas, but still short of the accoutrements of a pro team's charter,” says Politico’s Mike Allen, a frequent campaign flier.

After looking at a few photos of Obama’s cabin, Allen quipped, “Air Force One may seem a tad claustrophobic.” ... [emphasis added]

Read the rest here. Notice his chair doesn't say "Obama for President", but "Obama, President". Perhaps he should call his jet Air Farce One. :)