Not since the Swamp Rabbit Attack of 1979 has a president been so weirdly imperiled. According to The News & Observer:
Expect brief delays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on likely routes from RDU. That would include Interstate 40, Wade Avenue, St. Mary’s and Peace streets.
If local officials decide to protect the president from the potholes of Wade Avenue, they might look for an alternative route. But Glenwood Avenue and Hillsborough Street are bumpy, too.
Gee, you’d think a city named after Sir Walter Raleigh would be able to muster a few gentlemen to spread their coats over the offending holes in the ground1 to save the dignity of the dainty leader.
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1. This would, however, require leaders in Raleigh able to discern the proverbial holes in the ground, a decided deficiency at present. We don’t want them throwing coats over each other or, worse, our distinguished guests.