Even the President likes 'Sesame Street'

One of the highlights of every presidential administration is always their mention of 'Sesame Street'.

Even ol' Ronnie once mentioned the long-running children's TV show. In a feely-good speech in 1985, President Reagan said, "Imagine if people in our nation could see and hear the Bolshoi Ballet again while Soviet citizens could see and hear groups like the Beach Boys - and how about Soviet children watching 'Sesame Street'?"

Millions who read about the speech roiled with laughter at the mere fact that the name 'Sesame Street' would escape a President's lips.

The White House/1-2-3 Apartments connection is bipartisan.

Now that 'Sesame Street' is celebrating its 40th anniversary, President Obama has delivered a message praising the show.

The new leader of the free world declared, "There are many adults who could stand to learn again the lessons that 'Sesame Street' offers: lessons of compassion, and kindness and respect for our differences. The world is a better place for the world you create on 'Sesame Street' - a world that enriches our children's minds and hearts each and every day."

As pointed out in a recent Internet post, one person who may still need to learn this lesson is Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). Although a surprisingly durable senator considering his party, Grassley is known for occasional episodes of instability.

Grassley recently logged onto Twitter and complained, "Pres Obama you got nerve while u sightseeing in Paris to tell us 'time to deliver' on health care. We still on skedul/even workinWKEND."

Only a few minutes later, Grassley continued, "Pres Obama while u sightseeing in Paris u said 'time to delivr on healthcare' When you are a 'hammer' u think evrything is NAIL I'm no NAIL."

Judging by Grassley's weak literacy skills, maybe he should not only watch 'Sesame Street' but 'The Electric Company' too.