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"Tough time to start over for a man": Obama grilled over job prospects on late-night TV

Stephen Colbert wasn’t impressed at Obama’s lack of promotions.

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US PRESIDENT BARACK Obama has begun preparing for life after the White House – by taking part in a job interview on US TV.

The surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert saw the 44th President of the United States undergo a grilling from “Randy” – Colbert’s mustachioed office manager.

“55. Tough time to start over for a man,” he said, looking over Obama’s resume.

“I don’t see any promotions for the last eight years. That’s not always good. Can you explain that?” Colbert asks.

“Honestly, there wasn’t a lot of room for advancement in my last job,” said Obama. “The only one with a more powerful position was my wife.”

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In a broad appeal to young voters, Obama answered a question on his interests by telling them to vote.

“You know what I really love doing? Is encouraging the youth of America to get out and vote this November so that the good work that we’ve done over the past eight years can continue on into the future.”

Because the show was on network TV, Obama wasn’t allowed to openly endorse a candidate, but Colbert offered him a snack instead.

He asked Obama to choose between an “extra fibre nutrient bar, which has traveled to more than one hundred countries, or this shriveled tangerine covered in golden retriever hair, filled with bile that I wouldn’t leave alone with the woman I love”.

Obama unsurprisingly chose the nutrient bar.

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    Mute John Collins
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:41 PM

    If seeing where trucks are made makes him happy then it’s just as valid as any other purchase.

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    Mute Deborah Behan
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:34 PM

    Absolutely whatever floats his boat! Best of luck to him.

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    Mute Tweety McTweeter
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    Jul 20th 2015, 8:36 PM

    Beats leaving it to the local publican

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    Mute paul farrell
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:45 PM

    Gaving money to the hospital a very generous gesture,fair play

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    Mute Etheric Projection
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:36 PM

    Such a sceal about picking numbers and it transpires he wins on a quick pick.

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    Mute Ben Redline
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:44 PM

    Yeah right he’s telling the wife that story – dude is off to Thailand via Amsterdam.

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    Mute Jack DaCosta
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:01 PM

    10-4 buddy.
    Copy.
    Convoy comin thru.

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    Mute patrick keenan
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:55 PM

    Best of luck to him

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    Mute Diarmuid Lucey
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:46 PM

    He won’t even be able to buy a new Scania tractor unit with his “Lotto” winnings!

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    Mute Diarmuid Lucey
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    Jul 20th 2015, 5:47 PM

    Poor man! Let’s have a whip around for him?

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    Mute Wayne O'Fathaigh
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:13 PM

    Average Scania 120,000.00

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    Mute Kieran OKeeffe
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:29 PM

    New R730 tractor unit is around 165 000 sterling..

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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:11 PM

    There’s a lot of stories in the media lately to do with lotto wins …

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    Mute Peader O Harlaigh
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:22 PM

    @ger, true. They are struggling and keep throwing out stories of lotto winners, best of luck to him!!

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    Mute Neal Ireland Hello
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:27 PM

    When I win the lotto I’m going to double the number of cats in our house to 18. Try and stop me.

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    Mute Jason Presents
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:03 PM

    Ever wondered what a 5 year old would do if they won the lotto?

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    Mute Alan Ball
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    Jul 20th 2015, 6:22 PM

    Find somebody of legal age to claim it for them…

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    Mute Larry Heffernan
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    Jul 20th 2015, 7:04 PM

    Just for an e-mail from a boy om Nigeria who needs help cashing in his win

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    Mute Roland Kelly
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    Jul 21st 2015, 4:04 AM

    What a nice gesture ! Congratulations ! He could also visit the Paccar Trucks Leyland Assembly Plant, Lancs UK. Largest and most advanced Truck plant in Europe. (Worked there from 1991-1995)

    Or hop on the direct Aer Lingus flight to San Francisco and visit the immaculate Tesla Motors factory, here in the Silicon Valley.

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    Jul 21st 2015, 5:58 AM

    It annoys me that some muppet in dublin thought this was ‘out there’ enough to warrant an article. So what if he wants to go to see the Scania plant( it’s flipping amazing by the way) each to they’re own, but no some muppet at the journal has to metaphorically point and snicker, Slow news week.

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    Jul 20th 2015, 10:31 PM

    I wish I was rich

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    Mute Stephen Hamill
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    Jul 21st 2015, 1:12 AM

    Sorry shite sorry

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