Had it just been Pres. Obama sucking up to the International Olympic Committee to bring the 2012 five-ring circus to Chicago  – Dayenu, as they say at the Seder. That would have been enough.

Had it just been Pres. Obama sucking up to Jay Leno by plugging Leno’s new NBC show during an interview with NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams – Dayenu.

But Obama flacking George Lopez’s upcoming TBS late night program (see incriminating promo here)?

That wouldn’t be enough. That would be too much.

Script:

George Lopez (to Obama):  I need to know if you’re serious about a cabinet position for me ’cause I have an opportunity to do a talk show.

Barack Obama: What kind of talk show?

GL: Ah, it woud be a late night talk show but if you offered me a position like Secretary of State – Ambassador to Mexico – you know, something where I could wear a badge-

BO: No. George, you need to change late night. That’s the kind of change I can believe in.

Barack Obama promised to bring dignity back to the White House.  This is a helluva way to do it.