Very rarely does an elected official achieve the level of distinct coolness that Barack Obama did when sitting across the table from Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam. After sharing a meal with the former president, the celebrity chef tweeted out a photo of the viral moment. The caption simply read, "Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer."
However, that doesn't deter politicians from trying to capture similar magic while attempting to bond with constituents over food, often with fickle results. In any given election cycle, it's almost a given that someone will embarrass themselves somewhere on the campaign trail while eating or drinking.
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