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Flashback: The lighter side of Obama’s first term

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Hardball guest host Michael Smerconish takes a look back at some of the lighter moments of President Obama’s first four years in office.

A president can make headlines for his jokes and gaffes as much as he can for his major successes and failures. For the past four years, President Obama has had some memorable moments in the public eye.

Which politician did Obama poke fun at for having a unique middle name? What happened after the presidential seal fell off the podium during a speech? And what did the president say about Chris Matthews at last year’s Al Smith Dinner? Check out the Hardball Sideshow!