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Obama's Vineyard Vacation: "We're Going to Need a Bigger Island"

President Obama's family vacation on the Vineyard is making headlines around the Island and around the world.

Louisa Hufstader, Neighbor
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If public scrutiny had physical weight, this Island might start sinking beneath the waves as media from around the world report — and repeat — everything they can observe, infer and speculate about President Barack Obama's family vacation here.

From the press pool covering the Obamas' vacation:

First Dog Bo has been getting his share of the headlines:
The First Lady (FLOTUS) gets a fashion close-up from Patch partner Huffington Post:
The media spotlight also falls on the Obamas' rental home and the Island itself:
With reporters who know the Island best, Martha's Vineyard media are out in force to cover the presidential vacation:
Local bloggers are also getting into the act: 
As always, the president's critics have plenty to say:
And at least one commentator thinks all these high-profile visitors are ruining the Island:
Now it's your turn. What's your take on the Obama family vacation? Share your reaction: Tell us in the comments.

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