Barack Obama's Daughters Wanted Jonas Brothers, Not Their Dad, Onstage At DNC

Malia and Sasha Obama hoped for a surprise JoBro appearance, but got dad via satellite instead. By Michelle Rabinowitz Malia, Michelle and Sasha Obama Photo: Robyn Beck/ AFP/ Getty Images While his opponent may be trying to brand him as a celebrity , Barack Obama isn't the biggest star in his own daughters' eyes. When Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Monday night after their mom Michelle's speech , they had no idea their dad was going to be beamed in live via satellite. When Mrs. Obama told the girls she had a surprise for them, the potential first lady was pretty surprised at the response . "Is it the Jonas Brothers?" Malia asked. The girls were pretty upset when they found out they would have to be in Denver during the same weekend Kevin, Nick and Joe would be in their hometown of Chicago — the girls' love for the Jonas boys is well-documented. The senator spent his birthday lounging around and ... (link)