White House Correspondents Association Holds 2008 Dinner

"Craig Ferguson is a fresh take on late night TV. As a new citizen, a first time uncommitted voter, and someone who has looked at American politics from the outside, I am looking forward to his unique take on our system," Ann said.

When announcing the news about him being the featured entertainer at The White House correspondents 2008 dinner on his February 4th show Mr. Ferguson said, "Anyway my first job as an American citizen I can exclusively reveal tonight is performing at the White House Correspondents Dinner weekend. I am doing it. I am doing it. I know! We can get that fixed. Anyway, I am not hosting it. President Bush was. It is a big fancy party in D.C. it is like the Oscars for politicians. There are 2,800 journalists in attendance, congress, military brass, cabinet. I sit at the top table with the President and First Lady right there. I am thinking does he know I can't be kicked out now? Like it would be the big thing have the dinner and my last act at President, you go home Ferguson. I am like I am home."

The White House correspondents 2008 dinner menu

Spring Salad
Baby Lettuce with Red and yellow Tear Drop Tomatoes
Candied pecans, Nicoise Olives
Blue Hazen Cheese
Green Peppercorn Dressing
Bread presentation to include:
Seven Grain Rolls, White and Wheat Rolls
Sourdough Rolls, Matzoh
Flatbreads
Butter

Berber Spiced Petite Filet Paired With Tunisian Tabil Seared Salmon
Cranberry and Orange Risotto
Asparagus, Patty Pan Squash
Roasted Cipolinni Onion
Pomegrante Demi

White Chocolate Mousse
Served with Fresh Raspberries on top
Plate garnished with Raspberries and Strawberries
Drizzled with Raspberry and Mango Couhs
Whipped Cream
Steele 'Shooting Star' Chardonnay
Blackstone Merlot

Source: The White House Correspondents Association