2012 Governors Dinner at the White House (10 images)

President Barack Obama makes a toast after speaking in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

President Barack Obama makes a toast after speaking in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

First lady Michelle Obama (L), Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R-VA) (R) and others raise their glasses for a toast in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) speaks with guests in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool