and volatile current issues were also part of the stand-up . The president noted that Arizona Sen. John McCain did not identify himself as a maverick this year -- a title he frequently touted when he was running for presidency against Obama . `` And we all know what happens in Arizona when you do n't have an ID . ... Adios amigos , '' Obama said . The president 's quip referred to a new immigration law requiring officers in the state to question people about their immigration status if they think they 're in the country illegally . Arizona is McCain 's home state . Leno also took a dig at the Arizona law . `` I got stuck behind the Arizona congressional delegation -- luckily all their papers were in order so I did n't have any trouble getting in , '' the comedian said while describing the event 's tight security . On the president , Leno said he 's not as antisocial as some critics accuse him of being . `` He loves to socialize ... health care , car companies , things of that nature , '' Leno said . The first White House
Washington -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- President Obama 's punch lines targeted a diverse group Saturday -- from teen sensations the Jonas Brothers to comedian Jay Leno , whom he described as the only person with worse ratings than his . `` Jonas Brothers are here tonight , '' the president said at the annual White House Correspondents ' dinner . Daughters `` Sasha and Malia are huge fans . But boys , do n't get any ideas . Two words : predator drones . '' Obama said he was happy to address the crowd before Leno , who headlined the annual event . `` Glad to see the only person whose ratings fell more than mine last year . ... I 'm also glad that I 'm speaking first , '' he said . `` We 've seen what happens when someone takes the time slot after Leno , '' the president added , referring to comedian Conan O'Brien leaving NBC after an unsuccessful stint hosting `` The Tonight Show . '' Members of the Obama administration , including Vice President Joe Biden and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel , were not safe from the zingers either . Former rivals