Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal had frontpager, “Obama’s China Summit Ends On Awkward Diplomatic Note.” Accompanying the story was a photo of the President touring the Fobidden City with a few dozen Chinese diplomats and politicians. All of the Chinese leaders in the photo are wearing dark suits and ties — the President is wearing an open collared shirt and a leather jacket.

The President’s out-of-place attire isn’t the “awkward note” referred to in the headline, but it sure seems that way. Coming on the heels of the President’s deep bow to the Japanese emperor — while trying to shake his hand at the same time — one has to wonder, who exactly is handling protocol for the White House? Did they find them on Craigslist?