The Obamanation

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

The questioner and the source of the question were discussed beforehand. That is all that there is no doubt about.

Ding ding ding.

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I think what others (including myself) are trying to point out is that this scenario is nothing new and in fact is pretty standard regardless of who's in office.

False - This is actually extremely rare. The reaction of other members of the press was apparently one of shock. This exchange was that blatant.

Originally Posted by Aliantha

So the question which follows on for me is, do you think it's wrong that any Pres should be able to manage their press conferences ?

Ding ding ding - we have a winner. A press conference is NOT an infomercial.

I am done with this. I am the only one who feels this way. I get your point and quite honestly, no longer care if anyone else gets mine. Now you all go and have a Blessed day, ya hear?