Obama Irritated at Reporter
Posted by Holly Martin on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
During an impromtu meeting with the White House Press Corps on Thursday, President Barack Obama put the breaks on one inquiring mind. A reporter for Politico, Jonathan Martin asked Obama about his choice for deputy Secretary of Defense, William Lynn. Obama said he was not there to take questions and ignored the reporter, saying, “I can’t end up visiting you guys and shaking hands if I am going to grilled every time I come down here.”
Undeterred, Martin continued his line of questioning at which point President Obama placed his hand on the man’s shoulder, sternly stared him in the eyes, and clearly irritated said, “All right, come on. We will be having a press conference, at which time you can feel free to [ask] questions.”
Mr. Martin was referring to Obama’s nominee for deputy Secretary of Defense, William Lynn. Lynn is a former lobbyist for defense contractor Raytheon. Clearly, this choice is in stark contrast to Obama’s outspoken anti-lobbying statements made during the election.
Well, well, well…President Obama may have to get used to reporters actually asking tough questions, instead of bowing and scraping to him. If he’s already feeling the heat, God only knows how long he’ll last in the kitchen.
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How terrible to happen to such a beautiful woman! It is soo sad....
heh heh heh … Ok Mr.Martin, now that you have his attention … throw him a high fastball …