Will Obama's White House Be Open to the Media? »
Posted By JSilver 7 months, 3 weeks ago in Political News
President-elect Barack Obama is preparing to take office talking as though he'll throw the White House doors open and let the sunshine in. But some reporters who have been covering the Obama campaign are a little doubtful of what that means for journalists.
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CRYMTYPHON7 months, 3 weeks ago
Does anyone remember Stephen Colbert's speech at the White House Press Dinner?
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He said to their faces what we had been only muttering to ourselves where no one ever heard*:
that the white house press corp had not just compromised , it had sold out, rolled over and given in.
If some reporters who covered the campaign, are doubtful that Obama will run a white house open to the media, - it is not up to Obama .
It is up to them.
* the bathroom, the political section of Half-Price Books, and Pacifica radio.-
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engineer7 months, 3 weeks ago
We'll find out once he has taken office. Knowing that he devoted a full hour to 60 Minutes could be a good sign
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gamahuche7 months, 3 weeks ago
Obama has been the most media-savvy politician in my lifetime - it seems unlikely that he'll suddenly lose that talent and know-how.
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His special talent seems to be in working with the organisational structure behind it.
Lets hope he can maintain his touch and still retain a life!
Seems to me that you can on;y be really open if you can also keep the door tight shut sometimes too - otherwise what is there to be open about?
The greatest communicators are those who can make every member of a huge crowd feel that s/he is being addressed as an individual. Unfortunately many of the people who have had that talent have been amongst the most vicious b**tards under the sun!
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BB647 months, 3 weeks ago
"Media-savvy"? He really never was interviewed by a real reporter. Joe the plumber asked a more challenging question than any one from ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS or CNN and he never showed up on Fox. When interviewed he stays on script like a typical lawyer/politician. While it works fine for a campaign where "hope & change" were the only real policy. His promises were more pandering and not real commitments. In one breath he promises to use public funds but changed his mind. The other are his promises to pull the troops out now only to admit it would be years before he would do that. He's a rather typical Chicago politician that I suspect many who voted for him will be gravely disappointed.
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Jeboba7 months, 3 weeks ago
IF? Where you been? And what does that have to do with this story?
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Nice try TROLL! -
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Tangent0017 months, 3 weeks ago
Aren't rising interest rates the sign of a good economy? The Fed raises interest rates to keep the economy from overheating.
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Thanks for your confidence. -
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Spadecaller7 months, 3 weeks ago
URAmaniac:
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"If Obama takes the white House..." You are a sick s.o.b. and should be banned for that remark. What are you advocating his assassination?
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tchef7 months, 3 weeks ago
I enjoyed the direct contact I had with the campaign. Having the full speech sent to me so I could view it on my own time in it's entirety. The media filters out soundbites and decides what part I should hear. I don't like that. I'm tired of soundbites. I' looking forward to the Obama white house. It will definately be a breath of fresh air after what we have seen in the last 8 years.
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gamahuche7 months, 3 weeks ago
A breath you say?
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I'll raise you ten on that - and suggest a gale just to clean it out first! -
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BB647 months, 3 weeks ago
If you mean fresh air all of the Clinton's former people, your definition of fresh air is different than mine. I see a very typical Chicago style here. Barrack will govern by polls mainly.
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With his promises, I haven't seen a comprehensive plan for Business, Energy or much of anything we need.
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lloydm657 months, 3 weeks ago
I wouldn't expect to much from Obama,remember the only thing he's ever ran that we know of is his mouth.Not a business,not a sports franchise,just words from paper,or telapromter.He is literally stumbling around in the dark.When you promise change,and then you start putting old reruns ,and failed politician in your cabinet, you know he is scared out of his scull.
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ProudBlueTexan7 months, 3 weeks ago
He's our last hope for a long, long time. You'd better be glad he got in.....and fairly!!! No chads, not supreme court, no bought-and-paid-for election commissioners in the 'president's' brother's state.
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Fair & square landslide and don't forget it.
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capecoralM7 months, 3 weeks ago
"And Obama's campaign found innovative ways to go around that filter, including regular Web video updates from David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager. Millions of people signed up for the updates.
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Zeleny says the campaign was brilliant in sharing information through online social networks, YouTube and other viral outlets."
However, if a media outlet has something negative to say about Obama don't count on them being included. Or worse count on them being shut down, fined or imprisoned.
Obama campaign spokesman Damien Thorn warned broadcasters that they will be held accountable for any “lies” The consequences, according to Thorn, would include loss of broadcast licenses, substantial fines, and even imprisonment.
October 31, 2008
Categories: Barack Obama
Obama camp shuts out news outlets
The Obama campaign informed news outlets Thursday that they will not be chartering a second plane for the final weekend, and therefore, several are being dropped, including the New York Post, Dallas Morning News, and Washington Times.
Among reporters, there's frustration that the campaign seems to be kicking off newspaper reporters covering the race day-to-day, while staffers from magazines and documentarians get seats.
Also, besides Agence France-Presse, foreign media outlets continue to be shut out, and the logistical excuse -- not being able to get a second plane -- hasn't sat well with the press corps.
September 28, 2008 18:59:38 by John Semmens
Obama campaign spokesman Damien Thorn warned broadcasters that they will be held accountable for any “lies” they air running up to the election and after, once the Obama Administration takes office on November 5.
The threat was sparked by a series of anti-Obama ads produced by the National Rifle Association. The ads warn voters that if Senator Obama’s past record is any guide, his election should be expected to lead to further abridgements of the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms. “We would never, for example, deny the right of someone like Senator Joe Biden to his Beretta,” Thorn continued. “Senators are important people with many enemies. They have a right to protect themselves. The NRA’s contention that we would interfere with such a right is a lie that will bring consequences down on all who perpetuate it.”
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lloydm657 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey are these threats for now,or after Obama's swearing in ceremonies take place.I didn't know senators had executive powers.Fining the media,and taking their licence away.Damn what will his powers be like when he becomes president.Will he be able throw his enemies into a dungeon by executive order.or maybe be able to have them be-headed in public.Just maybe he doesn't understand the way to govern,out side the jurisdiction of Chicago.
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