Day 4 of the failed Obama administration

[ksmith]

The press corps is frustrated with the lack of transparency so far:

A growing media frustration with Barack Obama’s team spilled into the open at Thursday’s briefing, with reporters accusing the White House of stifling access to his oath re-do and giving Obama’s first interview as president to a multi-million dollar inauguration sponsor.

Veteran CBS newsman Bill Plante was one of the most vocal critics, questioning the White House’s handling of Wednesday night’s second swearing in – which was covered by just a four-reporter print pool that didn’t include a news photographer or TV correspondent.

Not saying the Obama administration's feet shouldn't be held to the fire. But the WH press corps spent eight years transcribing whatever Ari, Scott, and Dana fed them. Now they're chafing. I don't know what to say. All the actions I want to take involve bitch-slapping.

Comments

[affinity8.livejournal.com]

My idea of the oath re-do is that not every single moment of this presidency needs to be relentlessly witnessed by the media.

I would like the evening news people to have access, but recognize that the media world is rapidly transforming.