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

[planetalyx.livejournal.com]

I actually stopped taking in any kind of news during the entirety of the Bush regime. This week I've decided to try buying into the renewed spirit of optimism by exposing myself to two sessions of radio news. No hives yet!

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Like michaeldthomas said, the print media seems to be losing relevance. I get most of my news online now--by the time the evening news shows come on, I've heard most or all the major stories.

[planetalyx.livejournal.com]

If it was up to me, we'd stop cutting down forest for the papers. It seems horrifically wasteful.