The Daily Background
| Obama sets record for media availabilities as pres. elect
by Arlen Parsa
Welcome the change:
In the 22 days since winning the White House, President-elect Barack Obama has taken 22 questions from reporters and has done two sit-down television interviews.
The Democrat held his fourth press conference since Nov. 4 in Chicago Wednesday morning — his third in as many days — an unprecedented bit of access for reporters who have grown accustomed to President Bush’s infrequent moments taking questions and already surpassing the last four presidents-in-waiting.
Mr. Obama has beat his four predecessors in number of post-election, pre-inauguration press conferences, and is inheriting a troubled nation. With one Cabinet post officially named, he is working at a faster clip than former President Bill Clinton.
This bodes well for the future, especially after such a tight-lipped administration known for its secrecy, iron-fisted control of access, and manipulation of the media.
of course he would. they’re his puppets.