The First of Many

Well did you hear the news?

Yesterday President Obama went in to the White House press room to say howdy to all the members of the White House press corps. While coming in to play meet and greet a reporter from the Politico did a surprise attack on the President and actually had the nerve to ask a question.

First, President Obama get used to it. You are now the President and along with that comes something you might have never expected. Your are no longer allowed to be "just an everyday Joe". Every where you go you are going to be asked questions by reporters, your staff and everyday citizens. Get used to it. It comes with the job.

Second, I think all the media should read my blog from yesterday. The man is new to the job. Take a few steps back and let him catch his breath. You don't need to hound the man every time he walks by. Besides, you might want to remember that old adage you catch more flies with honey.

Now as far as the question President Obama was asked I think it was a fair one. He has promised, in his campaign and now via Executive Order, that there is going to be more transparency in his administration. President Obama has also tried to put the brakes on the lobbyists with access to the White House staff. As I said yesterday I praise these moves and hope he is serious.

But when you select a lobbyist for a key defense department position and you get questioned on it by a reporter and respond as you did, that will lead to headlines that basically say that it is all lip service. Which is what you got from some news outlets.