Video: Obama starting to get testy at media’s questions about Blago
posted at 8:54 pm on December 16, 2008 by Allahpundit
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As testy, at least, as the Prince of Peace is capable of getting. Via Breitbart, looks like this scene might have jarred something loose in the press corps because reporters were talking tough afterwards. Good work, boys — you’re only six months too late.
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Maybe all questions should be submitted beforehand so the king and his court can decide which ones are a waste of time and scratch them. This would benefit everyone since the press conferences would flow much more efficiently.
Mark1971 on December 16, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Question: will Obama’s bad attitude with the press cause the press to turn against him? Will they shed their adoration for him?
jediwebdude on December 16, 2008 at 8:59 PM
He’s done this before. One is not to question the anointed one.
Jeff on December 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM
The rumour has it,that the journalist has been found
‘Mentally Imbalanced’,and is off to Journalism Camp
to be ‘Enlightened’!A hem.
canopfor on December 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Spineless chap- !! And then there is the smug laugh insinuating that the reporter and rest with legit questions are such twits……ah the New President Elect – cocky and smarmy!!
defendfaithandfamily on December 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM
That would be like renouncing themselves.
Who knows, it could happen.
Count to 10 on December 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Isn’t it hard to “get tough” when you’ve been bent over a chair for 9+ months.
aquaviva on December 16, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Buck-up Mr. Nixon, I mean-Obama.
ThePrez on December 16, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Fixed.
This shows both Osama Obama’s overweening, ultimately dangerous (for the nation) arrogance, and what shills the MSM have become.
“Tough” question? That was a freekin’ softball, at least compared to what any President-elect (or presidential candidate) would face when not blessed with Obama’s protective coloration and tight-Levi’s appeal.
We’re screwed.
MrScribbler on December 16, 2008 at 9:02 PM
The poor peon did not know that you do not question Lord Barack the First. He is above such common things as ethics.
By the way, journalistic integrity is now an oxymoron…like jumbo shrimp.
kingsjester on December 16, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Well, well, well…
I guess we see a glimpse of how well our fearless leader can handle pressure.
What’s it been? A week? And he’s already losing patience with the press on this one issue?
North Korea, Iran, Russia, etc. are licking their chops in anticipation…
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:03 PM
If he can’t take it now just wait until someone really turns up the heat on an issue.
Paradox Drive on December 16, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Prediction:
Next week when the “comprehensive review” is released his answer to these types of questions will be…
“We’ve already answered these questions. Next question.”
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Mahmoud, Mahmoud…let me stop you there.
SouthernGent on December 16, 2008 at 9:06 PM
And this is the honeymoon.
Firebird on December 16, 2008 at 9:06 PM
This is only a taste of the outrageous arrogance he will display for the next 4 years.
I predict the press will grow tired of being catstrated. Then it will get juicy.
This man is already insufferable!!
katy on December 16, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Another exit question: how many people think we’ll actually hear anything about the “comprehensive staff report” next week as “promised?”
“bout then, Osama Obama’ll be getting his new doggie….
MrScribbler on December 16, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Does he honestly think that a hostile press (and I use the term loosely) is going to be his most difficult task at POTUS? I am getting that Jimmy Carter feeling all over again.
Cindy Munford on December 16, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Wow, he’s questioning Barack Hussein Obama the Great? I’m surprised he didn’t get taken down harder than Shoe-Throwing Guy.
Jim62sch on December 16, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Too early to impeach his sorry ass?
Jed1899 on December 16, 2008 at 9:11 PM
“Jed1899 on December 16, 2008 at 9:11 PM”
yes, yes it is — hate to be a wet blanket, but he must actually first commit an impeachable offense …
/patience, i put that over/under at — 9/09
Buckaroo on December 16, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Barack Stonewall Obama
onlineanalyst on December 16, 2008 at 9:14 PM
LOL
The politics of dopes.
blatantblue on December 16, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Excuse Senator Obama. Would you consider you and your staff’s handling of Blago-rama Clintonian or Nixonian?
phreshone on December 16, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Why is this still a story, guys? Obama himself said an internal review revealed nothing wrong.
That should be good enough, RIGHT?
Vyce on December 16, 2008 at 9:17 PM
I wonder if Abraham Lincoln ever cut off a reporter.
Mark1971 on December 16, 2008 at 9:17 PM
“Vyce on December 16, 2008 at 9:17 PM”
sadly, it appears that axelrod miscaclulated with that gambit, huh?
:-)
Buckaroo on December 16, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Senator Obama. Your run so far through the elections has been historic set of firsts. Do you think that you will be the first president to resign before taking the oath of office?
phreshone on December 16, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Funny how he interjects, that regarding Rahm giving names, that the story you quote….” that I have not confirmed that it was accurate…..” yet he states that they have completed a full review????????????????
Now come on…..this is Romper Room……
Starlink on December 16, 2008 at 9:19 PM
And what’s with this picking reporters BS.
I saw part of the PC yesterday and now this today. They called on specific reporters, a select few. They had to have an idea of what questions they would then get too right?
Why have a “Press Corps” at all if your going to “pick your own poison”?
I know they do sometimes pick people, but it seems The One’s choices are extremely specific…
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:19 PM
It’s odd to watch someone as stupid as the Precedent-Elect acting this arrogant. Affirmative action is a great thing.
progressoverpeace on December 16, 2008 at 9:21 PM
“I’m gonna let the state legislature determine how they want to proceed”.
I’m going to let….????? Wow, he sounds like a fuhrer being gracious. As if, legally, he can do anything else.
I find it very odd the way you all talk about “Obama’s vacant seat”. It isn’t Obama’s, once he resigns, is it? I’d say this is one way in which our parliamentary system is better than your system. The seat belongs to the people, not the person who once held it with their permission and on their behalf. I find the entire practice of governor-appointed replacements for seats vacated before terms expire to be odd.
ProfessorMiao on December 16, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Well, it’s not like Bush stood up there and got ripped a new one at every press conference. All the times he just stormed out after 8 questions….
/sarc..(needed?)
Speaking of Press Conferences….The thought of Helen Thomas peeing all over herself every time the ONE!! Trots his smoove self out to the podium….
Gahh!!!!
BigWyo on December 16, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Notice how “Inappropiate” is the new ‘IS IS’ word!
Lets just cut all the bullsh#t out once and for all,
Hopey/Changey is “Elite Extrodanairre” or sumpin like
dat!
Barack Obama has no intentions of discussing anything
with anyone,he has proven time,and again,that Obama will
ask questions,and will not,’ANSWER TO NO ONE’!
SERIOUSLY,Obama is PRESIDENT ELECT,wait till HE’s sworn
in,and then I dare any journalist,if they know whats good
for them,to ask Obama a question!
—————————————————-
Heres where Team Obama is at,no one is going to get any
straight answers,because the way this administration gets
set-up,staffers will only get what their told,need to know
Think about it!
Why was the staff of the former Clinton Administration
hired,like ‘Slick willys’ secretary!
This is going to be a very secretive Administration,with
Team Clinton,and Obama’s Socialist ideas,el presto,its
going to be 10 years from now,before anybody gets the real
truth!!
Much like,Rahm ‘Rambo’ who can be trusted to keep his mouth
shut,and probably the reason Hillary wants a direct line,
to Obama!
Either the MSM plays ball will Hopey,and parrotts their Utopia,or the Journalists will be kicked to the curb!
Hopey is an Authoritarian,ne thinks!
canopfor on December 16, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Citizens do not question “Duh 1″, they just listen and chant “yes we can” on cue.
Hog Wild on December 16, 2008 at 9:24 PM
I watched this interchange then turned it to MSNBC to see how the enemy of the people news channel would cover it.
Sheister Shuster and the main NBC political hack Chuck Todd both surprisingly gave it to Obama. They said he handled it wrong and implied some of the glowing veneer was washing off.
The pro Obama political hack Todd stated Obama will not escape such questioning once he takes office. His press sec. will have to take 20 to 50 minutes of intense questioning every day and will not be able to avoid the tough questions.
Love it, the “wolfpack” is dying start tearing him apart.
The next 4 years should provide great entertainment.
FireBlogger on December 16, 2008 at 9:28 PM
“John, John, let me just cut you off”.
“No, sir, you don’t cut me, nor any other reporter off. That is rude, sir, and simply not your function. I was saying…”
Entelechy on December 16, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Fixed.
Knucklehead on December 16, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Barack ‘Millhouse’ Obama.
tarpon on December 16, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Out of curiousity,now that every part of the Liberal
establishment is corrupt,or any of the so-called
Journalists on Obama’s money train,gifts,trips maybe?
And yes,I know thats crazy talk!
canopfor on December 16, 2008 at 9:31 PM
I’m pretty sure John “The Reporter” won’t be allowed to wear any shoes while attending The One’s press conferences from now on…..
Caper29 on December 16, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Entelechy on December 16, 2008 at 9:28 PM
I’m waiting for someone to summon the self-respect to do that. Is there a law that being president-elect means you have the right to treat people like crap?
alex342 on December 16, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Too funny.
Firebird on December 16, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Obama to staff:
“Boys, I think there was something wrong with this last batch of kool-aid. The reporters are getting restless. Put some more sedatives in tomorrow’s batch.”
meltenn on December 16, 2008 at 9:36 PM
But I read in Time magazine he is brilliant with words, why would he have to cut off a reporter?
rob verdi on December 16, 2008 at 9:37 PM
No, he’ll be in Hawaii, vacationing, really.
This is up to each state – federalism. It differs from some to others. I liked your point about the “people”. In New York is not the people either, it’s the Kennedys, but it is the constitution of each state…there are pros and cons for your and our systems.
Back to the One – that “John, John…” was grating. He is condescending and rattled that he can’t dicatate the rules. I ‘like’ him on defensive because he’s at his worst. If only he had a debater who’d have taken him to task…if only…
Some of the media might be getting out of his crotch and not like what they find about themselves. They’re spent, in many ways.
Entelechy on December 16, 2008 at 9:39 PM
I’ve been watching pressers with presidents-elect since Carter and can’t ever remember the press referring to them in any way other than : Thank you Mr. Reagan or Mr. Clinton etc. or just thank you. Have members of the press been instructed to refer to him as Mr. President-elect or lose their privileges?
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Mr. President of the Office of the President-Elect (POPE),
What is your definition of the word “is”?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on December 16, 2008 at 9:40 PM
The problem is know one really knows how this guy will react. He is a complete unknown. The real “Prince of Peace” was know to get testy once in a while. Remember what he did to the money changers.
Tommy_G on December 16, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Sure he will. And he’ll get the same treatment as the shoe thrower!
Interesting choice of words,”…..let me cut you off….”
Didn’t Jesse Jackson want to cut off a part of The One’s anatomy?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Talon on December 16, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Tapper. Where has Tapper been the last few days? All his blog posts have been by other ABC reporters for about the last three days. Is he on vacation? Did Obama kick him out of Chicago?
meltenn on December 16, 2008 at 9:41 PM
BY MICHAEL SNEED Sun-Times Columnist
Sneed hears rumbles President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, is reportedly on 21 different taped conversations by the feds — dealing with his boss’ vacant Senate seat!
No wonder why the one is getting so testy.
Keemo on December 16, 2008 at 9:42 PM
“Sneed hears rumbles President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, is reportedly on 21 different taped conversations by the feds — dealing with his boss’ vacant Senate seat!”
that’s been tossed about all day — fitz has about 24 hrs. to put up or shut up on that …
Buckaroo on December 16, 2008 at 9:44 PM
He does not get to leave the house with the testes. The Mrs. has them locked up.
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 9:45 PM
The press will never allow themselves to be squashed by this little pr*ck. If this kind of treatment by Obama continues and gets progressively worse, they will turn on him to preserve their
integrityreputation as unbiased and tough minded professionals//
katy on December 16, 2008 at 9:45 PM
He’s good with words. It’s putting them together into coherent sentences that trips him up.
progressoverpeace on December 16, 2008 at 9:48 PM
“John, John, let me just cut you off”…and “save you the qestion”.
Can you imagine GWB saying that and how the media would react?
Arrogance is indignant.
Indeed. He can’t wait to get his ass into the coveted seat. I don’t think we’ve ever had such an arrogant and self-elevating one, ever.
The Obamas asked the Bushs if they could move into Blair house 2 weeks ahead of Jan. 20th – what presumption!
Entelechy on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
What, he can’t adopt a Hawaiian dog?
Judging from Osama Obama’s history, it’s the easiest place in the world to get, ummmmm, “papers….”
MrScribbler on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
I have feeling that they will let him know-”We brought you in here and we can take you out”
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
His transparency is so….
Opaque!
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Buckaroo on December 16, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Front page on the Drudge report…
Keemo on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
progress,
you have a point what kind of sentence will he be using when they start to nail him in Richardson and the CDR scandal.
rob verdi on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Not likely once the IRS starts showing up at their front doors at 3am, along with the interest of other arms of government. Remember Ohio. This is the eye of the storm, right now.
progressoverpeace on December 16, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Knucklehead on December 16, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Thanks. That was my next prediction…
: )
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Or the Obama youth groups.
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 9:52 PM
most ethical ever.
rob verdi on December 16, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Obama to staff:
“Boys, I think there was something wrong with this last batch of kool-aid. The reporters are getting restless. Put some more sedatives in tomorrow’s batch.”
meltenn on December 16, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Soma…
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Lots of ‘er’s and ‘um’s, with a couple of nouns sprinkled around. And he always has to get the word “strategy” or “strategic” in there. He loves that. He thinks it makes him sound … er .. uh, uhm … smart.
progressoverpeace on December 16, 2008 at 9:54 PM
It’s going to be ugly.
progressoverpeace on December 16, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Hopey/Changeys little testy ragey chickens
can’t wait to break free and have a raging
roost party on journalists,me dare thinks! haha.
canopfor on December 16, 2008 at 9:55 PM
uhmmm Somaaaaa
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Is there a chance people are building up an immunity to the hypno-toad?
Click here, I dare you!
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Wasn’t Jesse Jackson threatening to Cut off Obama’s Balls?
I’m not liking the liberals being so loose with the castration & amputation stuff.
portlandon on December 16, 2008 at 9:56 PM
LOL! (You’re joking, right? Because Lincoln had his soldiers literally destroy newspapers that disagreed with his politics.)
angelat0763 on December 16, 2008 at 9:59 PM
No.
ddrintn on December 16, 2008 at 9:59 PM
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 9:56 PM
I didn’t even have to click it – that’s awesome!
catmman on December 16, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Can’t wait for the “internal review” to be put forward. I wonder how many ways they’re trying to spin Emanuel’s culpability in all of this… meanwhile Patrick Fitzgerald is probably less concerned about having Obama “not comment” at this time — what he’s really doing is chuckling to himself as he allows the incoming administration just a little more rope with which to hang itself.
D2Boston on December 16, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Click here,I dare you!
hawkdriver on Dec 16,2008 at 9:56PM.
hawkdriver: That was funny! haha:)
canopfor on December 16, 2008 at 10:03 PM
For being the alleged ‘intelligentsia’ of our society, they fail to grasp things easily.
YOU’RE TOO FUCKING LATE!
HE doesn’t have to answer your questions anymore. See how simple that is?
GarandFan on December 16, 2008 at 10:03 PM
“Keemo on December 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM”
that’s the same suntimes article!
i want fitz, in front of the mics, saying “we have rahm on tape!”
/otherwise, this will wind up hurting no one but rod …
Buckaroo on December 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
One can hope can’t they?
katy on December 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
and
and
have pointed out the arrogance upon arrogance.
I’d add the sign he uses that says Office of the President-Elect which IMO is inaccurate, ludicrous and strange. He’s veering into narcissistic territory.
INC on December 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
How do you get those words past the profaninator?
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
TS. SOL.
Asher on December 16, 2008 at 10:06 PM
PS if your handle means what I think it means, I have to tell you, I’m shooting mine Thursday for the first time in about three years.
hawkdriver on December 16, 2008 at 10:07 PM
He’s the grand pubah of the pllace!
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM
pllace=place
thomasaur on December 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Obama will not be doing pressers after inuaguration day. As most dictators, he will have a press sec. to maul the press. He will have his daily radio and youtube addresses and that is it folks.
He will be the most inaccessible President in US history. This is only the beginning.
This man will redifine the US presidency. It will be like no other.
katy on December 16, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Out: Obama as Lincoln
In: Obama as Baghdad Bob
joey24007 on December 16, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Good lord, if he’s getting testy at softball questions now, what’s he going to be like when his Presidency inevitably goes off of the rails?
Y’know, due to his vast inexperience that the press and the idiots who voted for him decided to ignore?
I really don’t want to have to say “I told you so”, but I will and probably more times than I’ll be able to count.
NoDonkey on December 16, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Oh now they remember what their job is.
What arrogance.
I wish the reporter had said, “I will decide if my question is wasted or not. You get to decide whether to honestly answer it.”
Guardian on December 16, 2008 at 10:26 PM
FYI – that was John McCormick. The same guy Blago wanted out at the Trib.
yo on December 16, 2008 at 10:27 PM
That’s worthy of an old-fashioned LOL.
thegreatbeast on December 16, 2008 at 10:30 PM
You know, I want an apology from anyone who has ever criticized George W. Bush’s speaking style; I’ll take mispronunciations and made up words over ‘I erm ah ums’ that Obama drops like an incontient dog. Take that man off the teleprompter, he sounds like a really bad liar, or the biggest effing imbecile that’s ever bluffed his way into elected office.
austinnelly on December 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh Hope! uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
Change! Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh…
Can we please see this idiot’s transcripts now?
TexasJew on December 16, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Did Rahm Emmanuel come out of hiding and attend the press conference today?
Mark1971 on December 16, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Obama should just have an assistant always carry a plate of waffles to hand to him whenever he’s in a jam. So he can say ‘can’t I just finish my waffle, I’ve answered like … 8 questions already!!’ and then munch on the waffle.
wise_man on December 16, 2008 at 10:38 PM
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