[righttackle44]

What would happen if I went down there and claimed to be a reporter for Free Republic?

Free Republic would have to go through the White House vetting process and be certified a legitimate news organization.

But I guess the real answer to your question is, you'd probably get kicked out. either literally or figuratively.

[DesertRhino]

“Free Republic would have to go through the White House vetting process and be certified a legitimate news organization.”

That is not defined in the constitution or anywhere legally. Legitimate means they think they can control it. They hang labels and all, but there is NO difference in reality between a blogger and CNN or Fox except size of audience.
Any other metric is bullcrap.