Ninety years ago, most reporters were working class people, and I can understand why a bridge might have been needed between them and the presidency. These days, many reporters are among the elites of our society. In DC they get to go to all the A-list parties and functions. And no amount of so-called bridge-building will ever get most of them to like or understand a Republican president.
So in very fundamental way, I find these events, in and of themselves, to be repulsive. I don't vote for nor pay taxes to see my president become a marionette for media entertainment, even if it's just once a year.
Having said all that, within the context of these events and recent reporting about her, I believe I understand what the First Lady was doing. She clearly had the support and approval of her husband. That's good enough for me.
And as was said earlier on this thread, a roast is a roast is a roast. They aren't intended for five year olds.
Exactly, Wolfstar, great post! Thanks for the background on the correspondents dinner and reporters.
I only wanted to hear about it because of my admiration for this President and first lady, and to hear what was said. Did not know that Laura was going to get to be featured as she was, and really got a kick out of her remarks.