[Poincare]

...Senator Obama did not want to have a trip to see our wounded warriors perveived as a campaign event when his visit was to show his appreciation for our troops and decided instead not to go

Simple. Just leave the press outside when you go in.

[Roses0508]

McCain has managed this “trick” repeatedly as have the President and others. Too much for Obama I guess. Nothing in it for him if he can’t have his picture taken.