If for some reason the story sounds more interesting as “Obama Administration Official Shoves Reporter To The Ground” that would be just as accurate.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts-111809
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/18/09
Michael P. Meehan, Member, Broadcasting Board of Governors
agreed, there was talk that the “One” was coming here to campaign this weekend. I think they learned their lesson in NJ and VA