Posted on 09/10/2010 6:08:42 AM PDT by maggief
With his presidency at a crossroads, President Obama will face the media Friday at his first press conference since the spring.
As an increasing number of political analysts predict that Republicans will win the House this fall, Obama on Friday will defend his economic policies and hope to fend off questions about his weakened political standing.
The key for Obama will be to stay on message -- vote Democrat or return to the policies of the George W. Bush administration -- as reporters try to get the president to make news.
Obama addressed some of the most burning questions by sitting down for a TV interview while traveling to Cleveland on Wednesday.
In an interview with George Stephanopolous for ABC's "Good Morning America" that aired Thursday, Obama was asked repeatedly about Republican criticisms of his economic policies and the coming debate over whether to extend Bush's tax cuts.
Obama refused to threaten a veto over the increasing likelihood that Congress will extend all of the tax cuts for a year or two, which would hand the GOP a victory.
The president also voiced confidence that his party will win the mid-term elections this fall, despite polls suggesting Republicans have a good chance of winning the House, and an outside chance of winning the Senate.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Examples:
Mr. President you have worked tirelessly for the American people, what more can you do?
Why do Republicans stand in the way of all the good you want to do?
How long do you think it will take to undo the disaster GWB unleashed on the economy?
but not often
interesting that when a Democrat POTUS rarely has a press conference it's never mentioned by the liberal pundits....
So, it will be during lunchtime?
First question will have a 20 minute ramble-thon reply beginning with "When I took office" and ending with "a conscientously applied program of oral hygiene and regular professional care."
“Obama in Mom Jeans” w/ Full Intro - Greg Morton”
Howz’ about in Granny Undies?
Now those are funny. So true.
Question 1: Why did you and chibaca take separate vacations this past august.
A: Well, let me make this clear, we decided I needed to stay close to home because I needed to ensure the oil spill would be taken care of and those evil oil companies set up to pay for their destruction. You know, we are facing many problems as a world with the increased dependence on foscil fuels. Bush and his followers were instrumental in destroying the planet before I got here but we must do better and we will. Besides the planet woes, Bush destroyed the entire economy, pushed the country into depression which I did not know was as bad as it was till I got here. We set out immediately to set recovery on track. Why, just last month we added 67000 private sector jobs which shows we are on the right path. Any change to this course by giving the government back to those who drove the country into a ditch would be like giving the keys back to a driver who just caused a crash. Furthermore, we are making progress in improving our schools which will gurantee we have quality workers for the new society. This society will be founded upon the belief of equality which my administration is proud to have saved from the racist and class warfare one harbored by my predecessor. Toward that end, I am keeping my promise to only raise taxes upon the highest earners, those making 250,000...they can afford to share the wealth with those who are barely getting by. Oh, time is up, got to go, T time in one hour.
Reporters (note: NOT journalists) who submit Questions that are deemed too difficult or embarrassing will have their WH restroom privileges revoked, immediately!............
He thinks his angry little diatribes against the Republicans and President Bush are helping him. Carry on zero - every time you get out there without the prompter, you go down a few more notches.
Friday news dump.
Let me guess what the transcript will be:
Whine, whine, whine, whine. Blame Republicans. Blame Bush. Whine whine whine. Propose more Socialism. Blame Bush. Whine whine whine.
When and where is your next VACATION?.................
Oh, goodie. I stayed up much too late last night. I’m feeling giddy, so the absurdity of an Obama presser is just what I need.
What are the phrases for the drinking game? I propose shots of your favourite high-caffeinated beverage.
...and now we will see WHY the “koran” issue was ginnied up this week by the media...to give B.O. a talking point as opposed to the REAL problem in this nation right now—his “acting stupidly” regarding the economy.
Look for much of the focus of today’s “news” conference to be on a church of 55 in Gainesville Florida and NOT on the tens of millions out of work or underemployed.
He will cherry pick the reporters called upon and give long winded answers to limit the number of questions and use up the time.
Uh-oh... Here come the nerf balls.
Mags, you just gotta start up a live thread. I’m loaded for bear.....ACK!
Sh**! Not even marshmallow softballs... TBall seems more his speed.
Somebody around here has posted a BINGO game full of The Won’s pat phrases. Let me see if I can find a link....
nobama is going to conduct a strategy meeting with his campaign staff.
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