Posted on 12/09/2008 2:46:29 PM PST by swordfishtrombone
An Obama aide, speaking on the condition of anonymity, took back David Axelrod's remark last month that Barack Obama and Rod Blagojevich had spoken recently.
"What the president-elect said today is correct, David Axelrod misspoke," the aide said.
Obama said today the men had not spoken.
An open question: When they last spoke.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
Good point, Owl. Run through the filter of what honest people say and how they say it, Obama's response is down right damning. The MSM's failure to acknowledge the obvious--at a level recognizable by any minimally competent parent, teacher, or small claims court judge--is just more evidence of the death of journalism. There are a few glimmers though. Surprisingly, Jake Tapper has managed some skeptical notes.
Funny, the DOJ wrapped this quickly. Afraid a “really big fish” was gong to get caught?
Blago doesn't actually live in the Governor's mansion. It's vacant, he never moved in. He doesn't like Springfield. He lives in his home in Chicago and has an offce in Chicago as well. Whenever he is actually required to be in Springfield, he flies down and back (usually on the same day) at state expense.
Here’s the deal: When Axelrod “misspoke” he had no reason to lie. Obama had a reason to lie yesterday and he went for his first instinct.
Don’t know if anyone else has posted this article about Obama meeting with Blago 11/5:
http://www.connecttristates.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=217582
liberalspeak 101:
If what I said a month ago was the truth, and I don’t want it to be the truth today, then I “misspoke” a month ago.
Dont know if anyone else has posted this article about Obama meeting with Blago 11/5:
This article does not exist, courtesy of the Office of the President Elect.
I mean, it just can’t, Barry said they did not meet.
David Axelrod is a very sharp guy. He doesn’t just “misspeak.” This is the lowest form of CYA.
LMAO- “Blackie O”
I don’t care who you are, thats funny!
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