[katykelly]

Yes, Bush tried it once. It was a conservative blogger (don’t remember his name). The media had a hissy fit and his press pass was revoked.

Some pigs are more equal than others.

[Cboldt]

-- Bush tried it once. It was a conservative blogger (don't remember his name). --

James Dale Guckert, aka "Jeff Gannon."

Wikipedia Entry for Jeff Gannon.

In addition to describing Mr. Gannon/Guckert's interaction with the Bush WH press organ, the Wiki article is interesting for its description of the restrictions on access to the formal propaganda fabrication process.