Posted on 08/14/2009 7:23:41 AM PDT by traumer
11-year old reporting phenom goes one-on-one with Obama
He's interviewed Oprah, D-Wade and now President Obama. No, we're not talking about Rush Limbaugh, Anderson Cooper or Larry King.
Damon Weaver already has a resume to match all of those big shot media powers, and he's only 11.
Weaver, who will be starting the 6th grade next week at Canal Point Elementary in Palm Beach, was at the White House on Thursday to grill the president for an hour on issues much deeper than his favorite cartoon growing up and if he was bullied in school.
Looking dapper in a dark suit and tie, the seasoned reporter didn't shy away from the tough questions, tackling hot button issues like healthcare reform, education funding and crime.
(Excerpt) Read more at nbcmiami.com ...
intellectual equal?
I’d like to see a debate between this kid and Jonathan Krohn. (the 14 yr old conservative who spoke at CPAC)
Here’s a pretty decent interview on CNN - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFQJEzJmc6c
I can see this kid having some real problems in the future. He’s goign to be treated like a celebrity for a while, and then.... look out!
I wonder if he asked about his birth certificate.LOL
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