Obama to face hungry press corps (Obama to face softballs) [LIVE THREAD]

The Hill ^ | September 10, 2010 | Sam Youngman and Ian Swanson

[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.

[TomGuy]

Wow

He even started on time today.

Amazing.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Bowrama hates millionaires and billionaires!

[Kevin in California]

Anyone have a link to the live feed?

[stylecouncilor]

ping

[nascarnation]

when you have it really short like he does, you have to touch it up often

[maggief]

Lady Clairol.

[paulycy]

zer0 actually looks nervous. You can see it in his eyes and he is swallowing a lot.

This could be good.

[onyx]

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Hit the hair color for men again

But, his EARS ARE STILL HUGE! He has nothing on Dumbo!

[maggief]

LIVE FEED

http://www.cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN.aspx

[John W]

Is there a crucifix in the room?

[ladyvet]

Slurpy smurfy blue lipped fag already blaming the right.

[TomGuy]

Just for Men or Clairol Natural. Only his hair dresser knows.

[Kevin in California]

Got it

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN.aspx

[TomGuy]

Bill won’t add to the deficit... [snicker, yeah, sure]

[maggief]

BLAME Republicans ... except crybaby Voinovich.

[nascarnation]

You’re right
he’s averaging 20+ head flips per minute
that’s the most I’ve ever recorded

[N. Theknow]

OK, time to go grab a bite and be back for the first question then.

Pick up one of these while you're at it.

[DoctorBulldog]

Hey! I noticed that Obama made sure the American flag was featured prominently behind him this time! I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!

Cheers

[onemiddleamerican]

No mention at start of his prayers and concern for the people in San Bruno (gas explosion) or CO (wildfires). Just leads off right away, blaming the evil Bush administration.