that one reason they were so excited about him is that he lacks any ties to any corporation that he might feel like he *owed* something? I feel certain I read something to that effect here, but now I can't find it.
The reason I ask is this article:
Media frustration spills into briefing - Michael Calderone - Politico.com Quote:
A growing media frustration with Barack Obama’s team spilled into the open at Thursday’s briefing, with reporters accusing the White House of stifling access to his oath re-do and giving Obama’s first interview as president to a multi-million dollar inauguration sponsor.
He also asked new press secretary Robert Gibbs why ABC, which paid millions to host the DC Neighborhood Ball, was granted the only inauguration day interview with President Obama – a move he equated to “pay to play.”
“We have a tradition here of covering the president,” said Plante, who is covering his fourth administration.
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