Introducing Robert Gibbs’ Replacement: The New York Times

By Doug Powers  •  January 21, 2011 03:12 PM

**Written by Doug Powers

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It’s always fun to hear Robert Gibbs refer to the New York Times as if they’re just an extension of the White House press office, and yesterday was one of those days:

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters on Thursday to read a New York Times story on President Obama’s plans for 2012 when he was asked for details about Obama’s reelection.

The AP’s Ben Feller asked Gibbs if Obama is officially running for reelection.

“I think it is likely that that is going to happen,” Gibbs replied. He continued, alluding to a Times article with information from the White House, “As the article says, the president is likely to file papers in the future that would officially make him a candidate.”

Gibbs is stepping down from his spokesman role, so why not just cut out the middle man and put the New York Times up there at the podium every morning as Obama’s spokesperson instead of a paid staffer? It could save taxpayers $172,000 a year and make it appear the administration is cutting every possible penny from the budget without making one iota of a difference as far as the quality of the information goes. That would be change we could believe in!

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(h/t Weekly Standard)

**Written by Doug Powers

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  1. #1
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:19 pm, WrshpMzshn said:

    And the press corps could be replaced by Al-Jazeera.

  2. #2
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:20 pm, TooMuchTime said:

    Why not just put a big screen TV up there and pass around the remote. Whoever has the remote, gets to ask a question and change the channel to whatever “news” service they think will answer their question; they way they want it answered.

  3. #3
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:21 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    I wonder which intrepid reporter will ask the NY Times about Obowmao’s eligibility.

  4. #4
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:23 pm, Hadenough said:

    Rogue Cheddar said:

    I wonder which intrepid reporter will ask the NY Times about Obowmao’s eligibility.

    Good luck with that one. LOL.

  5. #5
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:31 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Ha! The anti-American AP reporter asks the astute question, “Is Obama running for re-election”…oh my sides, how dumb is that? We can’t dynamite this idiot out of the White House. Proof of citizenship according to the Constitution, hey, who needs that?

  6. #6
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:34 pm, Truesoldier said:

    put the New York Times up there at the podium every morning as Obama’s spokesperson instead of a paid staffer? It could save taxpayers $172,000 a year

    Only one problem is with that idea…the NYT is already begging for a bailout so I am sure they would want the salary plus extras…

  7. #7
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:35 pm, Hangfire said:

    Why do we still, in this day and age, need a White House Press Corps. The POTUS can twitter.

  8. #8
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:37 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    What if the Reggie Pad breaks down?

  9. #9
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:44 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Now that the birthers have been put in their place there is nothing stopping Obama from running in 2012.

  10. #10
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:47 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Suggested question:
    “If any of the States that are considering it pass legislation requiring candidates to prove Constitutional eligibility for office before being allowed on the ballot, will that affect Obama’s decision to seek re-election?”

  11. #11
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:52 pm, ClearlyNow said:

    Oooooo, good one Dexter. Too bad the NYT hasn’t got an anwer.

  12. #12
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:57 pm, Teddy Kennedy said:

    Errah, Cage liner and what goes on top of it.

  13. #13
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:58 pm, Teddy Kennedy said:

    Errah, At least Baghdad Bob wrote his own material!

  14. #14
    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:59 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Seriously, if that happens I think he will decide that “one good term” was enough, and now wants to spend more time with his family.

    Oooooor, he will file suit with some symPathetic federal judge who will invalidate the requirement.

    Bets?

  15. #15
    On January 21st, 2011 at 4:12 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On January 21st, 2011 at 3:35 pm, Hangfire said:

    Why do we still, in this day and age, need a White House Press Corps. The POTUS TOTUS can twitter.

    FIFY

  16. #16
    On January 21st, 2011 at 4:56 pm, rambler said:

    I’m getting an image of a stack of papers with attached eye balls like the one Greg Gutfeld has on Redeye.

  17. #17
    On January 21st, 2011 at 5:21 pm, babiesgrandma said:

    Requirement of new Press Sec’y: Canned and Approved Answers provided for Canned and Approved Questions only.

  18. #18
    On January 21st, 2011 at 6:37 pm, tre said:

    The New York Slimes is so full of BS that:

    I wouldn’t roast a hot dog over a fire I started with it.

    It draws flies, making them very easy to swat.

    It makes good mulch AND good fertilzer for a garden.

    The paper boy holds his nose while delivering it.

    When I put it on the floor, the dog rolls on it and the cat tries to bury it.

  19. #19
    On January 21st, 2011 at 7:45 pm, letget said:

    It seems robert is right in step with all those in bho’s team, not much brain cells for the lot of them. I guess dear robert needs a stiff drink after doing his daily press whatever you call it. If the rest of the world isn’t laughing their fool heads off with the curd going on her, we American’s sure are!
    L

  20. #20
    On January 21st, 2011 at 7:47 pm, letget said:

    S/B here, not her.
    L

  21. #21
    On January 21st, 2011 at 8:49 pm, plymouthacclaim said:

    On January 21st, 2011 at 6:37 pm, tre said:
    The New York Slimes is so full of BS that:

    Monkeys at the zoo will fling it.

  22. #22
    On January 21st, 2011 at 9:43 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Olberman out at MSNBC. My favorite part:

    A spokesman said Phil Griffin, MSNBC’s president, would not comment on Olbermann’s exit. Spokesman Jeremy Gaines would say only that the acquistion of NBC Universal by Comcast, which received regulatory approval this week, had nothing to do with the decision.

    As if.

  23. #23
    On January 21st, 2011 at 10:54 pm, dan708 said:

    Pasadena,
    Perhaps OlberEichmann will be OweBowMao’s next campaign manager?

  24. #24
    On January 21st, 2011 at 11:16 pm, happy2behere said:

    Nope, Olbie’s next gig is White House Free Speech Czar.

    And as for the NYT standing in for Gibbs, its not as much fun when you turn the sound off the TV and make silly noises.

  25. #25
    On January 21st, 2011 at 11:23 pm, d1carter said:

    I wonder how it feels for Keef to be a real “mashed up bag of meat”?

  26. #26
    On January 22nd, 2011 at 9:44 am, tarpon said:

    Save $175k, just turn the teleprompter around. Hey does that mean we really don’t need anything but the teleprompter?

  27. #27
    On January 22nd, 2011 at 3:26 pm, cheapseat said:

    Olberdorks new job. But at only $172K he is going to demand a piece of the action.

  28. #28
    On January 23rd, 2011 at 4:01 pm, drfredc said:

    Yep, the PRESSSSident is in charge… Life is good…

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