Unless I’m missing it, it doesn’t look like Helen Thomas got to ask a question during Pres. Bush’s final press conference yesterday. She was there. (Front row. Center. In red.) I wonder what she would have asked if she’d gotten one last crack…
The Kicker — January 13, 2009 11:34 AM
Helen?
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Glad someone pointed out how scared Bush is of an 88 year old woman with a press pass.
#1 Posted by Shannon, CJR on Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 12:02 PM
Eight years of snubs and demonization by the jugheads who ran this country into the ground were crystalized by that egregious snub by the "Boy King" on the Grand Dame of the Press Corps. I know that in his first presser as President, PResident-elect Obama will restore her dignity and honor by calling on her first, as it should be.
you don't treat an icon like that,
#2 Posted by Tony Solorzano, CJR on Wed 14 Jan 2009 at 11:10 AM
Thomas discussed this and Bush's legacy on Democracy Now. http://www.democracynow.org/2009/1/13/an_unconscionable_legacy_veteran_white_house
#3 Posted by John, CJR on Wed 14 Jan 2009 at 04:41 PM