Major Garrett: I was told Obama might not call on me if Fox didn’t carry his presser

Hot Air ^ | May 01, 2009 | Allahpundit

[blueyon]

And indeed, he wasn’t called on. Did that ever happen with Bush? I know he skipped Helen Thomas sometimes because he didn’t like her and/or the tone of her questions, but did he ever punish a reporter because that reporter’s agency refused to give him free exposure? It turned out to be a savvy business decision by Fox, but then, in our new command economy, it’s hard to blame The One for insisting that he get his way.

[blueyon]

If you click on the picture of Major Garrett you will see/hear a interview between Major Garrett and Brain and the Judge. Worth listening to so you can see what this "transparent" administration is all about.

[Ikemeister]

The big difference between Garrett and Helen Thomas is that Helen is not a reporter...she’s a columnist.

[Kansas58]

It is time for someone to shame Obama.
It is time for someone to say, “Look, I am not too worried about you kicking me out of here, since you never call on me anyone. However, I think the rest of the White House Press Corps should admit that they are cowards. The rest of these Obama lackeys need to admit that they are no longer reporters since they refuse to ask you any tough questions”

Just stand up and DO IT, and it will put some fire under the rest of the MSM.

[Ev Reeman]

Stations make decisions based on the ratings they think they will get. Given the ratings for Obummer, and how they are increasingly getting lower, Fox made the right decision.

[combat_boots]

So. He didn’t get his way?

He’s what, 3? Will he stomp the ground and hold his breath next? Pull someone’s hair or smack them?

0bama, the sitting pOTUS, throws tantrums?

[hflynn]

Columnist? Try communist.

[STARWISE]

Unmitigated hubris = Obama .. listen to this:

Audio - from Brian and the Judge: Major Garrett says Obama's snub was payback, and talks bailouts & bankruptcy:

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I don’t see this as hurting Fox - most people don’t have a clue, or care, who the reporter works for - most don’t even listen to pressers - all they want to know about is their piece of the pie.....”where it at”?

[PLD]

I would like to know how many people did watch the Bozo,has anyone heard or is it to embarrassing for the Dimwit...

[skeeter]

Tapper should be glad for being excluded in at least one respect: Its clear Obama considers the WH press corps his b*tch. He threatened to sic 'em on the Chrysler hedge fund hold outs like he sicced 'em on the AIG execs.

And like the good lil toadies they are they obliged him right away.

Tapper, at least, will be one of the very few journalists come out of this thing with integrity intact.

[spectre]

Snubs work both ways.

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[Republic]

Obama and his Wh staffers---regarding Major Garrett---"nanny nanny poo poooooooooo.' So dignified, aren't they. So adult. So classy. NOT!

[bray]

It is a Major career advancement not being part of the WH press corpse.
Pray for America

[PLD]

We all know they are none of the above,I am just waiting until the rest of the country stops the love fest and listens to what these criminals are doing along with the press that are helping Them..I know that will be until hell freezes over..

[Forward the Light Brigade]

Obama is putting together an enemies list longer than Nixon’s.

[Krankor]

The first guy talking on the video sounds like Merv Griffin.
http://members.tripod.com/~JB5252/tmwtb/mervgrfn.wav

[Spunky]

Under President Bush, reporters raised their hands and then President Bush called on them. Under Barack Hussien Obama he looks on his list to see who is the next reporter to call on based on their previously reviewed questions.

[madinmadtown]

I was privy to a memo sent by a Dem before the election about the strong arm tactics used by Obama and Co. They are just a newer and hipper form of the Mob.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Tapper should be glad for being excluded

Jake Tapper wasn't excluded. What presser were you watching?

Jake Tapper’s Questions for Obama on Waterboarding (VIDEO)

[STARWISE]

First voice is Brian Kilmeade, of Fox & Friends and radio show, Brian and the Judge.