Helen Thomas' nameplate vanishes

Washington Examiner ^ | August 13, 2010 | Nikki Schwab

[re_tail20]

Just like the veteran reporter who use to sit in that seat, Helen Thomas' White House briefing room nameplate is gone. But turns out, it wasn't removed to make way for the Associated Press, which is getting Thomas' front-row seat. Instead, it has vanished.

It disappeared earlier this week, and nobody seems to know who took it. With tourists coming in and out of the briefing room every day, it seems plausible someone might have nabbed the name plate as a souvenir, one source told Yeas & Nays. Thomas, who was interviewed by Mediaite's Tommy Christopher, doesn't have it at home with her either.

[seanmerc]

P.S. Why would anybody want it?

[Melian]

Obviously, Helen stole it. But I’m glad all traces of her have been removed from the room! A silver lining!

Thanks for the ping!

[LucyT]

She took it herself. No one else on the planet would want it.

She is hoping everyone will forget she left in disgrace.

Thanks for the pings...

[Slings and Arrows]

Always a pleasure.

[Bookwoman]

No doubt stolen by a secret admirer...