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Morning Reading List 11.05.09 - Posted 2 days, 14 hours ago
Washington City Paper presents "Fisticuffs at the Washington Post," starring Andrew Beaujon as Marcus Brauchli, Jason Cherkis as Chris Richards, Erin Niedowski as Lynn Medford, Erik Wemple as Manuel Roig-Franzia, Amanda Hesse as Monica Hesse and Mike DeBonis as Henry Allen. Happy belated birthday to Christie Findlay and Kevin McVicker! Good morning... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted October 30, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider... Yep. What She Said: In an abbreviated briefing today (running against the seventh of the big Sit Room Af-Pak strategy meetings), Press Secretary Robert Gibbs backed Secy Hillary Clinton's sharp comments yesterday that she finds it "hard to believe" that Pakistan couldn't find al Qaeda... [FishBowlDC]

Goatee Gamble Charity Update - Posted October 26, 2009
•ABC White House correspondent Jake Tapper tweets that as of Sunday afternoon, Dr. Shershah Syed has received $5,543 in donations related to "Goatee Gamble" NLCS bet with NBC's Chuck Todd. That's enough money for the ob-gyn to perform surgeries for around 24 Pakistani women. Donation info here. ... [TVNewser]

"Goatee Gamble": Still Goatee-ed - Posted October 22, 2009
It is 3:45pm the day after and NBC's Chuck Todd is still sporting a goatee... Though, he did just announce on MSNBC that we'll have a final answer tomorrow morning on "Today." He also acknowledged Matt Lauer's invitation to shave the goatee live on the show. MSNBC anchor David Shuster added that... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": In the Briefing Room - Posted October 22, 2009
ABC's Jake Tapper tweets: @jaketapper: hmmm @chucktpolitical a no-show at briefing, tho Gibbs holds up electric razor from @MajoratWH and offers to let briefing room for shave Transcript, courtesy of the White House press office: MR. GIBBS: Where is Chuck today? Is he -- Q: I thought I'd be helpful. MR. GIBBS: Is Chuck a... [FishBowlDC]

NBC's Chuck Todd Loses Goatee Gamble - Posted October 22, 2009
Our colleagues down at FishbowlDC have been closely following the facial hair bet between ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd. The two White House correspondents agreed that, depending the NLCS outcome, Todd would have to shave or Tapper would have to grow a goatee. A charitable donation alternative was... [TVNewser]

"Goatee Gamble": It's Over - Posted October 22, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. "Ah the mystery." That was the response we got from NBC's Chuck Todd on whether to goatee would stay or go after the Phillies won the National League Championship Series 10-4 against the Dodgers last night, and "Goatee Gamble" was officially over. For those of you only just... [FishBowlDC]

Cowboy Bob Grows a Beard - Posted October 21, 2009
CBS' Bob Schieffer doesn't have a stake in "Goatee Gamble," the National League Championship Series bet between NBC's Chuck Todd and ABC's Jake Tapper, but he's growing a beard anyway. The "Face the Nation" anchor surprised colleagues in the Washington bureau Monday with the new look after spending a week off... [FishBowlDC]

Poll: WH vs. Fox News - Posted October 21, 2009
The White House's war on/with Fox News has triggered a huge range of reactions in the media. WaPo's Ruth Marcus wrote "Obama's dumb war with Fox News" which got overwhelming response on wapo.com and Facebook. Politico's Mike Allen & Josh Gerstein analyze why the WH press corps has had little reaction... [FishBowlDC]

Maddow/Olbermann Invited to White House Chat with Obama, But Fox Isn't a News Organization? - Posted October 21, 2009
Here's a curious turn in the White House vs. Fox News fight. On Monday, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were among several people who attended an off-the-record briefing with Pres. Obama at the White House. Sources tell us other attendees at the two-and-a-half hour chat included Eugene Robinson of the... [TVNewser]

Tapper Questions Gibbs about Fox - Posted October 20, 2009
•At this morning's press gaggle in White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' office, ABC's Jake Tapper grilled Gibbs on the White House's statements about Fox News, asking, "Can you explain why it's appropriate for the White House to decide that a news organization is not one..." (Excerpt here.) Update: Fox News'... [TVNewser]

"Goatee Gamble": Four Games Down - Posted October 20, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. We're now four games into the NLCS and "Goatee Gamble," and with three Phillies' wins, we're again that much closer to seeing a clean-cut Chuck Todd... There's facial hair and $1,000 for charity at stake in this baseball bet between NBC's Todd and ABC's Jake Tapper. Recehnt tweeting: @jaketapper:... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted October 19, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider... The T-Word: In a rare morning on-camera briefing, Press Secy Robert Gibbs tag-teamed with Jared Bernstein and Melody Barnes, chief WH economic and domestic policy advisors, respectively, to tout 250,000 saved/created education jobs reported under the Recovery Act. The announcement faced a skeptical press room... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Three Games Down - Posted October 19, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. We're three games into the NLCS and "Goatee Gamble," and with two Phillies' wins, we're also that much closer to seeing a clean-cut Chuck Todd again... For those of you just tuning in, the conditions of the dueling White House correspondents' bet are: if the Dodgers win the... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 16, 2009
• NBC's Meet the Press: Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett, John Podesta, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and Maria Shriver • CBS' Face the Nation: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and Sen. John Cornyn (R- • ABC's This Week: White House Senior Advisor... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Charities Chosen - Posted October 16, 2009
Photo by Broadcasting and Cable. We told you yesterday about the $1,000 charity "wimp-out clause" in DC's White House correspondents' "Goatee Gamble." Today, we hear that NBC's Chuck Todd and ABC's Jake Tapper have picked their charities. According to Politico, Todd has chosen Samaritan Inns, which provides housing and recovery services to... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": One Game Down - Posted October 16, 2009
NBC's Chuck Todd, circa 1999. With the Phillies' win tonight, we're one NLCS game closer to seeing this clean-cut face again (or a charity of ABC's Jake Tapper's choice will be $1,000 richer)... EARLIER: Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake "Goatee Gamble" On: Facial Hair and $1,000 At Stake "Goatee Gamble": Wimp-Out Clause or... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Wimp-Out Clause or Legit? - Posted October 15, 2009
DC journo tweeps are a-Twitter today over whether the latest development in "Goatee Gamble" between ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd is a "wimp-out clause," as dubbed by ABC colleague Rick Klein, or legit. We're particularly enjoying these exchanges between Tapper, Klein and Politico's Jonathan Martin (who apparently only orders drinks... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble" On: Facial Hair and $1,000 At Stake - Posted October 15, 2009
Are the stakes rising in "Goatee Gamble," or is the latest development just a "wimp-out clause?" We've been closely following the baseball bet made over Twitter between ABC and NBC White House correspondents Jake Tapper and Chuck Todd-- if the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series, Tapper grows a goatee and... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.15.09 - Posted October 15, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this rainy Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE |... [FishBowlDC]

WH Correspondent 'Goatee Gamble' - Posted October 13, 2009
•B&C's Marisa Guthrie reports on the #GoateeGamble wager between White House correspondents Chuck Todd (NBC) and Jake Tapper (ABC). One of the two could be sporting a new goatee or a fresh-shaved face depending on the NLCS outcome. (TVNewser would have preferred a MoustacheGamble, but you take what you can... [TVNewser]

And Now... Chuck Todd Sans Goatee - Posted October 13, 2009
Thanks to our friends at C-SPAN, we no longer have to imagine what NBC's Chuck Todd would like look without his signature facial hair, should he lose "Goatee Gamble" to ABC's Jake Tapper. Here's the White House correspondent as a young Hotline editor on "Washington Journal," circa 1999. This is Todd's first... [FishBowlDC]

Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake - Posted October 13, 2009
The baseball battle between NBC and ABC's White House correspondents began over Twitter last night. The bet: if the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series, Jake Tapper grows a goatee and if the Phillies win, Chuck Todd shaves his (famous) goatee. @JakeTapper tweets: @karentravers Dodgers win, i grow a goatee, Phils... [FishBowlDC]

HHS Secretary Calls on Elmo to Teach Chuck How to Sneeze into Sleeve - Posted September 17, 2009
At a briefing with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and press secretary Robert Gibbs this morning, NBC Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd sneezed-- but not into his sleeve, as we've all been precautioned! This drew a scolding from Secretary Sebelius- "We'll have Elmo give Chuck a special brefing," she said, fellow... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted September 16, 2009
What we almost missed today... • NBC's David Gregory informed us on Twitter today: "I'm moderating a debate between VA gov candidates Deeds & McDonnell tomorrow on NewsChannel 8 @ 11AM and also on http://www.news8.net/" • Politico's Click spotted ABC's Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos having lunch today at The Palm. We hear... [FishBowlDC]

Will ABC News Be Denied Interviews with Pres. Obama? - Posted September 16, 2009
This morning on "Good Morning America", White House Correspondent Jake Tapper had a story about Pres. Obama's "massive publicity blitz," giving eight interviews over the course of two weeks, with the hope of sealing the deal on healthcare reform. Tapper says the the president "risks overexposure." A point not sitting well with... [TVNewser]

WH Correspondents Pick a College Football National Champion - Posted September 11, 2009
To celebrate fall, TVNewser has issued a challenge to some of your favorite newsers on something that's actually important for once. This week, we've asked the White House correspondents to pick the school that they think will win the college football national title come January. (Alma maters were not allowed.)Next... [TVNewser]

"All Access" Endorses McFly in the Tapper v. Tommy Competition - Posted September 3, 2009
Campaigns are in full swing for FishbowlDC's "FishbookDC: Summer Superlatives." For instance, Mix 107.3's Tommy McFly who began his radio career at just 15 years old has officially been endorsed by radio industry bible "All Access." Tommy is currently in pursuit of Jake Tapper, the dapper ABC White House correspondent... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

Famously Endorsed... - Posted September 2, 2009
If you followed Patrick Gavin's "Hottest Media Types" in the past, you know that our good pals at FamousDC have been known to officially endorse candidates of FishbowlDC's contests... this year is no different. FamousDC endorses: Most Ambitious: ABC's Jake Tapper "You don't stumble into the ABC News White House... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Day 1 Down: "The Mosts" - Posted September 2, 2009
Voting for the first five categories of FishbookDC 2009's Summer Superlatives has been open for only 24 hours but the competition is well on its way. Here's how things are playing out: MOST COMPETITIVE It's no surprise that the competition is ferocia in the "Most Competitive" category. Politico's Glenn Thrush... [FishBowlDC]

Vote Now: FishbookDC 2009's "Most Ambitious" Journo - Posted September 1, 2009
Who is FishbookDC's most ambitious journo of 2009? Like your ambition Doogie Howser-style? Vote Garrett Graff or Tommy McFly. Straight up? From City Paper reporter to ABC's White House correspondent, "ambition" is Jake Tapper's middle name. There are no bad candidates in this category... 0(poll) ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC's Summer Superlative Candidates: The "Mosts" - Posted August 31, 2009
The long-awaited moment is finally here. We reviewed your nominations and narrowed them down to those that were well-supported or well-deserved. Below are your 2009 candidates for the "most" categories. Voting will begin (for real this time) tomorrow. Until then, start planning your votes. Most Likely... [FishBowlDC]

Most Recent Sunday Show Ratings - Posted August 20, 2009
TVNewser: NBC's "Meet the Press" had a strong first-place showing this week, pulling away from "This Week" by 889K Total Viewers with it's best number since April 19, 2009. Among other guests, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow made her first MTP appearance. This was also a week that Jake Tapper filled in for... [FishBowlDC]

Most Recent Sunday Show Ratings - Posted August 20, 2009
TVNewser: NBC's "Meet the Press" had a strong first-place showing this week, pulling away from "This Week" by 889K Total Viewers with it's best number since April 19, 2009. Among other guests, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow made her first MTP appearance this week. "Fox News Sunday" had an additional 1.88M Total Viewers... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Ratings: August 16, 2009 - Posted August 20, 2009
NBC's "Meet the Press" had a strong first-place showing this week, pulling away from "This Week" by 889K Total Viewers with its best number since April 19, 2009. Among other guests, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow made her first MTP appearance this week. Jake Tapper filled in for George Stephanopoulos on ABC News'... [TVNewser]

Nominations for FishbookDC's "Biggest Heartthrob" Now Open - Posted August 17, 2009
Who should be named FishbookDC's "Biggest Heartthrob of 2009?" Is Amy Argetsinger your number one heart stringer? Can't get enough of the dapper Jake Tapper? Perhaps you're a lover of the TWT's Liz Glover... Pick your poison, don't be late. Nominate your journo dream date. Send the Washington-based journo's... [FishBowlDC]

Nominations for FishbookDC's "Biggest Heartthrob" Now Open - Posted August 17, 2009
Who should be named FishbookDC's "Biggest Heartthrob of 2009?" Is Amy Argetsinger your number one heart stringer? Can't get enough of the dapper Jake Tapper? Perhaps you're a lover of the Time's Liz Glover... Pick your poison, don't be late. Nominate your journo dream date. Send the Washington-based journo's... [FishBowlDC]

Tom Delay Joins Cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" - Posted August 17, 2009
You had to think Jake Tapper was joking when he tweeted this morning that Tom Delay was joining the cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Until the press release hit FBDC's inbox. "The Hammer" (Tapper's nickname, not ours) will join "Dancing with the Stars" in its ninth season and the former House... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 14, 2009
CBS' Face the Nation: WH Press Sec. Robert Gibbs. Roundtable with former Sen. Charles Hagel and Former Rep. Lee Hamilton. ABC's This Week w/ Jake Tapper (Steph on vacay): Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Rountable with Donna Brazile, Nat.... [FishBowlDC]

Dapper Tapper: Jake Makes Chron's List of "Web Hunks" - Posted August 6, 2009
The very dapper Jake Tapper, ABC's WH correspondent made the Houston Chronicle's list of thirteen "Web Hunks." Tapper, MSNBC's Carlos Watson, Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore and Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone are just a few of the Chron's picks from the "hotbed of hotties" online. Check out the Chron here... [FishBowlDC]

Happy Birthday to Helen Thomas! - Posted August 4, 2009
We hear President Obama was in the press briefing room just a little while ago to wish Helen Thomas a happy 89th birthday. The President presented the veteran White House reporter with birthday cupcakes- she made a wish, blew out the candles and even scored a kiss from the Commander in... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 30, 2009
Too Cool for School: Bracing ourselves for perhaps the most highly anticipated "beer summit" this town has ever seen, reporters continued to hammer away at press secretary Robert Gibbs on the logistics for this evening's Gates-Crowley-Obama meet. Multiple requests for a fuller readout or soundbite opportunity were rebuffed. "We're his students,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.28.09 - Posted July 28, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Gawker's got its hands... [FishBowlDC]

Great Wall Built Around ABC Blogs - Posted July 27, 2009
"Oops. This link appears to be broken." That's the message you'd get by trying to access ABC's World Newser blog, Jake Tapper's "Political Punch" or George Stephanopoulos' "Bottom Line" from China today. We're told that CNN's blogs are blocked too. Most of FOX News' blogs are accessible but their "Breaking News"... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.23.09 - Posted July 23, 2009
Fox News' Wendell Goler, CBS' Chip Reid, ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd get ready to go on-air just before the President's prime-time presser last night. Photo by Christina Bellantoni. Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

Pres. Obama's Healthcare News Conference - Posted July 22, 2009
What Are You Watching?(survey) > First question goes to Ben Feller of the AP. He asks about -- wait for it -- healthcare. How to pay for it, and the deadline to get it passed. > Really long first answer. Second question goes to David Alexander of Reuters, again on healthcare - the... [TVNewser]

Who Will Get Called On Tonight? A Look Back At Obama's Pressers - Posted July 22, 2009
Tonight is President Obama's fourth prime-time press conference, fifth overall. Each presser has lasted about an hour and averages 13 reporters' questions. Fox did not air Obama's 100th day press conference, the third, on the network and will not tonight either. In his first prime-time press conference Feb. 9th, the President called... [FishBowlDC]

White House Changes Wednesday's Press Conference To 8pmET - Posted July 20, 2009
The White House just announced in a press release that President Obama's press conference this Wednesday will now be at 8pmET, instead of at 9pmET, as previously announced on Twitter. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs also made this announcement at the top of the daily briefing. RELATED: CBS announced today that it will... [FishBowlDC]

Remainder of Sanford Emails Released - Posted July 17, 2009
More Sanford emails! Earlier this week, we took a look at a few of the emails sent to Gov. Mark Sanford's communications director, including ones sent by ABC's Jake Tapper. Yesterday, more of the over 500 emails have been released and Politico's Michael Calderone has combed through some of them. Especially... [TVNewser]

The Tapper Touch: 1 Subject Line = Slew of Headlines - Posted July 15, 2009
You've likely seen the stories flying around today about ABC's Jake Tapper and his emails to Governor Mark Sanford's communications director, Joel Sawyer the day before the Governor announced his affair. They were published by The State newspaper in South Carolina. Here are the cliffs notes: One email had... [FishBowlDC]

What's Jake Tapper Got Against NBC News? - Posted July 15, 2009
South Carolina newspaper The State has gotten a hold of email correspondence sent to Gov. Mark Sanford's communications director, Joel Sawyer, by reporters in the run-up to the revelation of Sanford's extramarital tango. Politico's Michael Calderone notes one of the more surprising emails was sent by ABC News White House correspondent... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Glick, Benjamin, Urungus... - Posted July 13, 2009
> Being the VP of business news for FBN will apparently land you a pretty swanky house. "Money for Breakfast" and "Opening Bell" anchor Alexis Glick was featured in Hamptons Magazine with her family's impressive home that's getting noticed for its major refurbishment from the original, dilapidated state. The residence also,... [TVNewser]

Talking Back: What You've Told Us... - Posted June 24, 2009
Before turning the "bowl" back to you again, we thought we'd share the results of FishbowlDC's most recent polls. This is what you've told us... Nearly two-thirds of you felt that Tom Brokaw should not accept his appointment to the Commission on WH Fellowships: Should Brokaw Accept the Presidential Appointment? 65%... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Schieffer, Frei, Wilson... - Posted June 24, 2009
> Bob Schieffer's younger brother has officially kicked off his run for governor of Texas. Tom Schieffer, a Democrat and a former ambassador to Australia and Japan during the administration of President George W. Bush, announced his candidacy in Fort Worth this morning. > Tonight, BBC World News America begins... [TVNewser]

Curl Calls It: WH Press Corps Gets Played - Posted June 24, 2009
In an article today, TWT's Joe Curl calls "foul" after the WH press corps got played during yesterday's news conference. On the presidential presser, Curl says: Many in the hard-pressed press corps played along throughout the hourlong show, turning the ball over again and again - "accidentally," of course. Curl says that... [FishBowlDC]

President Obama's Press Conference: HuffPost Called On Second With Iran Question - Posted June 23, 2009
In today's press conference in the briefing room, President Obama spoke for about 10 minutes, covering the topics of Iran, clean energy and healthcare at the top. He then took questions, ending the press conference at about 1:25pm, about 55 mins. AP's Jennifer Loven got the first question, which is... [FishBowlDC]

Spotted At The White House: Styx - Posted June 22, 2009
After the daily press briefing today, a few members of Styx were spotted at the White House. ABC's Jake Tapper tweets: Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto -- 3 members of Styx are about to be given a WH tour. 32 minutes ago from web ... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes From Friday's Press Briefing - Posted June 19, 2009
"Iran, We're Just Not That Into You"?: Pushback on WH response to the growing Iranian tension continued today as reporters challenged whether the House resolution expressing support for Tehran's demonstrators was meant to fill a void left by a restrained executive branch. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs argued that the WH welcomes... [FishBowlDC]

FishbowlDC's WH Correspondents Poll: TV Big 5 - Posted June 16, 2009
Over the weekend, HuffPo posted a poll asking their readers to vote for their favorite WH correspondent but only offered up 9 choices and left off a few key players like CBS News' Chip Reid. So we created our own poll to see what FishbowlDC's readers thought about the networks'... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted June 12, 2009
Prof. Rice Comes to Washington: To round out his week of guests, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs had U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice speak to the class today. She outlined the recently passed resolution on sanctions for North Korea, citing five main points in the document: 1) complete embargo on arms; 2) new... [FishBowlDC]

FishbowlDC Interview: Rising Star - ABC News' Jake Tapper - Posted June 10, 2009
Unless you live under a rock, you've undoubtedly heard the name "Jake Tapper." As a White House correspondent for ABC News and one of news media's fastest rising stars, Tapper has quickly established "golden boy" status in Washington. We got to know the golden boy a little better in... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 9, 2009
Peter Peter Budget Leader: Briefing Room Guest du Jour was OMB Director (and self-proclaimed "nerd") Peter Orszag, who followed on POTUS's PAYGO speech today by hailing the measure as a "commonsense principle that you shouldn't dig the hole deeper" on the deficit, which is, less than coincidentally, exactly what a new... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu Podcast Turns Six Months Old - Posted June 9, 2009
Happy six month anniversary Morning Media Menu podcast! And what's a birthday without something going horribly wrong? This morning, TVNewser's Steve Krakauer and FishbowlNY managing editor Rebecca Fox talk about last night's Webby Awards, NBC's Chuck Todd's new book about the Obama administration and Rupert Murdoch's thoughts about newspapers. Steve and Rebecca... [FishBowlNY]

Jake Tapper on Pres. Obama's Recent Trip, Foreign Press Coverage - Posted June 9, 2009
ABC News senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper joined us on the six-month anniversary of the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, a couple days after returning from covering Pres. Obama's trip overseas. "President Bush did say a lot of the same things when he went to Cairo a year before," said... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd Penning Another Obama Book - Posted June 9, 2009
The Observer reports NBC's Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd has sold a book proposal to about the first few years of the Barack Obama presidency. Todd's agent says the new book will be a "nuanced analytical narrative" focusing on the political relationship between Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The... [TVNewser]

Set Your Alarm- Jake Tapper On The Morning Media Menu - Posted June 8, 2009
The mediabistro Morning Media Menu marks six months tomorrow and what better way to celebrate than with ABC's White House correspondent Jake Tapper as a guest. Tune in here at 9am tomorrow to hear about Tapper's recent trip overseas with President Obama and more. ... [FishBowlDC]

Menu Podcast Turns Six Months With ABC's Jake Tapper - Posted June 8, 2009
The mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast turns six-months-old tomorrow, and we're joined by a first-time guest: ABC News White House correspondent Jake Tapper. Tapper just returned from covering Pres. Obama's overseas trip. We'll talk to him about how it went, covering the White House in general and more. Leave your questions in the... [TVNewser]

Washingtonian Names 50 Top Journos - Posted May 26, 2009
In the June issue of Washingtonian, the mag's executive editor Garrett Graff takes his old Fishbowl fins out for a spin to write the quadrennial review of Washington's "50 Top Journalists." The piece evaluates the city's rising stars, anchors, behind-the-scenes movers and shakers and the best reporters at "explaining what news... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 05.22.09 - Posted May 22, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Jon Ward! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... TV | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | AWARDS | REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

White House Producing Its Own News Reports, Shutting Out the Press Pool - Posted May 21, 2009
Do you recognize this lower third? It's from the only video news story about the UCONN Women's basketball team's visit to the White House last month. It might not look familiar because it's not produced by one of the networks, but rather, by the White House. ABC News White House correspondent Jake Tapper... [TVNewser]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Yesterday's Press Briefing - Posted May 14, 2009
Sorry, we're a day late due to some technical difficulties... To Release or Not To Release: WH took a 180 in announcing they've drawn new battle lines in a FOIA-initiated lawsuit to release photos of detainee abuse by U.S. personnel. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, who had previously (see: late April) painted the... [FishBowlDC]

Cell Phones Interrupt Already Contentious White House Briefing - Posted May 13, 2009
The White House press briefing this afternoon has been contentious, with some major give-and-take between CNN's Ed Henry, ABC's Jake Tapper and other correspondents as they pressed press secretary Robert Gibbs over the decision today by Pres. Obama not to release detainee abuse photos. All three cablers were taking it live... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted May 12, 2009
What we almost missed today... • ABC's George Will will be the master of ceremonies at the 2009 Bradley Prizes, which will be held June 3rd at the Kennedy Center. The four Bradley Prize recipients include Bill Kristol. • We told you earlier today about the White House press briefing in which Press... [FishBowlDC]

The After-Parties: Vanity Fair & Bloomberg - Posted May 10, 2009
So just who made the cut at the highly exclusive Vanity Fair/Bloomberg after-party at the gorgeous residence of French Ambassador Pierre Vimont? It was impossible to get in if you weren't on the list- Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford got turned away at first, but we saw him inside shortly after. No pics... [FishBowlDC]

The Pre-Parties: National Journal & Atlantic - Posted May 10, 2009
The scene at National Journal and Atlantic's pre-party-- one of our faves because it was actually cool in there. More on that artwork here. ABC's Jake Tapper. Charlie Rose.... [FishBowlDC]

The Pre-Parties: National Journal, Atlantic & ABC - Posted May 10, 2009
The scene at National Journal, Atlantic and ABC's pre-party-- one of our faves because it was actually cool in there. More on that artwork here. ABC's Jake Tapper. Charlie Rose. a2a_linkname="FishbowlDC: The Pre-Parties: National Journal, Atlantic & ABC";a2a_linkurl="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/events/the_preparties_national_journal_atlantic_abc_116127.asp";... [FishBowlDC]

Get to Know: WH Correspondents 40 & Under - Posted May 7, 2009
Erin McPike gets personal with the new regime of young correspondents on journalism's most prestigious beat in Capitol File's latest issue that will be unveiled at their post-WHCD party on Saturday evening. CHRIS CILLIZZA, 33 Washington Post JONATHAN MARTIN, 32 Politico KATIE CONNOLLY, 31 Newsweek PHIL ELLIOTT, 27 AP JULIANNA GOLDMAN,... [FishBowlDC]

Rising Reporters: The Etiquette of Standing Up - Posted May 5, 2009
Much has been made over the last few days over a video posted on the personal blog of former FishbowlDC editor Patrick Gavin. It features the White House press corps staying seated as Pres. George W. Bush entered the briefing room but standing up when Pres. Barack Obama made a surprise... [TVNewser]

Justice Westin? Justice Guthrie? - Posted May 1, 2009
Maybe if ABC's Jake Tapper had any input... some not serious suggestions from his Twitter page: possible ABC News candidates (w/JDs) for Supreme Court: David Westin, Bob Woodruff. from NBC: Savannah Guthrie. Yes, i'm not being serious. about 5 hours ago from web ... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 30, 2009
Joe Says It Ain't So: This morning's statement from the VP's office -- meant to walk back his Today Show comments on advising family members not to take public transportation -- sparked several questions of clarification from the WH press corps. ABC's Jake Tapper, dissatisfied with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs' re-wording... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper to Gibbs: "I Sympathize With You Trying to Explain the Vice President" - Posted April 30, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden's Today show appearance this morning has been the talk of the cablers today, after the VP said, "I would tell members of my family, and I have, that I wouldn't go anywhere in confined places now." (And more — video after the jump.) CNN, FNC and MSNBC were... [TVNewser]

Is ABC News Hogging White House Dinner Guests? - Posted April 30, 2009
The Hill reports on next weekend's White House Correspondents Association Dinner - the party of the year where the media elite, politicos and Hollywood stars come together. But, The Hill reports, "news outlets are grumbling" about ABC's guest list. "Several people pointed to ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos's close friendship with [Obama Chief... [TVNewser]

Who Was Called On? - Posted April 29, 2009
President Obama's news conference this evening lasted pretty exactly an hour as promised to the networks, and he took questions from 13 reporters (lucky 13- President Obama took 13 questions at a previous primetime press conference). In this order: AP's Jennifer Loven (three for three being called on first), The Detroit... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 29, 2009
UPDATED: As you know, TODAY marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of coverage, events and/or special reports for the event. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Last Night... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 28, 2009
As you know, tomorrow marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of expected coverage, events and/or special reports for tomorrow. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Tonight On ABC's... [FishBowlDC]

"Journalist Jake": Tapper Gets Name-Checked By Fidel Castro - Posted April 22, 2009
In a column bylined by Fidel Castro, published in state-run newspapers, the former Cuban leader says President Obama "misinterpreted" Cuba's offer to discuss various issues with the United States. But also in the column are several references to the person who asked the President the question about Cuba during his Sunday news... [TVNewser]

Tapper's Twitter Triggers Attention - Posted April 16, 2009
Jake Tapper is no stranger to controversy. The ABC News WH correspondent is known for his aggressive approach to journalism and for famously butting heads with WH Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. But today, it's a "tweet" that is fueling the fire. TWT reports that on Tuesday, Tapper tweeted:... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 15, 2009
"The Tea Party People": While Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has avoided directly addressing the tea parties currently sweeping the nation in protest of taxes and big government, hundreds gathered across the street in Lafayette Park this Tax Day helped put the issue back in the briefing room. As Gibbs repeated that... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.08.09 - Posted April 8, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Its day 79 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. Happy Birthday to NBC's chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd! Couldn't resist this... [FishBowlDC]

Jake, We Owe You One - Posted April 6, 2009
TVNewser: ABC News White House correspondent Jake Tapper is profiled by National Review Online's Mark Hemingway, and the conservative Website had high praise for the reporter who went toe-to-toe with White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. "He's one of the last remaining journalists in America who take the responsibilities of their jobs... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper on Being "Tough and Consistent" and Conservative Praise - Posted April 6, 2009
ABC News White House correspondent Jake Tapper is profiled by National Review Online's Mark Hemingway, and the conservative Website had high praise for the reporter who went toe-to-toe with White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. "He's one of the last remaining journalists in America who take the responsibilities of their jobs seriously,... [TVNewser]

Three Broadcast Nets, Three Ways to Watch Obama - Posted April 2, 2009
ABC is preempting its broadcast programming this afternoon for Pres. Obama's news conference from the G-20. Charlie Gibson, in London, will anchor with White House correspondent Jake Tapper contributing. CBS News will Webcast the news conference which begins at approximately 12:45pmET. NBC News is leaving coverage to their cable news channel... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Wolffe, Tapper, Burnett... - Posted April 1, 2009
> MSNBC contributor Richard Wolffe has been named a senior strategist for Public Strategies, Inc. Wolffe tells Politico he will continue his work at the cable news network. > FishbowlDC has the story of how ABC News' Jake Tapper was the victim of an early April Fools joke this morning. FBDC... [TVNewser]

That Didn't Take Long... First DC Journo Falls Victim to the Classic April Fools Prank - Posted April 1, 2009
The latest victim of the inevitable collision between the instantaneous internet and the April Fool's joke is ABC's Jake Tapper. Our sources tell us Tapper's known for his "gerbil-on-a-wheel" work habits and always wanting to be "first" with every story, from the White House to Capitol Hill and everywhere in between. So,... [FishBowlDC]

White House Press Corps Fights Back Against Late Briefings - Posted March 27, 2009
As the daily press briefing began this afternoon at 2:07pmET, several members of the White House press corps spoke up to press secretary Robert Gibbs about his tardiness. FishbowlDC reports that the briefing began about 20 minutes after the two minute warning was given and that ABC's Jake Tapper "had taken charge... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (G20 Edition): ABC, CBS, Bloomberg... - Posted March 27, 2009
> ABC's Charlie Gibson anchors World News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Correspondents Jake Tapper, Jim Sciutto, Yunji de Nies will report from the G20 summit as well. ABC News Radio's Ann Compton will be traveling with Pres. Obama. > Katie Couric anchors CBS Evening News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Other correspondents will contribute... [TVNewser]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 27, 2009
Back from the Principal's Office: Chronic tardiness might get you in trouble at school, but here it's the classroom of reporters that's fed up with the lecturer's lateness. After a delayed two-minute warning to accommodate reporters returning from a stakeout of the bankers meeting with the president this afternoon, Press Secretary... [FishBowlDC]

Yet Even More On That Presser... - Posted March 25, 2009
The White House upgraded from a teleprompter to a giant TV monitor. TVNewser: Based on Nielsen Fast National data, 31.1 million viewers tuned in across the big four broadcast networks at 8pmET to watch President Obama's second prime time news conference of his presidency. That's down more than two million viewers... [FishBowlDC]

So Who Was Called On? And Where Were They Seated? - Posted March 24, 2009
President Obama's news conference this evening lasted just slightly over an hour and he took questions from 13 reporters. Notably missing from those called on were the NYT, WaPo, WSJ and USA Today. In this order: AP's Jennifer Loven (called on first for the second time), NBC's Chuck Todd, ABC's Jake Tapper,... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Wants to Know What Would You Ask President Obama? - Posted March 24, 2009
Speaking of tonight's news conference, NBC Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is looking for your suggestions for questions on FirstRead. Update from Politico's Mike Allen: Reporters war-game Obama questions, how the press corps preps for a presidential news conference. "CBS's Chip Reid jots the gist of his questions on a legal... [FishBowlDC]

Catching Up on West Wing Reportage - Posted March 16, 2009
From WaPo, "Minutiae? In This White House, Call It News": The Politico broke the story that the president's aides sang "Happy Birthday" to the assistant press secretary, Nick Shapiro, and surprised him with a chocolate cake! The Wall Street Journal scooped the nugget that the White House Office of Management and Budget chief,... [FishBowlDC]

Hey there! Roland_Hedley is using Twitter - Posted March 16, 2009
As in the character from Doonesbury... Roland_Hedley: http://twitpic.com/25jrr - Just caused fender-bender on Beltway by tweeting on my way to work. Lesson learned. Will be a little late to... 15 minutes ago from TwitPic Blackberry vibrated all weekend with GMA's Chris Cuomo's 108 -- yes, 108 -- tweets. Any suggestions on how this... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Take A Press Seat Inside the Briefing Room - Posted March 9, 2009
You've seen Robert Gibbs' dodge a question on cable, or in person. You've read the pool reports. Now FBDC takes you to the press seats for an insider's look at the White House daily briefing... No complaints from the corps today about the stubborn briefing room doors. Any stragglers entering the room... [FishBowlDC]

Who Will Be This Year's Break-Out Star? Daily Show's at the White House to Find Out - Posted March 6, 2009
"Will it be the boyish Jake Tapper? The chiseled Chip Reid? The guy who manages Flight of the Conchords?" -The Daily Show's John Oliver. This is a must see. .cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;}The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cWhite House Press CorpsDaily Show Full EpisodesImportant... [FishBowlDC]

Rush Limbaugh: "Ed, You're A Butt Boy" - Posted March 3, 2009
Rush Limbaugh says he's "exploding with reaction" at this phrase, "the president has spoken a lot about bringing the country together," in a question from CNN's Ed Henry at today's daily press briefing at the White House. "Ed, you're a butt boy" follows. Rush does have some compliments to give- "Jake Tapper... [FishBowlDC]

CNN's Ed Henry Makes Limbaugh's List, ABC's Jake Tapper Doesn't - Posted March 3, 2009
Feels like we've been writing about Rush Limbaugh a lot lately. We've certainly seen more of him on cable news over the last few days. (Thank you, Michael Steele). Well on his radio show today, Rush took the White House Press Corps to task, especially CNN's Ed Henry. "Ed, you're a butt... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.03.09 - Posted March 3, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 43 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. Happy Birthday to Patrick... [FishBowlDC]

Man of the Hour: Jake Tapper - Posted March 2, 2009
Howard Kurtz profiles ABC's White House correspondent Jake Tapper in today's Media Notes. Excerpts of what his fellow journos had to say about "ABC's Man in a Hurry": "He's not one of the wussy, blow-dried TV reporters," says conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, a longtime friend. "He's definitely savvy and aggressive, in a... [FishBowlDC]

Gibson on Tapper: "He's One of the Hungriest Reporters I've Run Across" - Posted March 2, 2009
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz profiles ABC News' "hard-charging" White House correspondent, Jake Tapper. Tapper gets high praise from some other tvnewsers in the profile. "He's not one of the wussy, blow-dried TV reporters," says Tucker Carlson, a longtime friend. "He's definitely savvy and aggressive, in a good way. He's tough enough... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper "To Be This Administration's David Gregory"? - Posted February 10, 2009
In the wake of last week's contentious exchange between ABC's Jake Tapper and White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, The Daily Beast's Rachel Sklar talks to Tapper about his role covering the White House. "There's a big lesson for all of us — not just reporters, but the nation — in the... [TVNewser]

Obama Calls On Helen & HuffPost In First Primetime Press Conference - Posted February 9, 2009
President Obama's first primetime press conference ran about an hour long and he took 13 questions from reporters. Who got questions? In order: AP's Jennifer Loven, Reuters' Caren Bohan, CBS' Chip Reid, NBC's Chuck Todd, Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman, ABC's Jake Tapper, CNN's Ed Henry, NYTimes' Helene Cooper, Fox News' Major Garrett, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

Major Garrett's Favorite Active Journalist Works For ABC - Posted February 9, 2009
FNC's Major Garrett is the first D.C. journo to get "The FishbowlDC Interview" from our new D.C. editors. Who is his "favorite active journalist?" Garrett chooses ABC's Jake Tapper — a fellow White House correspondent. Also in the FishbowlDC interview: his go-to drink, favorite movie and advice to SNL for a Rahm Emanuel... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 02.09.09 - Posted February 9, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump! ... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper to Gibbs: Obama "Doesn't Believe in Transparency?" - Posted February 5, 2009
Politico's Michael Calderone highlights a contentious exchange between press secretary Robert Gibbs and ABC News' Jake Tapper at the White House press briefing today as the discussion moved to transparency:`... [TVNewser]

ABC's Obama Reporter Promises To be "Vigilant, Questioning" - Posted January 23, 2009
Marketwatch.com's Jon Friedman talks with ABC's senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper about his new gig, which has become a multimedia affair. Friedman writes: "In this digital age of blogs, podcasts, video feeds and the like, a journalist no longer is pigeonholed into such confining categories as 'print' or 'broadcast' disciplines... [TVNewser]

The First Press Briefing: Plante, Thomas, Henry... - Posted January 22, 2009
The cable news networks all carried Robert Gibbs' first White House press briefing this afternoon. Among the new crop covering the Obama administration: Chuck Todd for NBC, Chip Reid for CBS, Jake Tapper for ABC. Helen Thomas, who's been covering presidents since Kennedy, asked Gibbs about torture...which he may soon be feeling... [TVNewser]

Tapper on the Trail: "It Beats You Up, But It's Worth It" - Posted January 14, 2009
Last Thursday, I spoke with ABC News' new White House correspondent Jake Tapper for mediabistro.com's "So What Do You Do?" series. He talks about his new job (he's "honored" but "it's also intimidating"), press bias ("there were enough people that the playing field was not even") and the campaign trail ("It beats... [TVNewser]

Jake Tapper on 'Force of Nature' David Carr - Posted January 14, 2009
TVNewser's Steve Krakauer just posted his recent interview with ABC News' White House correspondent Jake Tapper. Lots of good stuff in it (he was the first and second "most used" reporter in 2007 and 2008) but here's what especially caught our attention.In your first newspaper job, your editor was New... [FishBowlNY]

Obama Requests Digital TV Deadline Delay - Posted January 10, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama is recommending a delay in the conversion to digital-only transmission. The digital switch date is currently set for February 17. Nielsen estimated more than seven million households are not yet ready for the switch, and the coupons to subsidize the converters are currently unavailable. So far News Corp. has voiced... [TVNewser]

Networks Carry Obama Economic Address - Posted January 8, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama delivered a major economic address this morning in Washington, D.C., and the speech was carried by all the broadcast networks, cablers and business networks. Charlie Gibson anchored on ABC, Katie Couric on CBS and Ann Curry on NBC. All three of the networks' White House correspondents were used... [TVNewser]

Busy Morning In D.C. - Posted January 7, 2009
It was a D.C.-focused morning on the cablers, as Roland Burris and President-elect Barack Obama made their way around the nation's capital. After an Associated Press report said Senate Democrats planned to accept Burris for Obama's seat, many networks rushed to report the news. CNN held back, as Dana Bash's sources... [TVNewser]

Who Got the Most Airtime in '08? - Posted January 6, 2009
Andrew Tyndall of the Tyndall Report has compiled his 2008 Year in Review, and not surprisingly the top story on network news was the presidential election. Actually, it was the top three stories. Tyndall breaks down the stories by candidate — 745 stories about Barack Obama, 531 about John McCain and 288... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted December 26, 2008
Meet the Press: David Axelrod. Richard Wolffe of Newsweek, Todd Purdum of Vanity Fair and Michelle Singletary of the Washington Post. This Week: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), Member, Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs; Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Member, Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs; Robert Gibbs and a roundtable with Studio 360's Kurt... [FishBowlDC]

Henry Becomes CNN Senior WH Correspondent - Posted December 12, 2008
First on TVNewser: Ed Henry will become CNN's new senior White House correspondent. John King previously served in that role. Also Jill Dougherty has been named foreign affairs correspondent. We hear more DC staff changes are coming as well. with possible cuts at the bureau. Stay tuned... Previously: • ABC names Jake Tapper its WH... [TVNewser]

Who's Covering the Obama White House? - Posted December 10, 2008
With David Gregory's promotion to "Meet the Press", NBC needs to fill the senior White House correspondent role for the network. ABC named Jake Tapper as chief White House correspondent the day after the election; CBS named Chip Reid to their post a few days later. An NBC News spokesperson tells TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted November 7, 2008
Meet the Press: Obama-Biden transition team co-chair Valerie Jarrett, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) and a roundtable with White House historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Newsweek's Jon Meacham and Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell. Face the Nation: Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, New York Times' David Brooks and Politico's... [FishBowlDC]

Who's Front Row at Obama Presser? - Posted November 7, 2008
(There's actually three "front rows"...left, front, center) ...and Nedra Pickler will get the first question, we hear... A FishbowlDC spy sends in a rough roster: Ken Bazinet (NY Daily News), Christina Bellantoni (WaTimes), CBS, NBC, Shalaigh Murray (WaPo), Jonathan Weisman (WSJ), Kristen Jensen (Bloomberg), Nedra Pickler (AP), Geoff Earle (NYPost), Reuters, Candy Crowley (CNN),... [FishBowlDC]

ABC Names Three to New Assignments - Posted November 5, 2008
As expected, ABC News announced Jake Tapper as the new Senior White House correspondent. Also named in the announcement today was Martha Raddatz as Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent and Jonathan Karl as Senior Congressional correspondent. Tapper moves to the White House from covering the candidates on the campaign trail. Raddatz moves to the... [TVNewser]

Reporting on the Obama Administration - Posted November 5, 2008
The networks are expected to begin making correspondent assignments for the Obama administration. TVNewser has learned ABC's Jake Tapper, who's covered the Obama campaign (and, interestingly, covered the McCain campaign for Salon in 2000) is expected to be named Chief White House correspondent.... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Covers Election Night - Posted November 4, 2008
Okay TVNewser fans, here's the deal. Steve's on his way to cover election night at CNN and FBN. He'll be back around 7:30pmET to get the live blog up and running. I'll be heading to ABC and CBS. (We got the big denial from NBC/MSNBC). We'll be back with stories, plenty... [TVNewser]

Affleck as Olbermann: "It is the Fear and the Tyranny Up With Which We Dare No Longer Put" - Posted November 2, 2008
So, the Keith Olbermann skit made it into the live edition of SNL last night. Ben Affleck, who's been a guest on Countdown, played Olbermann to the extreme, and that's not easy to do. We were particularly fond of Fred Armisen's turn as Richard Wolffe. ABC's Jake Tapper, in what is probably... [TVNewser]

Say it Ain't So, Joe (the Senator)! - Posted October 23, 2008
Hmm. Looks like Sarah Palin isn't the only one avoiding the press these days (actually truth be told, Obama isn't so press friendly either — notwithstanding magazine covers, that is). In fact, turns out just as Palin seems to be warming up ever so slightly to the liberal media... [FishBowlNY]

Presidential Debate Round #2 - Posted October 7, 2008
Here are some of the coverage plans for tonight's town hall style debate at Belmont University in Nashville moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw. All the following networks will carry the debate. • ABC: The team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopolous will anchor again, this time from three different cities. Charlie Gibson will... [TVNewser]

Dow Dives as House Votes - Posted September 29, 2008
Breaking: The cable news and business networks are covering the House vote on the $700 billion bailout bill. As the tally continued to an eventual "No" vote, the dow took a nose dive, at one point down 705 points. On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell and House producer/reporter Mike Viqueira discussed the rules... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 26, 2008
Meet the Press: Bill Clinton. Tom Brokaw will moderate a debate between Colorado Senate candidates Mark Udall (D) and Bob Schaffer (R). Face the Nation: Barack Obama. This Week: John McCain, and a roundtable with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, The Washington Post's Steve Pearlstein, The American Prospect's Robert Reich, and... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Picks Biden. CNN is First With The News - Posted August 23, 2008
By the time the network evening newscasts went on the air Friday night, the democratic veepstakes had been narrowed to one name. But it would take another six hours to confirm Barack Obama had chosen Joe Biden to be his running mate; and CNN would be first with the news. John... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.19.08 - Posted August 19, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper On His Young And Nasty Years - Posted August 17, 2008
When Variety's Bill Triplett saw ABC's Jake Tapper host "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" last week, he thought about one thing: An article Tapper wrote for Salon in 1999, in which he called Stephanopoulos a "betrayer (who) comes across as shallow, deluded, naive, appallingly star struck and disgustingly ambitious." Also: "An... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.13.08 - Posted August 13, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.31.08 - Posted July 31, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Above, FishbowlDC's "Word Cloud," courtesy of World.net. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.28.08 - Posted July 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. At what D.C. restaurant/lounge was the above photo taken? Let us know. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of... [FishBowlDC]

Critiquing the Press and Their Obama Coverage - Posted July 25, 2008
WaPo's Howard Kurtz sums up the media coverage of Barack Obama's week abroad; what the trip meant for the candidate and the press following him. ...even as the likes of NBC's Andrea Mitchell and ABC's Jake Tapper rose to press the Democratic candidate on Tuesday, television viewers back home heard nothing but... [TVNewser]

Did You Make Obama's Cut? - Posted July 21, 2008
There are so many journalists eager to join Sen. Barack Obama on his European trip that the campaign simply can't accommodate all of them on the plane. Lynn Sweet blogged a few days back: The Obama campaign plane, a 757, will have only about 40 journalists on the manifest. More reporters wanted... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.15.08 - Posted July 15, 2008
Good morning Washington. What area restaurant serves the above dessert tray? Let us know. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted April 19, 2008
Meet the Press: Obama strategist David Axelrod and Clinton strategist Geoff Garin,, and a roundtable with New York Times' David Brooks, Washington Post's E. J. Dionne and NPR's Michele Norris. Face the Nation: Sen. Bob Casey and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, and a roundtable with Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and Politico's Roger... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.11.08 - Posted February 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS You are not fans of Maureen Dowd's writing. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reports, "Discovery Communications has hired former AOL advertising executive Kathleen Kayse to run the Silver Spring cable giant's digital ad sales operation. Kayse... [FishBowlDC]

Overserved: "Creative" Ways To Explain Politics - Posted January 25, 2008
Seriously: This is getting out of control. The Extreme-ness spots Jake Tapper at the beach. ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.08.07 - Posted November 8, 2007
Good morning Washington. You say "no way in hell" to group houses. Stephen Manfredi, a Senior Account Executive with Shirley & Banister Public Affairs, has accepted a position at the White House as Associate Director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Washington Post's Ruth Marcus writes, "It's not as if this president has... [FishBowlDC]

Russert Has His Dry Erase Board, Tapper's Got Desk Calendars - Posted August 15, 2007
See ABC's Jake Tapper try to explain the ever-changing primary schedule here. ... [FishBowlDC]

Tapper: Drawing Again - Posted June 11, 2007
ABC News' Jake Tapper is starting to add caricatures and cartoons on his blog (you'll recall that he used to be an editorial cartoonist). The return of haikus can't be far off... ... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.23.07 - Posted January 23, 2007
Bolo tie wins. Just goes to show there is a difference between should wear and will wear. Jack Shafer on words journalists should not use. "Cheney, media to take stand in Libby perjury case" An ABC release announced that Charles Gibson will anchor ABC's coverage of the State of the Union from Capitol Hill.... [FishBowlDC]

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