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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]
The Best Excuse Ever: Mark Knoller's Flying Kitty - Posted October 16, 2009
CBS' Mark Knoller may have been late this morning but you can't get mad at a guy who's this funny:
From: Knoller, Mark
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:21 AM
Subject: sorry i'm late
my cat, falcon-kitty, accidentally untethered & took off in my flying-saucer shaped balloon/plane and it took hours to track it... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted September 30, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider...
2, 4, 6, 8, Who Do We Appreciate?: Despite an extraordinarily feisty briefing that included an array of reporters' follow-ups and several giggles (Gibbles?) from the podium, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs maintained that this week was not unusually loaded with news and that instead, "It's... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted September 30, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider...
2, 4, 6, 8, Who Do We Appreciate?: Despite an extraordinarily feisty briefing that included an array of reporters' follow-ups and several giggles (Gibbles?) from the podium, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs maintained that this week was not unusually loaded with news and that instead, "It's... [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]
Pres. Obama to Address Joint Congress Next Week - Will Nets Carry? - Posted September 2, 2009
Congressional aides have confirmed to White House reporters that President Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday evening on health care reform.
The real questions-- will the White House ask for time from the networks, will it be prime time and will the nets give it to... [FishBowlDC]
Pres. Obama to Address Joint Congress Next Week - Will Nets Carry? - Posted September 2, 2009
Congressional aides have confirmed to White House reporters that President Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday evening on health care reform.
The real questions-- will the White House ask for time from the networks, will it be prime time and will the nets give it to... [FishBowlDC]
Taking Out The Trash - Posted August 24, 2009
What we almost missed today...
• Politico's Patrick Gavin and Amie Parnes caught up with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, TWT's Christina Bellantoni, the Examiner's Julie Mason and CBS duo Mark Knoller and Bill Plante for advice on how the First Family should unwind in Martha's Vineyard this week.
• David Gergen is also working... [FishBowlDC]
Relax! Summer's Not Over Yet - Posted August 24, 2009
CBS News producer Rob Hendin offered Mark Knoller some island-style advice on summer via Twitter. Apparently, this t-shirt is a big seller on Martha's Vineyard. ... [FishBowlDC]
The History of Presidential Vacations - Posted August 14, 2009
In case you missed it, CBS's daily webcast "Washington Unplugged" took a walk down Presidential Vacation Memory Lane today, from Kennebunkport, to Crawford to Santa Barbara and Plains, GA with White House correspondents Bill Plante and Mark Knoller.
Watch CBS Videos Online... [FishBowlDC]
Meet Jen Psaki - Posted August 6, 2009
We see Robert Gibbs everyday, Bill Burton's frequently on the cablers, but lesser know is White House deputy press secretary Jen Psaki.
CBS' daily webcast "Washington Unplugged" has launched a new series "Unplugged Under 40" and Kaylee Hartung caught up with Psaki at the White House this week.
Spoiler-- Mark Knoller... [FishBowlDC]
Meet Jen Psaki - Posted August 6, 2009
We see Robert Gibbs everyday, Bill Burton's frequently on the cablers, but lesser know is White House deputy press secretary Jen Psaki.
CBS' daily webcast "Washington Unplugged" has launched a new series "Unplugged Under 40" and Kaylee Hartung caught up with Psaki at the White House this week.
Spoiler-- Mark Knoller... [FishBowlDC]
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]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 21, 2009
Herding Congress: On the eve of POTUS's fourth prime-time news conference, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs had no trouble keeping health care in the spotlight in his daily briefing. Reporters pointed out that tomorrow's event would make the tenth in 10 days designed to push the WH message in the ongoing debate,... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 21, 2009
Herding Congress: On the eve of POTUS's fourth prime-time news conference, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs had no trouble keeping health care in the spotlight in his daily briefing. Reporters pointed out that tomorrow's event would make the tenth in 10 days designed to push the WH message in the ongoing debate,... [FishBowlDC]
President Obama's Oops Of The Day, Courtesy Of Knoller - Posted July 13, 2009
You know how he loves those teleprompters. CBS' Mark Knoller tweets about a mishap with President Obama's telepromtor at an event today:
Obama Oops of the Day: As he's delivering speech to urban officials, one of his TelePrompTer screens falls off its stand with a loud clang.
about 2 hours ago from web... [FishBowlDC]
Some Fun Tidbits From AP's Interview With President Obama - Posted July 2, 2009
Ever wonder what President Obama's biggest pet peeve at the White House is (the "shine police") or what the pastry chef's speciality is... the AP's interview with the President today included some fun tidbits we picked up from CBS' Mark Knoller's Twitter feed:
AP asks Obama: Kobe or Michael? "Oh, Michael,"... [FishBowlDC]
Some Fun Tidbits From AP's Interview With President Obama - Posted July 2, 2009
Ever wonder what President Obama's biggest pet peeve at the White House is (the "shine police") or what the pastry chef's speciality is... the AP's interview with the President today included some fun tidbits we picked up from CBS' Mark Knoller's Twitter feed:
AP asks Obama: Kobe or Michael? "Oh, Michael,"... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted July 1, 2009
Outta Control: CBS's Chip Reid and corps legend Helen Thomas led the charge on the issue of how the WH chose to select questioners and attendees at today's health care town hall. A defensive Press Secretary Robert Gibbs pointed to the submission of questions via Twitter and Facebook and urged reporters... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted July 1, 2009
Outta Control: CBS's Chip Reid and corps legend Helen Thomas led the charge on the issue of how the WH chose to select questioners and attendees at today's health care town hall. A defensive Press Secretary Robert Gibbs pointed to the submission of questions via Twitter and Facebook and urged reporters... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 06.19.09 - Posted June 19, 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.
Tonight's the Radio & TV Correspondents Association Dinner. Scroll down FBDC for all the dets. What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning...
NEWSPAPERS... [FishBowlDC]
The Atlantic Names Top 30 Washington Insiders on Twitter - Posted June 17, 2009
Who are the top Washington insiders to follow on Twitter? The Atlantic released a list of their 30 picks today.
Mike Allen
Blogger, Politico
Marc Ambinder
Politics Editor, The Atlantic
Chris Cillizza
Blogger, Washington Post: "The Fix"
Ana Marie Cox
National Correspondent, Air America radio
John Dickerson
Chief Political Correspondent, Slate
Patrick Gavin
Writer, Politico
Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker... [FishBowlDC]
The Atlantic Names Top 30 Washington Insiders on Twitter - Posted June 17, 2009
Who are the top Washington insiders to follow on Twitter? The Atlantic released a list of their 30 picks today.
Mike Allen
Blogger, Politico
Marc Ambinder
Politics Editor, The Atlantic
Chris Cillizza
Blogger, Washington Post: "The Fix"
Ana Marie Cox
National Correspondent, Air America radio
John Dickerson
Chief Political Correspondent, Slate
Patrick Gavin
Writer, Politico
Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker... [FishBowlDC]
What, Or Should We Say Who, Is "Hot" By DC Standards? - Posted June 15, 2009
Thank goodness Politico got to the bottom of this one. What we learned in this video- April Ryan has a thing for men with power, Congress Daily's George Condon is completely comfortable checking out other men (TWT's Jon Ward, not so much) and CBS' Mark Knoller isn't a fan of NBC's... [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]
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]
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]
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]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted May 29, 2009
Paging Rush Limbaugh: Though he had refused to backtrack on the YouTube appellates-as-policymakers clip, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs tackled Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's other controversial soundbite, noting at the end of today's briefing that "I think she'd say that her word choice in 2001 was poor" when she cited an... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 12, 2009
Brought to You by Coca-Cola: Healthcare remained the favored topic in the briefing room as reporters floated several legislative proposals before Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. Amid news of a proposed "soda tax" that some Senate players are considering to defray healthcare reform costs, Gibbs was asked for reaction to the related... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 12, 2009
Brought to You by Coca-Cola: Healthcare remained the favored topic in the briefing room as reporters floated several legislative proposals before Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. Amid news of a proposed "soda tax" that some Senate players are considering to defray healthcare reform costs, Gibbs was asked for reaction to the related... [FishBowlDC]
Inside The Briefing Room... - Posted May 8, 2009
From CBS' Mark Knoller's Twitter page.... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [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]
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]
Morning Reading List: 05.05.09 - Posted May 5, 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.
It is day 106 covering the Obama administration and week 14 for us. Happy Cinco de Mayo! What we know and what we're reading this... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List: 05.05.09 - Posted May 5, 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.
It is day 106 covering the Obama administration and week 14 for us. Happy Cinco de Mayo! What we know and what we're reading this... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 1, 2009
OMG! POTUS?!: A surprised press corps leapt to its feet as Obama dropped in on this afternoon's briefing, "I'm sorry that Gibbs is screwing this up," he joked. "There's a job to do, you've got to do it yourself." Press Secretary Robert Gibbs slid to the side for his boss, saying,... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 1, 2009
OMG! POTUS?!: A surprised press corps leapt to its feet as Obama dropped in on this afternoon's briefing, "I'm sorry that Gibbs is screwing this up," he joked. "There's a job to do, you've got to do it yourself." Press Secretary Robert Gibbs slid to the side for his boss, saying,... [FishBowlDC]
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]
Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 21, 2009
What we almost missed today...
• FNC's Chris Wallace was in Memphis last night speaking to a crowd at Rhodes College, where his son is a freshman. From the Commercial Appeal: In lamenting the difficult business environment faced by traditional media -- especially for the newspapers he says he cherishes -- Wallace... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 21, 2009
Time for a Detention?: Another very late start today (even after two official delays to the briefing time). Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: "My apologies for being tardy. It never worked in high school, but I ask your patience on that."
We Can Handle the Truth: The press-versus-podium rumble du jour was over... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 21, 2009
Time for a Detention?: Another very late start today (even after two official delays to the briefing time). Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: "My apologies for being tardy. I never worked in high school, but I ask your patience on that."
We Can Handle the Truth: The press-versus-podium rumble du jour was over... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 21, 2009
Time for a Detention?: Another very late start today (even after two official delays to the briefing time). Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: "My apologies for being tardy. I never worked in high school, but I ask your patience on that."
We Can Handle the Truth: The press-versus-podium rumble du jour was over... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 13, 2009
BoWatch: The briefing was nearly an hour old when AP Radio's Mark Smith pitched the first "First Dog" question. "Thanks for leaving it to me, guys," he laughed, only to be followed by a flurry of questions surrounding the canine royalty's official arrival at the White House tomorrow. As one reminded... [FishBowlDC]
With the President Away, Hollywood Comes to Play - Posted April 7, 2009
Our insider is stranded at the White House without a press briefing to go to all week, but today finally came close to some excitement...
With most White House regulars currently snoozing on transatlantic flights or holding up the press pool tailing the president on a surprise trip to Baghdad, that left... [FishBowlDC]
With the President Away, Hollywood Comes to Play - Posted April 7, 2009
Our insider is stranded at the White House without a press briefing to go to all week, but today finally came close to some excitement...
With most White House regulars currently snoozing on transatlantic flights or holding up the press pool tailing the president on a surprise trip to Baghdad, that left... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 03.31.09 - Posted March 30, 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 71 covering the Obama administration and week nine for us. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning...
NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 30, 2009
What's So Funny About Warranties?: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs seemed all too tempted to comment on a suave cell ring tone interruption in today's briefing, but kept it to a giggle as he tried to continue his explanation on the administration's pledge to ensure warranties on autos that could go under.... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 30, 2009
What's So Funny About Warranties?: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs seemed all too tempted to comment on a suave cell ring tone interruption in today's briefing, but kept it to a giggle as he tried to continue his explanation on the administration's pledge to ensure warranties on autos that could go under.... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 11, 2009
Put Up Your Toys: With no urgent mid-afternoon breaking news, six blackberries and three laptops were simultaneously taking fierce button-poundings as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs worked the podium today. Tweeting? Minesweeper? Or just diligent reporters?
Do I Have to Separate You Two?: Gibbs qualified some of his early remarks in... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 11, 2009
Put Up Your Toys: With no urgent mid-afternoon breaking news, six blackberries and three laptops were simultaneously taking fierce button-poundings as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs worked the podium today. Tweeting? Minesweeper? Or just diligent reporters?
Do I Have to Separate You Two?: Gibbs qualified some of his early remarks in... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 10, 2009
CNN must have jinxed the briefing start today when they announced at 2:05 that it would start "shortly." The 2:30 start was pushed back a half hour at 2:15, leaving several reporters outside the briefing room to sigh, "too late to go back" to their offices before the actual event...
School's (Not?)... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 10, 2009
CNN must have jinxed the briefing start today when they announced at 2:05 that it would start "shortly." The 2:30 start was pushed back a half hour at 2:15, leaving several reporters outside the briefing room to sigh, "too late to go back" to their offices before the actual event...
School's (Not?)... [FishBowlDC]
Katie at the White House, Featuring Knoller, Reid, Gibson & King - Posted February 27, 2009
Katie Couric was behind the scenes at the White House this week, or as her colleague Mark Knoller puts it, "more under the scenes."
On how small the booth is, White House correspondent Chip Reid jokes, "I pretty much know how long its been since Mark's showered."
... [FishBowlDC]
Compared to Bush, Obama Takes To The Op-Ed Pages Early - Posted February 5, 2009
In light of Pres. Obama's op-ed in today's WashPost, CBS News checks in with White House correspondent and "presidential guru" Mark Knoller for a comparison to Pres. Bush's publishing history.
According to Knoller, Pres. Bush penned op-ed pieces at least four times. His first piece was not until August 12, 2001,... [FishBowlDC]
About Tonight... - Posted November 4, 2008
(Photo Credit)
Where will you be watching tonight's election results? We've asked all sorts of journos for their evening plans and they include an Atlanta hotel room, the Phoenix Biltmore, and Champs Sports Bar in Cincinnati.
Join us after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
This Week In Pool Reports - Posted April 22, 2008
It is a big week as POTUS plants a tree and meets the pontiff.
"The event was open press, but here are a few particulars. Pope Benedict XVI emerged from an Alitalia plane in his traditional white garb. He did not kiss the ground upon descending the stairway to the tarmac.... [FishBowlDC]
Betsy Fischer: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted August 14, 2007
Say hello to "Meet the Press"'s Betsy Fischer.
What word do you routinely misspell? Millennium. I had a rough 1999.
What's the name of your cell phone ring? It's called "free" - not sure why.
What time did you get up this morning? 6:30am
When did you last cry... [FishBowlDC]
Background Information For Opening Of New White House Press Briefing Room - Posted July 2, 2007
The White House Historical Association's Maria Downs put together a background briefer on the press briefing room. See it after the jump. And who wants to bet that Mark Knoller already has all of this memorized?
... [FishBowlDC]
SPJ Honors - Posted June 14, 2007
If you attended the Society of Professional Journalists 2007 Awards Dinner this week, you would have seen Mark Knoller, Terry Hunt, Muriel Dobbin and Bob Franken get inducted into the D.C. Journalism Hall of Fame. Reginald Stuart was honored for his Distinguished Service.
In addition, the winners of the Dateline Awards... [FishBowlDC]
To Do: Tonight - Posted February 20, 2007
(Although good luck getting tickets, we hear)
Tonight at the National Press Club, Tony Snow turns the tables and questions members of the White House Press Corps. David Gregory of NBC; Sheryl Stolberg of NYTimes; Terry Hunt of Associated Press; Mark Knoller of CBS Radio; Richard Wolffe of Newsweek and April Ryan... [FishBowlDC]





