In addition to having his lieutenants try to marginalize FOX News by referring to it as "not really a news organization", Obama has escalated the conflict even further: On Thursday, White House press pool representatives were invited to interview Obama "pay czar" Ken Feinberg, regarding recent developments - everyone, that is, except FOX News reps. Fox was officially excluded from the opportunity.
The remaining four networks discussed the situation and later informed the White House that unless Fox was invited, they would all decline to participate.
In the face of this united front, the White House backed down.
Thankfully, in this circumstance, the "mainstreamers" recognized the threat to their autonomy and rose to the occasion. Is the fifth column finally waking up to the Obama threat to free speach? Let's hope so!
Speaking of that, kudos to ABC's Jake Tapper for challenging Press Secretary Robert Gibbs over that "not really anews outlet" statement. Wonder what his status is in the White House press pool these days? Think he's getting many questions answered?
Tune in for more developments...
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