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Citing Space Constraints, Obama Campaign Kicks Off the Plane Reporters from Newspapers Whose Coverage it Doesn't Like

October 31, 2008 12:27 PM

The Obama campaign has told three reporters they have to drop off the campaign plane this weekend. All three work for papers that endorsed Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.: the New York Post, the Washington Times, and the Dallas Morning News.

"Unfortunately, demand for seats on the plane during this final weekend has far exceeded supply," Obama campaign spox Anita Dunn said, "and because of logistical issues we made the decision not to add a second plane. This means we've had to make hard and unpleasant for all concerned decisions about limiting some news organizations and in some cases not being in a position to offer space to news organizations altogether."

The New York Post has the sixth largest circulation of any American newspaper, with almost 700,000 print readers a day.

The Washington Times website is one of the top 20 news websites in the country, and its largest readership resides in the battleground state of Virginia.

But the Obama campaign is not a fan of the coverage afforded it by the New York Post or the Washington Times.

Officials of the campaign insist that that has nothing to do with the decision. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times wanted to have more reporters on board, they say.

Fox News and the Wall Street Journal still have folks on the plane, it has been pointed out.

One of the reasons there are fewer seats on "O Force One," of course, is because months ago they ripped out coach seats for the staffers up front replacing them with First Class barcalounger-esque accommodations.

-- jpt

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veteran ,the difference between you and colin powell is that one veteran knows when to shut up and stay out of politics ,and one doesnt...

and i am old enough to cancel out one republican vote /per election ,which i always do...

Posted by: bah | Oct 31, 2008 7:37:28 PM

dlboggan
And denied a debate with Fox moderators.

Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 7:21:40 PM

A Veteran: Obama had personal interviews with Fox news hosts Bill O'Reilly and Chris Wallace. So what was your point again?

Posted by: dlboggan | Oct 31, 2008 7:18:02 PM

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Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 7:13:33 PM

dlbloggan, as part of a dressing down of another poster, you wrote "And by the way, Obama's records are a matter of public record." Oh, really? His medical records? (A note from his doctor, less than a page in length, doesn't cut it.) His billing records as a lawyer? His small donors list? His records as a state legislator? His college thesis? His college transcripts? None of those is in the public record and none of those have been released by the Obama campaign despite repeated requests by the media and others.

Posted by: moderate | Oct 31, 2008 7:11:40 PM

A Veteran: If you have "real" backed up proof from multiple reliable unbiased sources than please do provide that information. Make sure that you can also support your interpretation of that information, even if it's from Obama himself or from any other source. You have the right to put your interpretation forth and the rest of us have the right to agree or disagree on our the merits and with our own interpretations. That is true democracy at it's best. Good luck!

Posted by: dlboggan | Oct 31, 2008 7:10:47 PM

One plus for McCain in my view is that he has not ducked any hard questions or the media that has wanted to ask them. Can you say the same for Obama. If he is truly able to lead this great country shouldn't he be able to take on FOX news??

Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 7:08:00 PM

Ryan C, your attempts at logic would be comical if I didn't feel that you were completely serious. You called the person who said s/he voted for Hillary in the primaries and McCain in the general a liar. Don't be silly. I did not have the opportunity to vote for Hillary in the primaries but I did contribute money to her campaign. And you know I'm going to vote for McCain on Tuesday.


Posted by: moderate | Oct 31, 2008 7:07:16 PM

Ryan C, your attempts at logic would be comical if I didn't feel that you were completely serious. You called the person who said s/he voted for Hillary in the primaries and McCain in the general a liar. Don't be silly. I did not have the opportunity to vote for Hillary in the primaries but I did contribute money to her campaign. And you know I'm going to vote for McCain on Tuesday.


Posted by: moderate | Oct 31, 2008 7:07:10 PM

Alas, I must go. My kids insist on celebrating Halloween, which I'm sure was invented by liberals.

Knock, Knock, Trick or treat, give me something good for free.

Posted by: S Adams | Oct 31, 2008 7:06:18 PM

I would have worded it differently: More than 75 percent of Congress voted FOR the war based on information... or mis information given them by Bush.
The same information Clinton had and passed along. 3000 + people might not have had to die if Clinton had been able to get Bin Laden. He has 6 or 7 years to try.
Yes ultimately it was Bush's decision because the buck stop there. He still has shown leadershiop in that when public opinion started to sour due to the negativity of the press, he sayed firm and strong in his belief. The mark of a leader. You may not agree with what he has done but I do admire his unwavering spirit.

Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 7:05:02 PM

Posted by: dlboggan | Oct 31, 2008 6:49:11 PM
++++++++++++++
Oh please, I've read from your posts have been your opinions. I haven't seen any proof of what you have said is true, other than to sight Barack Hussein Obama's website.

Posted by: S Adams | Oct 31, 2008 7:04:01 PM

Bryan T All of our money supports Acorn. They get federal funds given to them and I don't want that. May I suggest we all stop giving to non profits and tell them in light of Acorn this election we can not trust them to give any more money to any agency. Plus on opensecret you will see non profits donate to the dems and I for one do not want my donations going to any political party. Point this out to them and lets see how fast all the non profits start complaining about Acorn. This may be a way to put an end to them once and for all.

Posted by: Conf1689 | Oct 31, 2008 7:03:50 PM

Questioner: My goodness angry one. No one here as said you were not intellectual and no one here has said you were racist. You’re the only one that has brought that up. No one here questioned McCain's, or Bush ivy league schooling but you. Saying that we made inappropriate statements about you does not mean we did. This only came from you head and no one else's. I would suggest that this is a poor means of baiting those in debate with you. Starting something out of nothing. And by the way, Obama's records are a matter of public record. All you have to do is do the research to discover them for yourself. Start at his official web site and then go from there to double check it to confirm the authenticity. Simple but affective.

Posted by: dlboggan | Oct 31, 2008 7:00:47 PM

Saying that something is something does not necessarily make it true.
I have been saying that forever. Everytime I do provide factual proof it is never looked up by a democrat. It is just debunked here as right wing lies. The Clinton way was to never admit to anything wrong. Instead immediately trash or accuse the other side. Obama learned that real well as have all democrats here.

Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 6:55:46 PM

Ryan C Then why is he proposing this sweetheart of a total pass on seniors paying any taxes with these nice stock portfolios. It is to get senior votes and it is working. And as I said before he really does not care about the middle class. Obama cares for Obama and winning. Who do you think is going to make up for this total tax base of wealthy seniors Obama is planning to eliminate Income taxes for? Go to his sight and read it it is right there. He is a fraud and has said whatever he has to to get votes. I would type the quote for you but I am getting tired of doing that for the Obama supporters who don't even know what his plans are. By the way in some states $250,000 a year income isn't even considered rich for a family of 4-5 once you account for clothing, food, insurance,dental,cars for teens and insuring teens and then college. And singles can earn up to 200,000. that 50,000 diferrence he allows families doesn't cover much. It just gained senior and single votes and the theme of middle class families is a con. It is Obama who is out of touch with reality.

Posted by: conf1689 | Oct 31, 2008 6:54:42 PM

>>>>>BAH!

Y O U are now officially banned from the democratic party. do not disgrace the party with your most unappreciated presence from now on.

___-
I stay away from where I'm not wanted....


actually, this reminds me of a song:

"I don't want it, you can have it, it's to mean for me!

Tee hee hee hee hee.

Not my cup of tea!"


Posted by: questioner | Oct 31, 2008 6:54:21 PM

Since Fox News and Wall Street Journal still have newsmen on board there is no need to explain. These two are definitely right wing. Absolutely so!! Yes, I feel their endorsement of McCain played a part, but this is just way it goes and new crew realized the dangers when their bosses endorsed McCain. Just have to roll with the punches. Adding home town news is special.

Since no second plane - no big deal. McCain did same thing. Someone had to go unfortunately. Since they rolled dice and took stance - bye-bye. You play, you accept.

Posted by: Sharonklim | Oct 31, 2008 6:54:15 PM

questioner
Amen. You would think that the democrats here that " admire Obamas class" would have taken some lessons from him. At least republicans know the truths and know what to expect with an Obama presidency. Just batten down the hatches it will be a rough ride.

Posted by: A Veteran | Oct 31, 2008 6:52:06 PM

S Adams: You can attempt to get into the lies argument all you want. All the of the hype being put up out their has been debunked before and it can be done again. Must I apply to you the same verbiage that I have applied to others about their posts? Ok, I will: Most of your statements seemed to be pure speculation and outright theory coming from no other sources but yourself. Saying that something is something does not necessarily make it true. Please, for future reference, provide your statements with qualified supporting information from multiple non-biased reliable sources. Don't pull words out of context to turn something into something it is not. And if I hear complaints that this was the media's job than do your best to do what the media has failed to do according to you. I.E. practice what you preach. If you can start doing this, than, and may than, some of us out here might start taking you seriously, maybe.

Posted by: dlboggan | Oct 31, 2008 6:49:11 PM

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