Oh Poor Witttle President Is Getting Hard Questions From The Press

Imagine the press actually asking questions when they see the President. What does Obama, he chides them for doing their job because he just wanted to say "hi." FYI Mr. President the press isn't yours to control, welcome to the big leagues.

Asked how he could reconcile a strict ban on lobbyists in his administration with a deputy defense secretary nominee who lobbied for Raytheon, Obama interrupted with a knowing smile on his face.

"Ahh, see," he said, "I came down here to visit. See this is what happens. I can't end up visiting with you guys and shaking hands if I'm going to get grilled every time I come down here."

Pressed further by the Politico reporter about his Pentagon nominee, William J. Lynn III, Obama turned more serious, putting his hand on the reporter's shoulder and staring him in the eye.

"Alright, come on" he said, with obvious irritation in his voice. "We will be having a press conference at which time you can feel free to [ask] questions. Right now, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself to you guys - that's all I was trying to do."

If this is the kind of stuff that's going to get under his skin, we have a long four years ahead of us. No amount of looking in the eye or saying "come on" will help.

Thanks to Peter.