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White House's Preferred First-100-Days Story Lines

Look out for these White House plugs next Wednesday

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(Newser) – President Obama's savvy advisers may scoff at his 100th day as a "Hallmark holiday," but they're happy to tell reporters how to cover it. Politico lists what the White House is spinning:

  • Obama's not overambitious, just a promise-keeper—right down to that new pup.
  • His broader vision is unclear because it's so different.
  • He's in touch with the people.

  • He's tough on the bad guys, pirates and execs alike, and makes tough decisions.
  • He's Obama, not FDR, so don't expect "bold, persistent experimentation" to pay off so quickly.
  • Wait, he is FDR, and his aides are worthy of a spot in history books.
  • Not only can he keep his cool, but he defines the word like no other gym-going, ESPN-watching president.

Obama's team is spinning his ambitious projects by saying he kept his campaign promises, like that one about getting a new pup.
Obama's team is spinning his ambitious projects by saying he kept his campaign promises, like that one about getting a new pup.   (AP Photo)
President-elect Barack Obama waves to pedestrians across the street as he leaves a gym in Philadelphia last winter. Aides are pushing stories that emphasize Obama's cool.
President-elect Barack Obama waves to pedestrians across the street as he leaves a gym in Philadelphia last winter. Aides are pushing stories that emphasize Obama's cool.   (AP Photo)
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White House aides are playing the game with relish, doling out made-to-order anecdotes and what-it-means analytical insights to help reporters write their 100 days pieces.
- Jim Vandehei and John F. Harris

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AnnieChrist
Apr 23, 09 2:32 PM CDT
Whether you agree with the WH spin or the pox news spin, you can bet that the talking heads and typists that pass for 'main stream media' will 'report' exactly what they are given. Don't expect those morons to come up with their own analysis or anything original. Reply
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paul123
Apr 23, 09 4:28 PM CDT
Here's my headline: FAIL Reply
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Caps
Apr 23, 09 5:21 PM CDT
And PaleRider, you have alreaey failed, as a right winger. Dummie.
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Mr.C
Apr 23, 09 9:19 PM CDT
you 2 are both being @$$s
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PaleRider
Apr 26, 09 7:13 AM CDT
@ Caps. I didn't even reply to this thread. If your going to try to attack me personally, at least try to sound intelligent. Your messiah has turn out to be a false prophet, even Chris Matthews is starting to see that.
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