Round Up of the Sunday Chatter
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on March 9th, 2009 4:34 am by HL
Round Up of the Sunday Chatter
If you missed the Sunday talk shows, CQ Politics notes the debate focused on the nation’s economy, the earmark process and President Obama’s budget proposals.
- OMB Director Orszag, Rep. Cantor on CNN’s State of the Union
- OMB Director Orszag, Rep. Boehner on CBS’s Face the Nation
- Sen. McCain, Gov. Kaine on Fox News Sunday
- Sens. McCaskill, Bayh, Shelby on ABC’s This Week
- Sens. Schumer, Graham on NBC’s Meet the Press
Obama’s Mind Reader
The Chicago Tribune profiles White House chief speechwriter Jon Favreau “who knows the president’s ideas and rhythms so well that Obama has called him a mind-reader.”
“The White House denied a request for an interview with Favreau. But aides said Obama’s speeches often begin with the president dictating his thoughts to Favreau and the speechwriter shaping them into a draft that is then passed back and forth between the two men.”
“With access to the president among the most valued resources in the White House, the importance Obama places on his oratory is apparent from his schedule. On most days, he meets personally with Favreau or other members of his speechwriting team to go over upcoming remarks.”
Quote of the Day
“I’m very spontaneous. Be prepared; you have no idea. Just buckle up and get ready to go.”
— RNC Chairman Michael Steele, quoted by the New York Times, “comparing working with him to riding a roller coaster without knowing when the next dip or curve might come.”
