BartenderElite
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It's so refreshing, and it reminds me of how things used to be under "normal" administrations - both Republican and Democrat.
First, just getting back to regular press briefings. That should really be a minimum obligation we put on the WH - to always be communicating. They're there to serve us, and should be reporting to us as most of us would report to our bosses or management.
But Psaki brings such intelligence & honesty to the role. Desperate conservatives have immediately called out the "I have to circle back" comment that we see on 1 out of every 50 or so questions. Please. PS's aren't omniscient, and if there is a new issue that hasn't been fully vetted in the Oval, they shouldn't riff on it.
Most importantly, she doesn't treat the press like the enemy. If you watch the pressers, it's not softball city - the media is SUPPOSED to be tough, and the WH is supposed to be accountable. But there is a different tone and level of information when the WH doesn't feel threatened by the media, and when there is a mutual respect for each other's jobs and responsibilities.
It's something that always existed prior to Trump - not just in Dem admins.
First, just getting back to regular press briefings. That should really be a minimum obligation we put on the WH - to always be communicating. They're there to serve us, and should be reporting to us as most of us would report to our bosses or management.
But Psaki brings such intelligence & honesty to the role. Desperate conservatives have immediately called out the "I have to circle back" comment that we see on 1 out of every 50 or so questions. Please. PS's aren't omniscient, and if there is a new issue that hasn't been fully vetted in the Oval, they shouldn't riff on it.
Most importantly, she doesn't treat the press like the enemy. If you watch the pressers, it's not softball city - the media is SUPPOSED to be tough, and the WH is supposed to be accountable. But there is a different tone and level of information when the WH doesn't feel threatened by the media, and when there is a mutual respect for each other's jobs and responsibilities.
It's something that always existed prior to Trump - not just in Dem admins.