TPM Reader MD weighs in on press coverage of the Obama kids:
Down the Memory Hole? Really?
The White House was firmly reminding the press of the “gentleman’s agreement” regarding the First family’s MINOR children. I am exasperated that this non story is being given an Orwellian twist. There is no THERE there.
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Newt comes to defense of white First Ladies everywhere. More soon …
Late Update: Newt demands apology from Obama for DeNiro’s remarks.
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Here’s his report.
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