President Barack Obama on Friday acknowledged that some Americans don’t like him because of the color of his skin — but argued that the vast majority of his political opponents simply disagree with him on the merits of the issues.Obama, always the grown up. He says health care has become a proxy for worries that government is getting too big and that we don't have to assume the worse of people's motives. Conflict is catnip to the media. Preview of Obama on Face the Nation:
He offered that same answer – virtually word for word — to questions about race posed by some of the five Sunday show anchors he sat down with Friday at the White House.
To George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s “This Week,” Obama said, “Are there some people who don’t like me because of my race? I’m sure there are. Are there some people who voted for me only because of my race? There are probably some of those too.” Read more at Politico.
George S. previews his sit down with Obama here. Obama acknowledges that some people are frightened of government.
CNN preview:
Obama is doing five shows this weekend except for Fox. It's probably pointless to do Fox. Fox viewers who want to see Obama can tune to another station.
Bill O'Reilly is upset about that. So O'Reilly stokes the fire about the new missile defense strategy. O'Reilly also says he's not supporting a public option, contrary to what the left has been saying.
Chris Wallace says Obama's people are the "biggest bunch of cry babies." Like that's going to get you an interview.
O'Reilly and Wallace illustrate why Obama's probably not doing Fox. Watch it here.
Chris Wallace says Obama's people are the "biggest bunch of cry babies." Like that's going to get you an interview.
O'Reilly and Wallace illustrate why Obama's probably not doing Fox. Watch it here.
