Obama Says Some Are Racist

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.

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.

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:

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.

Michelle Obama Speaks on Healthcare Reform Sept. 18

Michelle Obama tells the story about Sasha's early trip to the emergency room:

From the Office of the First Lady:

Mrs. Obama will amplify the President's message on the need for health insurance reform and its impact on women and families by participating in an event featuring stories about women and families affected by the current health care system. The First Lady will deliver remarks. This 11:00 AM event will be pooled press and located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Via Politico.

Today, Jake Tapper wonders if Obama is over exposed--again. It also appears that he was snubbed by the White House in Obama's media blitz this weekend. (Watch Jake Tapper here) That's probably because ABC (Terry Moran) not only tweeted Obama's remarks about Kanye but also gave the audio, or leaked the audio, to TMZ, which is now becoming the standard in journalism. Once TMZ had it, it went out to all media outlets yesterday. ABC will probably never get to hear any off-the-cuff remarks or personal remarks from Obama again because ABC violated the off-the-record ethic.

On overexposure, the White House is right. Half of the country is oblivious to what's going on in health reform or only has a sketchy idea. Obama has to continue to hammer home factual information because the information that many people have is simply garbage.