“This is the oddest thing I do every day,” Gibbs said. (reuters photo)
Yes, yeah, OK — we admit. Beltway sometimes harshes on White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. It’s nothing personal. In the early days, we found his briefing style rather somniferous. And our attendance at those briefings really isn’t what it should be. And sometimes we go on cable and sniff about something Robert said. And other times we just avoid him, and seek out Josh or Burton.
But when Robert is droll, we must pause for tribute.
From today’s collective press corps thrombosis over tomorrow’s personnel announcement:
QUESTION: The East Room is very often the site of visits of dignitaries and heads of states and important visitors. Why is this event in the East Room tomorrow?
GIBBS: Because I saw animals pairing up in the Rose Garden, based on all the rain.
And:
GIBBS:…. I think in many ways — you know, some people will stay longer. Some people will — will leave. Again, I think it’s largely — I think it is much more of the normal course and rhythm…
QUESTION: What about the press secretaries?
GIBBS: They have an amazing stamina.
