Nancy Pelosi Cuts Short Press Conference, Makes "Beeline" For Obama During His DC Visit

CBS caught Senator Obama on Capitol Hill in a swarm of journalists today. CBS also reports that Speaker Pelosi jumped out of her weekly press briefing to greet the Senator. Read more below and watch video:

Sen. Barack Obama stepped into a swarm of superdelegates this morning when he visited the House of Representatives in the middle of a vote. Obama stayed on the floor for almost half an hour visiting with both Democrats and Republicans who looked completely star struck.

Even Speaker Nancy Pelosi left her weekly press briefing and made a beeline for the House floor to say hello. And the Capitol Hill press corps surrounded the House Chamber to catch him on his way out and fire questions about such an unusual move for a presidential candidate, even if he is a senator.

Comments

[redraymonds]

its over for hillary
obama 08

[NuttyProf]

I did NOT like that little fan-movie. Does anyone else see all this as a set up? This is one nervous Obama supporter, even if he looked real good, this is the sort of thing that breeds jealousy and resentment as well as impossible expectations.

[dulcis]

No, i liked it. He looked very cool and confident, and made a statement. Have more confidence please.

[naschkatze]

You are sounding like a concern troll.

[andyboy]

You have them catergorized?

[Jey]

And Bush means what to you? Come on dude, give the guy a break. I know it's hard to see someone who actually IS presidential after eight years of the Chimp in the oval office but how nice to have someone who will be willing to speak on the fly, and not having everything staged. Peace.

Obama 08

[WingsofCrystal]

If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.

[drzoon]

you have no idea what you are talking about

[Actionmac]

President Obama setting the tone...

[08timefortruth]

"On the House floor, he was quickly surrounded by well-wishers calling him, "Mr. President" and reaching out to pat him on the back or shake his hand. The glad-handers included a few Republicans and supporters of his Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton."

"He picked up the superdelegate support of at least two lawmakers: Rep. Brad Miller of North Carolina, where Obama handily won the primary on Tuesday, and Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington state."AP

GO OBAMA

[01202009]

I live in Washington and have been hounding Rick Larsen for months to support Senator Obama because of the overwhelming turnout for him in the caucuses. Now we still have two senators supporting Hillary: Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. These two need to wake up and smell the coffee.

[JavaCityGal]

Murray is close personal friends with Hillary, probably won't happen. I'm counting on Cantwell and Inslee to wake up and smell the coffee though. I mean, King County only went 70/30 Obama, yeesh.

[Testtubebaby]

Nice! :)

[08timefortruth]

"On the House floor, he was quickly surrounded by well-wishers calling him, "Mr. President" and reaching out to pat him on the back or shake his hand. The glad-handers included a few Republicans and supporters of his Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton."

"He picked up the superdelegate support of at least two lawmakers: Rep. Brad Miller of North Carolina, where Obama handily won the primary on Tuesday, and Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington state." AP

GO OBAMA

[shrugged]

And we will get results just like after Pelosi was made Speaker. 2006 really changed things? 2008 will also not make any difference. Want to bet on how many troops are in Iraq in 2012, following 4 years of Obama? Prepare to be disappointed.

[KillTheMessenger]

After Obama there will be close to zero US troops in Iraq. You will however see a hapless effort of UN troops to stabilize a failed US attempt at "nation building", a past-time of certain presidents which will go onto the rubble-pile of history, where it rightly belongs.

[plainsman]

I expect to see a "surge" of mercenaries as well. Reduce the troop presence, increase the duties of Blackwater/Dyncorp/AEGIS, etc.

[Robespierre]

"Prepare to be disappointed"

If you're a repub, you'll definitely be disappointed! If you're an American, you'll be HAPPY!

[Scarllatti]

You are simply a KILL JOY!!!!

[RThM]

I've been disappointed for a very long time but somehow I think it can't get any worse than the last eight years. I'm perfectly willing to take the chance on Obama after seeing just how well he has organized and lead on campaign.

[JavaCityGal]

"I'm perfectly willing to take the chance on Obama after seeing just how well he has organized and lead on campaign."

Very smart.

[txgal44]

Dude, you sound depressed.

[cls105]

i can't wait until he's president.

[RHCNYC]

Oh snap...
I just caught a glimpse of our future president looking very presidential. :)

[Nolewoman]

YES!!!!

[JiminNC]

Looks presidential to me!

[controversy101]

So what! President Bush held a meeting to console the Republicans after they miscalculated the elections. Where's that report? This isn't news' it's time-wasting.

[zreeb]

They know who the man is.

[LeviCro]

they know a winner when they see one..... and they know a whiner... though they didnt see her...

[HopeandChange]

Does she work for the people of the United States or does she work for Obama?

[CaptainSunshine]

After November, she'll work for both.

[halyscomet]

Great answer!

[Merin]

Zing!

[SCG]

United States try it.