Perino Disputes Reports That White House Snubs NYT

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino went on CNN Sunday to dispute recent reports that the White House has snubbed the New York Times. She argues that just because President Bush doesn't want to do a sit-down interview with the paper doesn't mean they don't get their questions answered:

KURTZ: But you are not shy about making clear when you think the coverage is unfair, and in fact, "New York Times" has not had an interview with the president in at least two or three years and correspondent Sheryl Stolberg said in an online chat on the "Times" Web site that White House officials are quite open about the fact that they have not done an interview because they don't like our coverage.

PERINO: Well, I think that I'll refrain from speaking about her individually but we have had some difficulties with the "New York Times"

and other candidates have had difficulties with that paper or other papers and you make decisions based on what you think will be the best possible way to get your message out.

KURTZ: Another way of putting that is "The Times" is being punished. You don't like the coverage, they don't have access to the president.

PERINO: I would disagree that they don't get the coverage they deserve.

Just because - there is a never a time when I don't respond to "The New York Times" ...

KURTZ: I'm not saying you don't answer their questions. I'm talking about having a sit down interview with the president of the United States.

PERINO: They get their questions asked - the president always calls on "The New York Times" at a news conference. But just because he doesn't want to spend an hour alone with Cheryl or her colleagues in the Oval Office I think doesn't mean that they're not getting the coverage that they deserve.

Comments

[Horus45]

Why is it that all Republican women have that same pinched face?

[robiform]

I see a future for Dana Perino at Faux Noise--they're dropping one of the blonde airheads from their airwaves, so she can fill right in. No one will know the difference!

[Tommygun2146]

I was just wondering if there was anyone else more vapid and ignorant as Sarah Palin, then I saw Dana Perino's smirking face. Thanks Huffpo.

[BBackSoon]

Just think, in a couple of months she will be out of a job but don’t worry about Dana. Some right wing whack job will give her a ‘Job’ making way too much money as payment for services rendered.

As always, remember not all Wh0res sell $ex.

[Vixter]

Smug, self-righteous, smarmy - and those are some of the adjectives that came to mind instantly. This admin. can't get out of office quick enough for my peace of mind. Let's just hope & pray that dubya doesn't get to do any more damage than he already has...even though he is trying his darn best to sell America to big business.

And Fixed-Not News has the audacity to complain that their questions weren't answered??

[JennyJay]

Perino is one of those people . . who, when you see them on TV you kind of gag, and quickly
change the channel. Exactly like Bush and Palin. It is their arrogant, smug attitude that rubs you wrong. They, all three are terribly stupid people, and are so dumb they don't even know how
dumb they are.

[saxmaniac]

This administration getr the coverage it deserves. That's why even it's Spokesperson has it completely backwards. This nightmare can't end fast enough.

[Keith52]

God she is so transparent.... in the bad way.

[HallStyle]

Who cares about this pathetic regime anyway. This is the beauty of Democracy. You get a chance every 4years to put an End to a Regime. We did that this year on Nov. 4th. We shouldn't be giving the BUSH administration what they want VALIDATION! He is a lame DUCK. We should only watch and make sure he doesn't abuse what little bit of power he still has.

http://www.hallstyle.blogspot.com

[buckbuck11]

"Get the coverage they deserve," indeed! Said with her characteristic self-righteous certitude, I'm sure. The last whimpers from the worst presidency in U.S. history.

[realpolitic]

The vapid and silly Perino lives in some fantasy world where Bush policies actually work and what they do is in the best interests of the country, instead of the very few. It is not. The Bush administration is one of the most hated and failed regimes ever and it is too bad that Perino does not recognize this fact with contrition.

[whatsthatsound]

Come here Dana. It's time for you to get what you deserve. And this is going to hurt me more than it does you.

[Bettysdad]

Fortunately, Dana Perino's party got the votes it deserves.

[stargazer13]

and so should the white house if you know what I mean

[KrisConwell]

Counting the days till I don't have to hear her spin any longer.