Obamas First Press Conference

Why So Serious, Obama?

Benjamin Sarlin | Posted 05.25.2011

Benjamin Sarlin

Obama was dead serious in discussing the severity of the economic problems he will inherit. He began by responding to today's report showing unemployment at a 14-year high.

Obama's First Press Conference Turns To Dog Talk: "This Is A Major Issue"

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

CHICAGO -- President-elect Obama promised his daughters a puppy after the election, but finding one is proving to be a bit of a challenge. "This is a...

Lighten Up, America

Albert Brooks | Posted 05.25.2011

Albert Brooks

Go ahead, Mr. President-Elect, be who you are. That is the reason we voted for you. Don't let them, on the day of your first press conference, turn you into what we are so grateful to have finally gotten rid of.