Serving Whitman County since 1877

Bob Franken

I used to go to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, but wouldn’t now, even if I was invited, which I’m not. It has evolved into a country-come-to-town grabfest where those who skulk around Washington’s power centers mingle with Hollywood stars, corporate sponsors and their political sources, playing like they’re exciting, or even interesting.

One of the highlights, though, is the speech from the president, where the chief executive pretends he likes the press while making remarks dripping with sarcastic, and might I add funny, one-liners. Barack Obama didn’t disappoint.

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