The Owner Meets the Players

One of the commenters at Don Surber's blog had a pretty accurate description of Barack Obama's walkabout in the press room yesterday, and event that turned into a staredown of a reporter who dared to ask a substantive question:

Who can blame Obama for acting like a team owner visiting his locker room after a big win?

Exactly. Obama's little trip to the press room was just like the big boss taking a walk through the factory floor to shake hands with the little people. Except for one big problem - the press doesn't actually work for Obama (I know, it's often hard to tell). Given the irritation the press is feeling after these first couple days, this little run in will make them a little less charitable toward The One.

I fully expect to hear Obama announce that "this was not the press I used to know".