Media Desperate to Get Near Santa Claus

I'm sure it's Santa they want to see, or could it be a chance to bask in the reflected glory of The One:

OVERHEARD: White House phone lines being lit up by a surprising number of reporters of all stripes angling for an invite to the White House holiday party – even reporters who don’t have a White House beat. The calls started months ago and are only increasing in intensity. The pressure is coming to a head because the invites are going to go out pretty soon.

Memo to White House - I'm available, but I'm not gonna make one of those groveling phone calls. You know where to reach me.