At the Jen Psaki press conference a reporter asked how come Biden is meeting with republicans

[still_one]

first, but no Democrats, and that Democrats are complaining about that. Jen Psaki asked the reporter which Democrats are upset about this, and the reporter hemmed and hawed and said no one specifically, but he hears it in the hallway. I call BS on that reporter. Jen Psaki also made it clear that Joe Biden is in close contact with the Democratic leaders, and will be meeting with them also

[wcmagumba]

1. I saw that, the ole "people are saying" response...Total BS hack question...nt

[StarfishSaver]

2. She handled it beautifully. Asked him who was saying it and when he refused to say, she shot back

with "People are saying it in the hallways. Got it."

[still_one]

7. Yes, it was perfect, and you could see the reporter was totally unprepared for that. It is so

refreshing to see someone think on their feet

[Johnny2X2X]

15. That stuff crept into normal via FOX News

No reporter with any professionalism at all would use "many people are saying" just a couple decades ago. It's not valid reporting and doesn't mean standards. You could cite an opinion poll, or state "Senator Jones says this", or even at worst, "several democrats have said to me."

Glad to see the administration trying to root that garbage out.

And "many people are saying" became a Trumpism, I reject Trumpism lingo and so should you, it's part of their effort to create a false reality. I try not to say "Fake News" ever as well. I only say "many people are saying" as a way to make fun of Trump for saying it all the time.

[MacKasey]

38. She could have added that means just you or nobody

That should be the first response when they say "Some people say"
And if they don't respond, say "you just made that up"

[whttevrr]

45. ha ha ha +1

She is awesome!

[Cha]

50. lol.. I like her!

[uponit7771]

58. She's sharp

[Ohiogal]

3. She gave the best answer!

I’m so sick of right wingers making up unfounded rumors that get repeated over and over again until the feeble minded start thinking they’re true. Call them out on the facts! Good for Jen!

[TheBlackAdder]

46. Reporter, "Democrats are complaining!" Psaki, "Which ones?" Reporter, "Homina Homina Homina"

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[BlueJac]

4. Why not name names, not people are saying.

Total bs question

[Cuthbert Allgood]

32. There is the real possibility he doesn't have authority to name the person.

Just because he didn't name someone didn't mean he didn't talk to someone.

And I'm not saying anyone is unhappy, but some journalists are actually journalists.

[Hekate]

39. There are phrases for that, such as "I have it on background," and "He spoke off the record"....

This reporter claims to have overheard gossip in the hallways. That would not have passed the smell test of any good editor in a newspaper.

Jen Psaki is quick and sharp. She doesn’t do insults, but she also doesn’t accept any bs.

[Cha]

52. Yeah, reporter was NOT prepared to be

questioned on who said it.

He "..heard it in the hallways.." is Not a good enough answer.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

60. Exactly right. That response was pretty clearly not from someone who

didn't want to share their source. It was from someone who just didn't have a source.

[Pantagruel]

5. "reporter" from which media outlet?

Might explain the question?

[still_one]

8. I am curious where that reporter is from also

[Popcorn 51]

9. I think it was Hans Nichols - NBC. not sure.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

11. She called him "Hans". so probably. EDIT - I rewound it & did not hear "Hans"

Also I googled Hans Nichols & images do not match.

EDIT for accuracy.

[Cha]

51. TY for the research! I'm curious where

he's from, too.

[still_one]

13. Definitely not Hans Nichols. He is at the press conference, but it wasn't him

[AnotherMother4Peace]

16. Correct. I google Hans Nichols & images do not match this reporter.

[luvtheGWN]

22. Maybe (probably) it was Peter Doocy.

[still_one]

25. Hans was where a gray suit, this guy was wearing either a dark blue or black suit

[underpants]

28. Ed O'Keefe. CBS.

[still_one]

33. ya got it!!! thanks

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_O%27Keefe

[underpants]

29. Ed O'Keefe CBS

[Ferrets are Cool]

18. It honestly doesn't matter. All the networks and many of the "reporters" are

guilty of this tactic. It's great to see someone get called on it.

[Cha]

53. It matters to me for future reference..

the Thread says it's Ed O'Keefe CBS.

[malaise]

6. Something is seriously wrong with M$Greedia

They are not interested in news - divide and rule for ratings

[Cozmo]

36. Unfortunately, this is true

It's so insulting, the media thinks there are playing to a bunch of nitwits. No respect for their viewers. We see you, we know you and we are not fools.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

10. Many people are saying that reporters sniff butts in the hallways. Champ and Major have no comment.

[Collimator]

43. Touche!

Or tushie, whatever.

[Laelth]

12. Psaki rocks! k&r n/t

-Laelth

[AnotherMother4Peace]

14. Rather than assuming he was truth telling, Ms. Psaki asked if he would like to call out those

Democrats. He paused and said something about it's been talked about, there's been concern. She smiled and replied, so you heard it in the hallways (paraphrased). She then continued to give a professional, honest answer.

edit to add more accurate paraphrasing.

[Ferrets are Cool]

17. I love the response. They need to be handled this way from now on.

Demand specifics.

[George II]

19. Exactly, Biden has been meeting or speaking with Democrats almost every day, even weeks before....

....the Inauguration.

Just spreading vile rumors that aren't true, I'm sure.

[ProfessorGAC]

20. She Did Well!

I would guess the reason is that Biden is on the phone with dem leadership 4 times a day. Each!

[yonder]

21. There's a new sherriff in town. She is so refreshing.

Great way to cut to the chase.

[Kaleva]

23. a reporter trying to create a story.

[NurseJackie]

24. Was the reporter from Politico?

[still_one]

26. I have no idea Jackie

[underpants]

27. It was Ed O'Keefe of CBS

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Per the all powerful Twitter. And they were right.

[NurseJackie]

34. For obvious reasons, I won't say what I'm thinking.

[a kennedy]

37. Oh my gawd........can you please either miniature this down, or find a much, much smaller photo.

that's just way to large and with no warning.

[SunSeeker]

40. LOL

[underpants]

48. It does take some time to load even in my phone.

I’ll see what I can find.

[Cha]

54. According to posts upthread it's

Ed O'Keefe from CBS.

[NurseJackie]

55. Thanks. I saw.

I would have expected better from a venerable network like CBS.

[Cha]

57. Yeah, Ed O'Keefe is going to have

to step UP his game if he's going to make statements to Jen Psaki!

[yaesu]

30. I heard it through the grapevine MSM, doesn't surprise me. nt

[still_one]

35. .............................

[IronLionZion]

31. Some People Are Saying

that reporters should go back to reporting news instead of this BS.

[SunSeeker]

41. The White House press is learning lazy, unsubstantiated Trumpisms don't fly in front of Psaki.

They will have to be prepared to do their job, like Psaki is, or risk public humiliation.

[Cha]

56. +1 Yeah the WHPC will have to Step

UP their game!

[uponit7771]

59. +1,

[SayItLoud]

42. tRUMP: " a lot of people are saying"

that makes it "TRUE". It's MAGAaat speak. Pure BS.

[BobTheSubgenius]

44. Your Liberal Media, ladies and gentlemen!

Hard at work to make sure nothing ever changes. Slow, satisfying and effective progress doesn't sell papers, or increase your share of the cume.

Conflict does. "It's interesting when people die, we love dirty laundry..."

[ailsagirl]

47. Some people simply thrive on stirring things up

I think we often pay too much attention to it-- we oughtn't

(It's clear I'm talking about the confused reporter, I hope)

[Cha]

49. Good on Jen.. Call out the reporters' BULLSHITE.