Whose seat shoud Helen Thomas get . . .

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for President Kerry's first (of many) live press conferences?

[rpannier]

1. Which ever seat

PUTS HER FRONT AND CENTER.

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2. carl cameron

[Jack Rabbit]

3. The senior correspondent traditionally sits front and center

That is where she should be.

I would like to see either the new Press Secrectary or President Kerry himself personally escort Ms. Thomas to that seat.

[mhollis]

4. The Venerable Ms. Thomas

has unfortunately retired. And I cannot imagine her allowing herself to be drafted for Press Secretary by anyone.

It is unfortunate that she has retired, as Bush has been able to get away with removing credentials from reporters who ask him embarrassing questions. Like the one in the fall before we attacked Iraq: "Mr. President, how much is this war going to cost?" (Answer) "I'll tell you later."

I am shocked that he was allowed to get away with that but in our desire to get the story we lose sight of the fact that what Bush is doing amounts to censorship. He allows only those who don't ask him hard questions to attend. Of course, as time goes on, all the questions are hard questions.

[SoCalDem]

5. She "retired" from UPI when Moon bought them, but she still

attends the press conferences and occasionallygets called upon.. She STARTED out in front, and Ari/Scott MOVED her to the back so they would not have to call on her.. Petty, vindictive bastards..both.

[goddess40]

6. Love Helen

She should get whatever seat she wants.