Hold For The President: Obama Makes Dozens Of Calls Daily

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This is just so refreshing!


To Keep in Touch, Obama Picks Up the Phone

By JEFF ZELENY
Published: March 4, 2009


WASHINGTON — President Obama may like his Blackberry, but he loves the telephone.

Whether he has a few spare minutes in the Oval Office, sitting aboard Air Force One or waiting in the wings before delivering a speech, he often picks up the phone and makes a call or two. On some days, aides say, Mr. Obama makes at least two dozen calls in an attempt to stay connected to — and glean information from — the outside world.

The telephone habits of the president came to light late last week when Mr. Obama unexpectedly called George W. Bush to inform him of the administration’s plan to remove most combat troops from Iraq over the next 19 months. That call, like many of those made to others in recent weeks by the new president, took the recipient by surprise.

The calls have not only been going out to members of Congress, governors and other dignitaries, but also to an array of experts who Mr. Obama has long been turning to for counsel and guidance.

“The president is reading and receiving a lot of information, but he still likes to pick up the phone and talk to people,” said Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary, who is often in the room when Mr. Obama is making calls. “Asking questions or getting ideas, you get instant feedback. And most of all, you can stay connected.”

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/04/us/04web-zeleny-1.html?_r=1

[liberal N proud]

1. I am glad this guy is our President during these times

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2. Our President is an outgoing personable

guy who doesn't have an arrogant bone in his body.