Obama Tells ABC’s Tapper, “I Ain’t Answering Your Question Until My Press Conference On Wednesday …”
This Morning’s “Sam”*
November 02, 2008 10:49 AM
Jake Tapper (ABC)
In Springfield, Mo., over the roar of the engine of O Force One. (Exclamation points convey shouting so as to be heard.)
ABC News: Senator Obama, what would you tell your Treasury Secretary do differently with the $700 billion?!
Obama: (laughs)
ABC News: It’s a substantive question!
Obama: It is! But Jake, we’re on a tarmac! That’s a pretty good question!
ABC News: Have a press conference then!
Obama: I will! On Wednesday!
Obama walks up the stairs to his plane.
And…scene.
* “Sams” are questions shouted on airplane tarmacs at politicians who try to avoid press conferences. They are named in tribute to the legendary Sam Donaldson.
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