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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:...
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Bonus Quote of the Day
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — "I will! On Wednesday!" -- Sen. Barack Obama, quoted by ABC News, when asked if he'll hold a press conference.

Obama Tells ABC’s Tapper, “I Ain’t Answering Your Question Until My Press Conference On Wednesday …”
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — 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 ...

Obama Promises Press Conference after the Election
GayPatriot — ... Now, we learn, via the indispensable Jake Tapper, that when asked how his Treasury Secretary, should he win on Tuesday, would handle the $700 billion set aside for a bailout of the financial industry, Obama promised a press conference on Wednesday, after the election. ...

Obama Will Tell You What He's Going to Do After He's Elected
Weekly Standard BlogJake Tapper reports that Obama says he'll answer questions from the press "on Wednesday".

Obama: No press conferences until Wednesday
Sister Toldjah — His moratorium on routine pressers continues. Where’s the outrage? Prior/Related: Is the Obama campaign “leashing” Joe Biden? Obama seeking more O campaign-friendly reporters for the final stretch? Gov. Palin’s traveling press availability better that Obama’s or Biden’s

Obama gags veep, wife, self
BatesLine — Fearing an election-losing gaffe, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama today banned himself from talking to the press about substantive issues until after the election . Previously, his vice presidential running mate Joe Biden and his wife Michelle Obama were muzzled to prevent more campaign damage. Should I hold my breath waiting for Peggy Noonan, Christopher Buckley, Rod Dreher, Kathleen Parker, et al., to express outrage or "deep concern" at Obama's refusal/inability to face tough questions?

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