April Ryan asked WH Press Secretary Gibbs: "Why has Obama not met with Congressional Black Caucus?

[KoKo]

He hemmed and hawed...he sputtered and finally said "I don't have the President's forward schedule for the next month."

DISGUSTING! OBAMA HAS MET WITH REPUGS OVER AND OVER...but NOT with the CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS? The most LIBERAL of the DEMS? What is he WAITING FOR? April has to ASK?

Here's April's Background...(BTW: Many of you might remember April (along with Helen Thomas) the most Probing Questions of all Bush WH Press Secretaries through the EIGHT YEARS THAT DISGUSTING "POS" (who was our "selected" President) was in Power!

April's BIO:

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April Ryan, White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), is a 23-year journalism veteran who has worked in that capacity since January 1997. During her tenure as White House correspondent, Ryan has conducted one-on-one interviews with President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, President Bill Clinton, Senator Hillary Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Senator John Kerry, Senator Barack Obama and a host of other dignitaries. Ryan has been credited by a White House historian as having the most radio interviews with President Bill Clinton during his White House years.

In February of 2008, Ryan conducted an exclusive interview on Africa with President Bush in the White House Oval Office. Ryan also conducted a one-on-one with South African President Thabo Mbeki. She has traveled to Africa on numerous Presidential missions with President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and President George W. Bush. Ryan’s exclusive coverage of Presidential visits to Africa and first-hand viewpoints were utilized in a 10-part AURN series that centered on Clinton's historic six nations African tour and was broadcast in June 1998. An exclusive interview with then First Lady Hillary Clinton followed and excerpts from the interview were not only broadcast in the news on AURN's SBN and AUN networks, but was also featured on the CBS evening news, among other national television and radio broadcasts.

Ryan traveled aboard Air Force One and interviewed President and Mrs. Bush while flying to the Gulf Coast for the Hurricane Katrina one year anniversary. In 2006, Ryan traveled with the First Lady to Mississippi where Mrs. Bush met with New Orleans Hurricane Katrina survivors. In September 2005, Ryan flew to Haiti with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and reported on America’s support for democratic elections and while there – due to the volatile political climate – was under the protection of the United Nations Blue Helmet Security forces. .

In addition to her White House coverage, Ryan also hosts “The White House Report,” a daily feature broadcast over hundreds of AURN affiliated stations nationwide. The Baltimore native has also utilized her journalistic prowess beyond the steps of Capitol Hill and has traveled to China and Switzerland for newsworthy events. In September 2005, Ryan’s breaking news coverage with First Lady Laura Bush was also highlighted on NBC’s Today show. Additionally, many of Ryan’s breaking news stories and interviews have also been spotlighted on ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC and FOX as well as in some of the nation’s top newspapers.

Ryan is an esteemed member of the National Press Club and serves on the newsmakers committee. She has also garnered numerous professional accolades to include receiving an American Swiss Foundation Young Leader Award in 2004 and being named one of the Outstanding Young Women in America in 1997.

Ryan began her radio career in Baltimore, MD where she worked for several radio stations including WXYV-FM where she served as news director. She is a graduate of Morgan State University and resides in Maryland with her husband and two daughters.



http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:TjBu465kywMJ:www.aurn.com/networks/renaissance/whitehouse_report.asp+Who+is+April,+White+House+Reporter&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=us&client=firefox-a

[Thrill]

1. He's only been in office for 2 weeks. Can people give the guy a chance?

I'm sure the Hispanic Caucus would like to meet with him to. As well as several others, but Jeesh, can the guy get settled. If people haven't noticed he's been really busy

[KoKo]

7. I would agree with you...BUT...have the Repugs and McCorporate Media given him a chance?

Why shouldn't the people who voted him in OFFICE get a CHANCE? :shrug: Can you tell me WHY we get the BACK SEAT ON THE BUS?

[Thrill]

11. Back Seat? Huh? He hasn't spoken with individual groups like this yet.

He's spoken to the Republicans as a whole and the Democrats as a whole. And then the leaders of each party.

Again I'm sure the Hispanic Caucus, the Blue Dog Caucus, etc.....would like meetings but he's trying to get this package passed.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

18. I voted for him! And he hasn't met with ME yet! I'm OUTRAGED!

He's been president for almost two whole weeks and he's failed to meet with all the people who elected him. Who the hell does he think he is?

Heavy :sarcasm:

[sohndrsmith]

62. Everything about your post is a thing of beauty... : ) n/t

[Tarheel_Dem]

59. Could it possibly be that Obama doesn't have to work the refs of the CBC?

The CBC will vote with the President, just as they always vote with the Dem President. He has to win over the opposition. What, pray tell, would he need to meet with the CBC about, at this stage? For a photo op? You and Ms. Ryan (even with her esteemed resume) need to get over yourselves.

[defendandprotect]

55. Obama has been making executive decisions in Nov, Dec, Jan . . .

and we're now headed to February --

If you know what's up, you know that the Black Causus is the place to go for information,

truth -- sanity!

[sniffa]

2. WHY? BECAUSE HE'S BLACK?

WHAT'S THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING

[defendandprotect]

56. Respect . . . you don't have to be "black" to talk with black caucus . . . !!!

[Kittycat]

3. JFC - He's met with ALL of them. Just not a single faction of them.

Give it a rest. Really - he's been in office for 2 weeks. Take your whining to FR.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Oh, fer fuck's sake...

Can't we let the guy unpack?

[Captain Hilts]

5. He didn't go to Tavis Smiley's Black State of the Union either....nt

[CatWoman]

8. and some here fell all over their shoes defending him for it

[stillcool]

30. Yeah..I remember that..

how dare he not attend Smiley's gig, and offer to send his wife <gasp> instead.

[ecstatic]

42. And rightfully so. Tavis was pro-Clinton and still has not fully

embraced President Obama.

[Captain Hilts]

45. But his forum is an annual thing that most candidates attend. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. Is he obligated to attend these events BECAUSE HE'S BLACK?

Or can he at least unpack his stuff first?

[Captain Hilts]

16. No, just pointing out it's not a priority for him. That's all. nt

[KoKo]

21. Why is the Black Democratic Caucus NOT a Priority for President Obama?

:shrug: I must not have understood your post.

[Captain Hilts]

25. He hasn't met them yet suggests that is so.

Hard to say.

[Hugabear]

58. Because there are other much more pressing priorities

Biggest economic crisis since Great Depression
Iraq
Afghanistan
Guantanamo & ending Bush's torture policies
Israeli/Palestinian conflict in Gaza
Ice storm in Kentucky

Just to name a few. Which one of these would you say is a lesser priority?

[bertman]

29. cool screen name, VO. Also, I agree with your comment..

[bdamomma]

40. .......................

:thumbsup:

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. Because it's physically impossible to meet with every person and group in 12 days.

Go find something relevant to bitch and scrunch your undies about.

[KoKo]

22. The Black "Progressive Democratic Caucus" is NOT a priority?

:eyes:

[stillcool]

31. Why would the President's priority be

the "Progressive Black Caucus"?

[Rabrrrrrr]

34. How do you know it's not a priority? And why should it be, anyway?

Maybe it's a priority, but, given the economic and war-based bullshit in the world going on, maybe it's not a fucking TOP priority.

I sure as hell don't think it is. Obama has a country to keep from sinking right now. Bail water first and plug holes. Then he can go hang out with the passengers.

And perhaps the even greater question is - should we be poutraged about it, or should we ask the Progressive Democratic Caucus if they're outraged?

Because if they don't care, then you look pretty goddamned silly winding your underwear up over this.

[KoKo]

46. Do you really know WHO the BLACK CAUCUS IS? What Ignorance!!

"Google" them...then you might understand the Democratic Values the Black Caucus has fought for for YEARS in the US House of Representatives! Sheesh...!

[Hugabear]

50. He's been in office TWO WEEKS. I can think of a couple of things that are much higher priorities

For starters, trying to get something done about the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. Then there is Guantanamo, trying to undo a lot of the policies his predecessor put in place. Let's not forget about the Israeli/Gaza conflict, Iraq, Afghanistan, the severe cold weather in Kentucky and other parts of the country, etc.

Gee, do you think that perhaps Obama might have a few higher priorities right now than to meet with the Congressional Black Caucus? Just because he hasn't met with them YET, why would anybody assume that he is deliberately snubbing them?

[Rabrrrrrr]

53. Talk about your basic non sequitors. Obviously, you are a nutcase.

Answer my question; don't attack me as though I am an ignorant piece of shit. Of course I know who the Progresive Black Democratic Caucus is - don't insult me.

I find your post utterly offensive. Utterly fucking offensive. It's a personal attack of the worst kind.

I'd alert on you, but I am a mature person.



Anyway, I don't argue with children. When you choose to grow up, I shall gladly engage you in discourse.

Until then, enjoy your myopia and your tantrum-based rhetorical style.

[sniffa]

67. "Obviously, you are a nutcase"

:thumbsup:

[Hugabear]

10. Because he hates black people

He's only half black, you know.

:sarcasm:

Just because he hasn't done so yet, do you really think there's some ulterior motive there? That he's deliberately snubbing them?

As for meeting with rethugs, could it be that he's doing so because he's the President, and that's one of the things that Presidents do - meet with members of the opposition party? And perhaps that he's trying to get this economic stimulus bill passed, and he's trying to get their support?

[KoKo]

47. What a disgusting "border line" Racist" comment. Get thee gone...!

[hileeopnyn8d]

12. Ahh, April Ryan

She's the one that asked why he wasn't taking a pay cut at the first press conference. And wasn't he in the Congressional Black Caucus?

[calimary]

15. She's also the dingbat who asked bush in the first flush of war "how does your faith

sustain you?"

:puke: :banghead: :silly: :eyes:

BTW - Welcome to DU!

[hileeopnyn8d]

19. Right

that too! She better not ever ask Obama that question. blech.

Thanks for the welcome!

[Hekate]

64. I remember it well. I yelled at the tv machine and wanted to throw things.

:argh:

Hekate

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

13. Has the congressional black caucus asked for an audience w/ Obama?

My guess is that Obama hates black people.

It's the only logical explanation.

[tammywammy]

20. Agreed

He clearly loves republicans and hates black people. It's official now.

[KoKo]

23. Apparently ...so...otherwise why would April have asked?

:shrug:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

27. Because she's a stupid worthless fuck?

[Rabrrrrrr]

35. Because she likes to be poutraged?

Your conclusion is illogical and unsupportable with the data at hand.

[Tarheel_Dem]

60. Anyone who knows the o.p.'s history knows that she has a bone to pick...

with Obama's candidacy, and then he had the nerve to actually go & get elected. April & Tavis should both be run out of town. I'm glad he was run off the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and I haven't had to listen to his whiny ass since.

[Baltoman991]

37. Because

the freaking media knows it's easier to ask assinine questions like that so they can continue to overlook the dying soldiers in Iraq, you know, the war they defend to this day.

[philk17088]

14. Busy

I say he was and is a bit busy trying to stop the mugging by the repubes.
Why would he take a time out to meet with a group that sings from the same song book?

[calimary]

17. Welcome to DU!

Yeah, he could be a little busy at the moment.

Just a guess...

:eyes:

For the Love of God, let the guy get settled!!!

[KoKo]

24. "Song Book's who Elected You!" n/t

[TTUBatfan2008]

26. April Ryan?

You mean the lady who asked if Obama would take a pay cut because she doesn't understand the difference between a pay cut and a pay raise freeze, and that neither the President nor the Congress have the power to cut the President's salary while he's in office?

[KoKo]

28. April Ryan is one of the "Best of Reporters" who does ask the TOUGH QUESTIONS...

and if the background I posted isn't enough to give her creds with Dems then do your own GOOGLE to see what she's about and you will find much Repug Pushback...but MORE Dems who applaud her probity.

[firedupdem]

44. April Ryan is a piece of shit. n/t

[treestar]

66. Not the "tough questions." These two examples show she

asks the "idiotic, shit-stirring questions" designed to bring attention to herself and not the facts.

[ShortnFiery]

32. April Ryan?!? This is the same news shill that asked if Obama was going to cut his own pay.

She's working for the ruling elite. IMNSHO she doesn't give a rat's ass about him meeting with The Black Caucus - merely to "stir up shit" for her masters in the M$M. :thumbsdown:

[KoKo]

33. Can you give a Link where April Ryan is a RW McCorporate Media Shill?

It would be much appreciated.

[ContinentalOp]

36. "Why did President Obama meet with the Congressional Black Caucus...

but not with Congressional Republicans who want to reach a deal with him on this stimulus package?" etc.

See, he can't win either way.

[BlooInBloo]

38. Clearly Obama's betrayal extrends to being a race-traitor.

:rofl:

Ok - lol'd myself.

[Number23]

39. Are you for real?

[ecstatic]

41. Nice try...

I respect April Ryan, but as far as I know there has not been a CBC event that President Obama has declined. So I'm going to go with FAIL for Ryan this time around; and EPIC FAIL for you trying to pretend to be concerned.

[firedupdem]

43. Fuck April Ryan...she's a fucking idiot. She licked bush's fucking

asshole out and has had nothing but smart shit to say about our President. She was the idiot asking if President Obama would take a pay cut. She's a fucking idiot. Meet with them regarding what? The stimulus package? What the fuck is she talking about? The fucking country is dying...nobody has time for dumb ass questions and insinuations right about now.

**on edit....fuck Tavis too. President Obama is the President of the United States of America not just the black people's President.**

[KoKo]

48. She was one of the FEW who got all over Bushies ASS asking questions about

Why are we in Iraq? What about the Valerie Plame/Joe Wilson Case and Pentagon Papers and on and on.

Maybe, that asshole David Gregorie is more your style of WH Reporter....?

[firedupdem]

52. Did she ask him that before or after asking what prayers he says

for the country? She's useless as is David Gregory. I'm sure David Gregory would at least understand how the President is paid.

Asking a question regarding meeting with the congressional black caucus, two weeks into the presidency is downright dumb. Has some sort of invitation been put out there that the President isn't responding to? Why should he meet with the black caucus opposed to the Hispanic caucus?

That question was divisive and not bright. She was just searching for something to ask and instead of asking a bright question she chose yet another dumb one.

[ecstatic]

49. LOL

Love the edit for Tavis. I generally like him but he has acted very funky with regard to Obama.

[firedupdem]

51. I don't listen to him anyway. The country has

spoken. Those who can't deal with it need to get over it.

[Tarheel_Dem]

61. That's because Tavis was too busy kissing Clinton ass, and Obama

didn't need him to reach out the black community. I don't know, but somewhere along the line Tavis became convinced that he was some sort of black opinion leader, and he got dealt a reality check during the primary season. I doubt Tavis has much of an audience left. He's got a lot of fence mending to do. Personally, he's dead to me.

[defendandprotect]

54. Black Caucus is the legitimate part of the Democratic Party --

it knows what's going on and acts like it --!!!

They have quite some stories to tell, if only someone would let them!!

[MadBadger]

57. Didnt she also ask the dumb question if Obama would lead by example and cut his own pay

which legally isnt up to him of course.

[sohndrsmith]

63. What I'm more curious about is why YOU care about his meeting with this one particular

group - the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.? I'm curious....and you probably have an extremely good reason.

[treestar]

65. I am already sick of this "reporter"

an ignorant POS who just tries to stir up anti-Obama crap at a time when this country has serious problems. She is the one who insisted Obama's salary be cut because he put a pay freeze on staff making 100K or more. Now this.

I bet she thinks these are "tough questions."

How do these people rise so high? Oh, I know. The Chimpadministration.