http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/40611053%2340611053#40611053
Whats weird is Obama ditching halfway through.
I think "symbolic" is the word you are looking for, not weird.
Good description from the POV of a reporter in the press conference:
http://newsflavor.com/politics/us-politics/the-ulsterman-report-what-happened-during-the-clinton-obama-closed-door-meeting/
Considering that Clinton also had to deal with a strongly Republican Congress, Obama should keep close ties with him anyway.
Obama, for his own image, shouldn't have joint impromptu press conferences with him
Clinton's a good example of not having a two term limit.
And, with Telarus' link, it points out that Clinton takes questions under the title of Mr. President. It's customary that once you become president, you continue to be called Mr. President even after your term ends. Though, the setting is very odd.
Not only should you not have impromptu press conferences with him. You shouldn't have those press conferences, and then leave. Bubba is the former President. Obama is the current President. I mean, if he wants to turn the keys over already, do it right. Resign and give the gig to Biden. The fuckin Christmas party and the First Lady can wait until after you finish your job.
Quote from: Rev. What's-His-Name? on December 13, 2010, 03:53:13 PM
Not only should you not have impromptu press conferences with him. You shouldn't have those press conferences, and then leave. Bubba is the former President. Obama is the current President. I mean, if he wants to turn the keys over already, do it right. Resign and give the gig to Biden. The fuckin Christmas party and the First Lady can wait until after you finish your job.
Point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdMMzwMqqLQ&feature=sub
Once again NMA finds a way to make sense of it all.