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Media Cover Obama Like He's Ultimate A-List Celebrity

RealClear Politics, by Stuart Rothenberg Original Article

Posted By: Pluperfect- 4/20/2009 4:15:51 AM Post Reply

For the national media, Barack Obama isn't merely the president of the United States. He's so much more than that. Obama is a celebrity, and he and his family are covered that way. That means there is a heavy focus on the personal, making Obama the first "Entertainment Tonight president." First, it was Michelle's wardrobe. Then, it was the kids' school. Then it was Michelle's White House vegetable garden. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/04/20/_media_cover_obama_like_hes_ultimate_a-list_celebrity__96072.html