White House admits first blogger to news briefing

[Thor_MN]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/03/07/w.h.blogger.ap/index.html

Monday, March 7, 2005 Posted: 6:15 PM EST (2315 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With an official credential hanging from his neck, a young man stepped into the White House briefing room Monday as perhaps the first blogger to cover the daily press briefings.

Garrett M. Graff, 23, writes Fishbowl D.C., a Web log about the news media in Washington. He decided to see if he could get a daily pass for a briefing after a recent controversy raised questions about White House access and who is a legitimate reporter.

Graff said he got his pass after a week of asking. "The briefing room ought to be an inclusive place," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said.

[MSgt213]

1. Yea, I will bet it's more inclusive now he's trying to cover his ass.

[Zhade]

3. Maybe something good could come from GannonGate?

NT!

[IndyPriest]

2. "Well, of course. We've ALWAYS let in the alternative media

What's your problem?"

[uppityperson]

4. I'm happy they finally got their pass. About time.

"That attracted scrutiny from liberal bloggers, who linked Guckert with Web sites containing gay pornography." I wrote CNN about the difference between porn and prostitution, and the difference between linking JimmyJeff and his showing us his all. There's a link at the bottom of the page under contact us. Have fun.

[Rose Siding]

5. "The two went up to McClellan's office to chat. "

That's odd.

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