Not a move by a political correspondent, but it counts nonetheless. “Former Washington Post film critic Desson Thomson will join the Obama administration and head to London as a speechwriter for Ambassador Louis Susman,” a big Obama fundraiser, Washington Post “Federal Eye” blogger Ed O'Keefe reported on Monday in a post I saw highlighted on DCRTV.com.
O'Keefe elaborated: “Thomson, who grew up in Surrey, England, worked for The Post from 1983 to 2008, most recently as a film critic for the Weekend and Style sections.”
By O'Keefe's count, “Thomson is one of at least 14 journalists to join the Obama administration, with virtually all of them serving in a communications capacity,” and, intriguingly, O'Keefe asserted “other reporters at national outlets are known to be considering similar roles.”
My Revolving Door list from late July of last year when it stood at 12. MRC BiasAlert item updated with a 13th revolver.
Thomson's Web site touts:
My name is Desson Thomson, and I'm a former film critic for The Washington Post who speaks to groups, associations, or schools about one of our favorite pastimes – going to the movies. After 21 years' experience watching and reviewing films, I'm here to tell you that movies don't just entertain us. They offer powerful lessons and secrets about the way we live. They bring us face to face with our own humanity. And they illuminate life itself.
Last summer, the Times of London filled in Susman's biography:
Louis Susman, 71, whose likely appointment was first reported by The Times in February, raised more than $500,000 for Mr Obama's presidential campaign and inauguration and is a longtime Democratic donor.Mr Susman, whose official title will be US Ambassador to the Court of St James's, is a recently retired vice-chairman of Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking. Citigroup has received $45 billion of federal "bailout" funds since last year's financial crash.
He served as national finance chairman for John Kerry's presidential bid in 2004, earning the nickname "the vacuum cleaner" for his ability to hoover up campaign cash. Former recipients of Mr Susman's fundraising prowess included the failed presidential campaigns of Democrats Ted Kennedy, Dick Gephardt and Bill Bradley. In addition to raising hundreds of millions, he was also a member of the Democratic National Committee during the 1970s.
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Film critic writing speeches
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:09 ET by RobAtAmPreFilm critic writing speeches for our diplomats? This can only end in tears.
Another violinist
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 04:52 ET by marlenaAnother violinist rearranging the deck chairs while the Titantic aka U.S. taxpayers slip below the water . . .
super ed trial pack
"Journalists"
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:10 ET by david999The ones anchoring the news at cbs, nbc, abc etc are already part of the DNC news network. Maybe Katie Couric will join Team obama after she is fired from cbs.
Great...
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:22 ET by unkeeafGreat point. The MSM is already on their side working in a behind the scenes propaganda mode. Those who join the administration just do their work in the light of day.
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Exactly...what
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 15:20 ET by mattmExactly...what journalists?
It just emphasizes the fact that if you're looking for someone sympathetic to the current administration, go to the MSM.
'Doubling down on stupid is
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:13 ET by bigtimer'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
'nuff said.
This is news?
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:15 ET by Mitch NJThe MSM joined the ibama administration on inauguration
day.
.....on inauguration day...?
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:29 ET by ww thumperMr Mitch......It was WAY before then!!...............When you elect a communist for your President... don't be surprised when Communism breakes out!... WW
I think
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:15 ET by Delsathis guy is SOBama's GAY LOVER?
Well, his nickname is "the vacuum cleaner"
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:17 ET by SickofLibsHmmm.
Re Gay Lover
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:37 ET by slickwillie2001Wasn't that Larry Sinclair? Or are there others?
Slick it is
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 15:03 ET by DelsaLarry et al.
We need to look into this
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:28 ET by Delsa"Vacuum Cleaner" fello!
The rumors are in the tabloids. Maybe some investigative reporter will pick up the trail?
Very interesting.....
no surprise here
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:34 ET by sometimesrightan appropriate reward for a job well done for Obama's campaigners.
"right minded on the left coast....."
----ME
Yep...chits
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:37 ET by bigtimerYep...chits paid.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I gotta ask. Why in the
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 14:37 ET by jdhawkI gotta ask. Why in the hell do we the taxpayers have to pay for a "speech writer" for a friggin ambassador. Why can't he write his damn speeches. Geez . . .
Another violinist rearranging the deck chairs while the Titantic aka U.S. taxpayers slip below the water . . .
He left the Obama Ministry of Propaganda and Disinformation
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 15:48 ET by Army Bratthat was run by the private sector to join the official Government run Obama Ministry of Propaganda and Disinformation.
islam is a lie and Truth is killing it.