Thread: Obama Press Secretary Robert Gibbs out

Robert Gibbs, the media face of the Obama presidency, will leave his post as White House spokesman and will boost the president's reelection drive from outside the West Wing.

The departure of Gibbs as the chief spokesman has been rumored for weeks, but it was unclear whether he would stay in another job within the administration or whether he would leave the White House to work for Obama from outside.

Gibbs confirmed this morning that he will leave sometime in early February, after the president delivers his State of the Union speech to the new Congress.

No replacement has been named, but there are several candidates for the post, including deputy press secretary Bill Burton and another deputy, Josh Earnest. Jay Carney, a spokesman for Vice President Joe Biden, has also been mentioned.

As a private consultant, Gibbs will remain a top political adviser to Obama as the re-election campaign gears up. David Axelrod, a senior adviser and Jim Messina, a deputy chief of staff, are also leaving the White House to concentrate on the re-election campaign.

Gibbs said he will be "speaking and advising" from his new posting.

Gibbs, 39, began working for Obama in 2004.

Previously, he worked as a spokesman for Sen. John Kerry in 2003 and on several other campaigns, including that of Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina.

He was born March 29, 1971, in Auburn, Ala., and graduated from North Carolina State University. He lives in Virginia with his wife and son.

Robert Gibbs resigns: Obama press secretary Gibbs out - latimes.com

Good. I never felt he was a strong spokesman - he always seemed defensive and a bit abrasive for a Press Secretary.

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Good. I never felt he was a strong spokesman - he always seemed defensive and a bit abrasive for a Press Secretary.

United they stand, divided they fall.

Maybe 505 could be the new spokesperson?

Originally Posted by Oldschool

United they stand, divided they fall.

Maybe 505 could be the new spokesperson?

Yes, because as everyone knows, Obama is the very first president ever to change a staff member during his administration.

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Yes, because as everyone knows, Obama is the very first president ever to change a staff member during his administration.

Well Duh! The GOP never changed any staff. They kept the staff the same the whole time they were in the office. Gosh Rain don't you know nuttin?

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Yes, because as everyone knows, Obama is the very first president ever to change a staff member during his administration.

In reality we all know that it happens all of the time...but as we have leaned here TR..by their own admittance there are some here that do not have the interest to discuss thing in realistic terms and the reality is that they will continue to spout lies and support hate a division..that is what they learn in church.

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Yes, because as everyone knows, Obama is the very first president ever to change a staff member during his administration.

omg, hes not? wow. really? LOL. the denseness of some peeps on here never ceases to amaze me.

Originally Posted by TennesseeRain

Yes, because as everyone knows, Obama is the very first president ever to change a staff member during his administration.

TR.....pretending this all ins't related in fact, absolutely connected isn't wise argument. Nancy Pelosi just gave the gavel to John Boehner(a geat day for America!), Gibbs resigns, Rahm the 'eye candy' Emanuel proving he was more bark than bite........the Republicans are moving into power in the House, Committees, the direction of the government in this nation.......we're gonna try to change. Deflect back to 'previous" or joke about "the very first"..........reality TR clearly looks you in the eye, it is what dominates the landscape. You lost huge in the last elections. Obama is changing people, his Chief of Staff you thought was so accomplished is gone. This Gibbs clown has been on the chopping block for some time. He's changing personnel...because those there were incompetent and ineffective. Obama has gone from stratospheric poll numbers the Left once paid close attention to, and fallen to equal with Bush numbers.

He has been knocked off track, TR, you cannot see that of this President? He looks weak kneed to liberals like 505, he looks like surrender to those like Weiner, members of the Conservative Party the ones pointing out his foreign policies. The train has derailed, Madam. Pretend all you'd like, talk about Bush or Reagan or anyone else...this President is off balance, looking inept, and a domestic train wreck.

And it's the Left's fault.

Originally Posted by The Big Kahuna

DIVIDED WE WHAT NOW?

Fall.

Originally Posted by Oldschool

TR.....pretending this all ins't related in fact, absolutely connected isn't wise argument. Nancy Pelosi just gave the gavel to John Boehner(a geat day for America!), Gibbs resigns, Rahm the 'eye candy' Emanuel proving he was more bark than bite........the Republicans are moving into power in the House, Committees, the direction of the government in this nation.......we're gonna try to change. Deflect back to 'previous" or joke about "the very first"..........reality TR clearly looks you in the eye, it is what dominates the landscape. You lost huge in the last elections. Obama is changing people, his Chief of Staff you thought was so accomplished is gone. This Gibbs clown has been on the chopping block for some time. He's changing personnel...because those there were incompetent and ineffective. Obama has gone from stratospheric poll numbers the Left once paid close attention to, and fallen to equal with Bush numbers.

He has been knocked off track, TR, you cannot see that of this President? He looks weak kneed to liberals like 505, he looks like surrender to those like Weiner, members of the Conservative Party the ones pointing out his foreign policies. The train has derailed, Madam. Pretend all you'd like, talk about Bush or Reagan or anyone else...this President is off balance, looking inept, and a domestic train wreck.

And it's the Left's fault.

bla, bla, bla. care to address what she actually said or do you want to post more ASSinine drivel?