White House's Preferred First-100-Days Story Lines

Look out for these White House plugs next Wednesday

By Ambreen Ali, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2009 11:20 AM CDT

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White House's Preferred First-100-Days Story Lines — Obama's team is spinning his ambitious projects by saying he kept his campaign promises, like that one about getting a new pup. (AP Photo)

President Obama's savvy advisers may scoff at his 100th day as a "Hallmark holiday," but they're happy to tell reporters how to cover it. Politico lists what the White House is spinning:

Obama's not overambitious, just a promise-keeper—right down to that new pup.
His broader vision is unclear because it's so different.
He's in touch with the people.

He's tough on the bad guys, pirates and execs alike, and makes tough decisions.
He's Obama, not FDR, so don't expect "bold, persistent experimentation" to pay off so quickly.
Wait, he is FDR, and his aides are worthy of a spot in history books.
Not only can he keep his cool, but he defines the word like no other gym-going, ESPN-watching president.

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