Obama this morning: a pre-debate exchange
Reporters probe the President’s state of mind
President Barack Obama, accompanied by debate prep adviser Anita Dunn, right, and senior White House adviser David Plouffe, leave the Kingsmill Resort, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Williamsburg, Va., for New York and the presidential debate. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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From the White House pool reporter’s account from Williamsburg, Va., where the president has been hunkered down at a resort preparing for tonight’s high-stakes debate:
At 10:35, a black Suburban rolled by slowly, with a handful of agents trailing behind on foot. The president came next, wearing a dark suit, strolling in the center of the road. Anita Dunn was on his left. David Plouffe on his right.
This pool, standing about 50 feet away, had this exchange:
Reporter: “How are you feeling about tonight?”
Obama, smiling: “I feel fabulous. Look at this beautiful day.”
Reporter: “Are you aware Michelle voted for you yesterday?”
Obama, turning to yell back: “Thank goodness!”
Reporter: “Is Hillary to blame for Benghazi?”
Obama: Silence. Kept walking.