An Update on President Bush's Screw-Up
Earlier today, we broke the story of how President Bush poked fun at reporter Peter Wallsten for wearing sunglasses while asking a question. Wallsten, it turns out, is legally blind .
The crew over at Think Progress has followed up on our scoop; check out their work here . They interviewed Wallsten, obtained the transcript of the exchange, and grabbed a video clip of it, too.
We also reprint the transcript here, after the jump .
Our recollection of the exchange wasn't exact, but it was close enough. Here's the relevant portion of the transcript:
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, Peter. Are you going to ask that question with shades on?
Q I can take them off.
THE PRESIDENT: I'm interested in the shade look, seriously.
Q All right, I'll keep it, then.
THE PRESIDENT: For the viewers, there's no sun. (Laughter.)
Q I guess it depends on your perspective. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Touche. (Laughter.)
Q Following up on the other Peter's question about Karl Rove...
President Bush To Legally Blind Reporter: 'Are You Going to Ask That Question with Shades On?' [Think Progress]
Update: Here is avideo clip of the exchange.