Not Again

Alright, the lovely assignment editor informs me that they are at it again. Who is "they"? The folks at the Governor's Office. So I ask, "What time is it happening?" "Four, " she responds. Not again is running through my mind. Another late afternoon presser on an issue that affects everyone in the harsh economic times. Time to head to the Huey's Phallus Palace. Nothing new go to the fourth floor, stake a spot for the sticks, and plug into the audio. But the strange feeling creeps in the back of my head. Last two pressers called by the Gov., they didn't start on time, they took way too long, and the 5pm news wanted something. Just maybe things will be different. We can get a jump start to '09.

The clock on the phone says he is late. No surprise here. Trolling through the halls here I should have known better. The predecessor to the current Gov., was late in starting things as well. In fact the last governor that started things on time was a little over five years ago. And the only reason why he started on time was because he arrived to things 15 minutes early.

Time for the lens troopers to get rolling. Time wasn't on our side, got to find a way to make things visual & simple. Plus the beast was very hungry due to a lack of news thanks to some off days. No pressure.

I wonder if we should get the Gov.'s Office a watch that works. Or just have them call the press conferences earlier in the day. I'll have staff draft legislation and bring it to the next committee meeting.