It's the 'ol boss-walks-in-and-you've-got-your-feet-up-on-your-desk scenario.
Under Bush, this would be interpreted as evidence of the administration's aloof detachment from the problems of the American people.
Under Obama, it's just a funny, light-hearted moment.
Change has arrived in Washington, D.C.!
The New York Times reports:
In the West Wing, Mr. Obama is a bit of a wanderer. When Mr. Bush wanted to see a member of his staff, the aide was summoned to the Oval Office. But Mr. Obama tends to roam the halls; one day last week, he turned up in the office of his press secretary, Robert Gibbs, who was in the unfortunate position of having his feet up on the desk when the boss walked in.
“Wow, Gibbs,” the press secretary recalls the president saying. “Just got here and you already have your feet up.” Mr. Gibbs scrambled to stand up, surprising Mr. Obama, who is not yet accustomed to having people rise when he enters a room.
If Gibbs wants to redeem himself, next time he should try the acting annoyed bit.
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