https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/10/24/obama-keeps-interview-with-des-moines-register-off-the-record/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:22:23 -0400<![CDATA[Iowa is one of the swing states, and in Iowa the Des Moines Register is probably the most influential newspaper. President Obama sought the paper&#8217;s endorsement this week, but with a catch: His conversation with the paper&#8217;s editors had to remain off the record. No recording could be released and the paper could not characterize its conversation with the president. Editor Rick Green is concerned:]]>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:54:55 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2012/10/24/obama-keeps-interview-with-des-moines-register-off-the-record-n174277