TO BE A “REAL NEWS ORGANIZATION,” YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED WITH THE WHITE HOUSE: Yesterday’s off-the-record briefing with Obama included Olby and Maddow.

UPDATE: Brit Hume: How Do You Like Being “Patted On The Head” By The White House?

ANOTHER UPDATE: Mickey Kaus: “I do think independence is essential to be a legitimate player in the the new, emerging non-objective press world. If you’re independent, there’s always a chance you’ll change your mind.” So Breibart qualifies, but is Fox independent? Kaus says no.