FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing

“It’s on the (White) House”: As Gates-gate continues to make top headlines, press secretary Robert Gibbs fielded questions on the logistics for the three-man beer meeting Thursday evening (1800 EST). RG consistently characterized the event as a “casual” affair and with “no formal agenda, other than cold beer.” But when reporters referred to it as the “beer-fest” or “beer picnic,” Gibbs reined in the labeling: “I know I’m usually the one who makes the jokes around here,” he said, but the photo opportunity (pool coverage) would be an important moment.