Media Goes to the Dogs

This is just embarrassing beyond belief.

Here's Bo! Obamas show pooch with 'star quality'

A dog with star quality? Good grief, this fawning has just been ratcheted up to DEFCON levels.

First pooch Bo got star treatment and his first backyard romp at the White House on Tuesday — and even presidential clearance to visit the Oval Office. But he better not get any inflated ideas about doggy sleeping arrangements. "Not in my bed," declared Barack Obama.

The nation got its long-awaited first look at Bo in action as the Obamas showed off the family's new dog on the South Lawn. First lady Michelle Obama did most of the walking while the 6-month-old Portuguese water dog scampered about. Then daughter Malia took a turn, and Bo took off running.

Despite the name of the dog's breed, daughter Sasha pointed out to reporters, "He doesn't know how to swim."

"Yeah, apparently they have to be taught how to swim," Obama added.

The girls grinned as they played with Bo. The wet lawn, chilly air and gray sky didn't put a damper on Bo's debut.

Sasha clapped her hands at one point, calling for the dog's attention. Bo wagged his tail as each of the Obamas bent down to pet him.

Plainly pleased, the president said: "He's a star. He's got star quality."

The Bushes also had a dog, but I don't quite remember this level of gushing over it.

As Allahpundit notes, at least one sane member of the fourth estate hasn't lost his mind.

when u see the shots of the media scrum filming this pooch u will be embarrassed for us. And the ghost Edward R Murrow will rise to haunt

Which media member will chronicle the first dump by Bo?