Obama Privately Tells Donors That Time Is Coming to Unite Behind Hillary Clinton
In unusually candid remarks, President Obama privately told a group of Democratic donors last Friday that Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont was nearing the point at which his campaign against Hillary Clinton would end, and that the party must soon come together to back her.
Mr. Obama acknowledged that Mrs. Clinton was perceived to have weaknesses as a candidate, and that some Democrats did not view her as authentic.
But he played down the importance of authenticity, noting that President George W. Bush — whose record he ran aggressively against in 2008 — was once praised for his authenticity.
Mr. Obama made the remarks after reporters had left a fund-raising event in Austin, Tex., for the Democratic National Committee. The comments were described by three people in the room for the event, all of whom were granted anonymity to describe a candid moment with the president. The comments were later confirmed by a White House official.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/18/us/politics/obama-hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders.html?_r=0
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from The New York Times.
When I worked for my college newspaper as a writer and editor, we were not allowed to use anonymous or unnamed sources.
Interesting indeed when college-newspaper standards far exceed those of The New York Times.
As you stated, if The New York Times is quoting the President of the United States, you would think those reporters would double check that those words were indeed spoken.
Let us know if you hear from Ms. Sullivan. 
She said she is bringing the issue up with the appropriate editors and that she "appreciated my concern" -- I think indicating she agrees with us. I'll keep you posted, and I bet you'll end up seeing something on the public editor's blog in the near future.
Awesome! 
Are you saying that Obama lacks "common sense"? And thank you for the kick so we can expose that bullshit propaganda. 
