Obama Chooses Press Secretary

clipped from www.politico.com Robert Gibbs, a top aide to Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on his campaign and in his Senate office, will be named the White House press secretary, a top Democratic official said. Gibbs was usually the senior official on Air Obama, the campaign plane. As communications director of Obama's Senate office, Gibbs was a key strategist in Obama's rapid move to the national stage. The announcement is likely to be viewed favorably by reporters because Gibbs has unquestioned authority, access and institutional memory.

Another one that's not a big surprise. Gibbs served him very well during the campaign and is someone who can really think on his feet. This is also another "must fill right away" position.

If you're wondering whether Gibbs can handle tough questioning, watch him eat Sean Hannity alive, then see what you think.