Didn't McCain lose the election? Part two

OMG. Man bites dog. Obama's budget actually lays out what he promised during the campaign. What he campaigned on. What John McCain and his buddies Joe and Sarah called with a sneer, "wealth redistribution." What a large majority of Americans voted for.

The White House press corps is aware of these facts. So, of course, they are surprised President Barack Obama would not prefer to govern like Sen. John McCain.

The sour mood of the elite press corps was apparent from the first question, by the Associated Press' Jennifer Loven. Noting Obama's quote from earlier today, “There are times when you can afford to redecorate your house and there are times when you have to focus on rebuilding its foundation,” Loven asked whether it was appropriate that the Obamas conduct any re-decorations in the White House as they settle in.

A visibly surprised Gibbs noted that there hadn't been seven and ten year old girls in the house in the previous administration. Then came Loven's "class warfare" question. Apparently, returning to Clinton marginal tax rates two years from now should put the White House on the defensive over "class warfare."

Here was an actual question the Wall Street Journal asked regarding health care:

"As an opening White House position, does President Obama still start with the plan he campaigned on?"

Because he won the campaign?

As one reporter observed after the briefing, "Did you notice all the questions about taxes came from reporters making over $250,000 a year, especially the TV guys?"

On the other hand, Michelle Norris was very good with Wanker Supreme, Judd Gregg last night.

UPDATE: And it turns out that Gregg commitment to fiscal responsibility is a come and go kind of thing.