White House spokesman has more access to president than recent predecessors . Gibbs chuckled while recalling the comment and quipped , `` That is when we called him 'Senator ' or by his first name . '' Robert Gibbs says he can walk in or call Obama any time he has a question . Comment: Gibbs known for using humor to deflect tough questions from media .
White House spokesman has more access to president than recent predecessors . Robert Gibbs says he can walk in or call Obama any time he has a question . Comment: Gibbs known for using humor to deflect tough questions from media .