In White House first, Gibbs calls on Twitter in press briefing

In a first, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs calls on Twitter for the first question in a press briefing.

The Nation reports that White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said on Thursday he was taking the first question from Twitter for a press briefing.

Gibbs’ response was posted online separate from his podium address to reporters.

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