"Biden's Press Conference Controversies: Crib Notes and Vetted Questions"
President Biden's use of a notecard during a recent press conference inadvertently revealed the practice of White House press office employees polling reporters in advance to anticipate questions that might be asked. The card directed Biden to call on a specific reporter and included a topic likely to be asked. While reporters typically offer vague suggestions, the information can help shape the administration's encounters with the media. However, reporters say their responses don't preclude them from changing the subject and asking anything they want.