He's Just the White House Press Secretary, Don't Confuse Him
White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, caught without his talking points:
Q Al Gore is saying today that Cheney's comments on the election are sleazy and despicable and an effort to blackmail voters with fear. That's from Al Gore today -- Al Gore in response to Cheney's comments about another terrorist attack coming. If Kerry is elected -- Al Gore is calling Cheney's comments --
MR. MCCLELLAN: Consider the source.
Q He was Vice President, last I looked.
To which McClellan replied, "Uh, right. That guy." McClellan then pointed across the room, cried, "Look! It's someone who served with Bush in the National Guard!", and ran away.
Press Gaggle by Scott McClellan, September 9, 2004 [WhiteHouse.gov]