Helen Thomas returns to her desk at the White House - pics

[Kadie]

Helen Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, returns after a long illness to the Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, November 11, 2008.
REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES)


Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas talks with CNN correspondent Kathleen Koch as she returns to her desk at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas laughs with colleagues as she returns to her desk at the White House in Washington, Wednesay, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas gets a hug from NBC cameraman Rodney Batt as she returns to her desk at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness in.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas gets a pat on the shoulder as she returns to her desk at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)



Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas returns to the White House Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


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Long time White House correspondent Helen Thomas chats with CBS correspondent Bill Plante upon her return to the White House Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a recent illness.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)


Helen Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, takes her seat after recovering from a long illness in the Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, November 11, 2008.
REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES)

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. The first lady of the Press and her triumphant return. Yay Helen! (Glad she is up and around again)

[onehandle]

2. Looking forward to her getting another Presidency under her belt.

The best one in eight years.

[eleny]

3. It's so nice to see her smiling face again

[Jack Rabbit]

11. It will be nice to hear her sharp questions again

[eleny]

13. I expect she'll have sharp questions for O's administration, too

[Tripper11]

15. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

She's what a real reporter is all about! I would say old school...but for Helen..never...Helen is THE school!

[eleny]

20. Nice!

[yellowcanine]

107. Probably but I'll bet Obama will have a lot of fun with her also. She is a very funny lady.

It is just that * did not bring out the funny side of her very much.

[bobbolink]

4. Why do I always get tears in my eyes when I see a picture of her?

What an incredible woman!

However, it looks like her desk is in a hallway.

I guess she at least has windows.

[OhioChick]

5. Glad to see Helen up and at them, again!

:applause:

[goclark]

65. Helen ~ we want you to have the 1st question all the time

for the next 8 years.

It will be a thrilled to hear you address the questions to Mr. President and a smart man will answer you with dignity!

No more smirks from Mr.Stupido!

:bounce:

[lxlxlxl]

6. Why dont the rest of them just leave now? =)

x.x.x.x.

Helen is the only real journalist in that room anyway.

[CADEMOCRAT7]

7. President Obama let Helen ask the first question at your first press conference !

She deserves this !

[RayStar]

24. Ms. Helen Thomas

I am so pleased to see her and I believe Mr. Obama, our PE, will show her the respect she has earned. Ms. Thomas will get the first question. When GWB went past her, you could her the gasps so clearly.

[CADEMOCRAT7]

30. You are correct, Ms. Thomas. n/t

[Kadie]

116. Welcome to DU RayStar!

:hi:

[tigereye]

117. another clear sign of how inelegant Bush was, and is

:thumbsdown:


hmm, someone asks questions you don't like to hear, well, simply ignore them and pretend they don't exist... :grr:

[bananas]

40. Yes! nt

[flygal]

43. They share the same birthday!! That's an ice breaker :)

I know because it's also my daughters. :loveya:

[CADEMOCRAT7]

68. Cool ! Your daughter is destined for greatness :) n/t

[burrowowl]

73. YES!

Let Helen ask the first question!

GO HELEN! LOVE YOU!


:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[City Lights]

8. You've been missed, Helen! Welcome back!

:loveya:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

9. I love me some Helen!!!!

:loveya:

One of my first insights into politics. watching her question Pres Kennedy!

PS...she is too sweet! I wrote her an email and she actually replied. I know she's done that with other DUers too!

[CADEMOCRAT7]

66. That would be an ice breaker !

Would you care to share some insights you had ? And, that is sweet she answered you. Did you see the HBO documentary about her ? We were moved to tears.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

109. I was only a child at the time but it was impressive to see her their asking

President Kennedy questions, the only woman in a sea of men.

I did see that excellent documentary about her! Rory Kennedy did a great job!

Rory btw is the daughter of RFK.

[CADEMOCRAT7]

120. Yes, she has been an inspiring female role model for us.

Let us hope she will get the first question from President Obama !

[tigereye]

119. is there a way to see or order that documentary?

sounds wonderful.

[CADEMOCRAT7]

121. "Thank you, Mr. President:: Helen Thomas at the White House".

http://www.hbo.com/docs/docuseries/helenthomas/index.html

[tigereye]

122. thanks!

it was fun to see those clips about her return to the WH today - she is as forthright and unfazed as ever!

[lpbk2713]

10. You go, Helen.

I'm so glad she'll finally get to see the end of the corrupt and evil BushCo Regime.

I'd like to see her whisper in Smirky's ear as he walks out the WH door on January 20 ...

"So long asshole. You're gone and I'm still here." :rofl:

[horseshoecrab]

12. Welcome back Helen!

Welcome back dear lady! :hug:


horseshoecrab

[malaise]

14. Welcome back Helen Thomas

You are loved.

[SIMPLYB1980]

16. Thank goodness. Best reporter in the white house press core.

:thumbsup:

[minnesota_liberal]

78. Agreed. A true journalist to her very corps!

[Maestro]

17. Yes, welcome back!

Glad to see her back in the swing of things and seating where she deserves to sit.

[pleah]

18. I am so glad to see you back where you belong.

Give'em hell, Helen!

[nichomachus]

19. I hope someone names a major journalism prize after her

Although I don't know anyone worthy to receive it. Maybe it will give young journalists something to aspire to.

[Patiod]

21. Completey OT, but it has to suck to be named Plante

If you're someone who makes his living standing in a group of people, being called on to ask questions (re: picture of Helen talking to CBS's Bill Plante

[Stand and Fight]

22. My prayers for a fast and full recovery.

This woman is to be deeply admired for her professionalism and candor.

[SeattleGirl]

23. Bless you, Miss Helen, it does my heart good to see you back at work!

YOu have been sorely missed.

:loveya: :hug:

[StreetKnowledge]

25. How much you wanna bet

That when Obama is done his first briefing, he'll point and ask to Helen "first question, Helen?"


:D

[Stinky The Clown]

26. That made me cry

I love Helen Thomas. I'm so happy she made it back.

[Blue Diadem]

27. Ohhhh....my dear Helen is back!

It's so good to see her back and ready to ask questions.

[hamsterjill]

28. Aw, I was so hoping for this!!!

Way to go, Helen!!!

[uppityperson]

29. I am glad she is back and hope she makes it to Pres Obama's first press conference.

Hang in there Helen!

[Lugnut]

31. Welcome back, Ms Thomas!

Too bad that dear sweet woman can't be cloned.

[sonias]

32. I am so happy for Helen - our First Lady of Journalism

She has covered so many presidents in her lifetime. She deserves to get to cover another great one in her lifetime. Hang in there Helen!

:loveya:


Sonia

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[snappyturtle]

34. A patriot returns to the White House. Good for her....and us! K&R nt

[diane in sf]

35. Now we know the order of the universe is on the mend...

[happygoluckytoyou]

36. BUSH MAKES US ALL SICK.... glad you are getting over it... Welcome Back !!

[wroberts189]

37. GOD BLESS THIS WOMAN

And may she live a long life

[Mad_Dem_X]

38. Welcome back, Helen! n/t

[BrklynLiberal]

39. Great news! Welcome back Helen...back to where you belong....

[Retdisvet]

41. Just gottta say it!

When I saw that headline on the front page I just felt good all over.
It's good to see her back where she belongs.
Welcome Helen and , YOU GO GIRL!

[live love laugh]

42. How fitting that she returns with the dawn of a new administration. Full circle moment. nt

[Neecy]

44. Awesome!!!!

[Hekate]

45. Welcome back! I so want her to ask President Obama the first question at his first press conference.

:party: :toast: :party: :toast: :party: :toast:

Blessings of good health to Helen.

Hekate

[bklyncowgirl]

101. That would be sweet--and you know what--she would not cut him one inch of slack.

That's why she's a national treasure.

[4_TN_TITANS]

46. I sent her an email once and got an immediate reply

not a robo-email either.

[lunatica]

47. I'm glad she gets to see our country get restored after "the worst President Ever" leaves

[veness]

48. Welcome back, Helen! n/t

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

49. Waterworks here.

:cry: I didn't know she had been ill, Love that Helen! (Hellion to *)

[rasputin1952]

50. SO glad to have this icon back!

A national treasure...:hug:

[Bucky]

51. Soldier returns to her post.

She seems so frail in these shots--I'm so glad she'd stayed on the job long enough to see the monkey leave in disrepute.

[windbreeze]

52. Good for her...You Go Helen....n/t

[TWiley]

53. What about Tony Snow? Where will Limbaugh sit?

[Wapsie B]

54. Tony's taking a dirt nap.

[George II]

76. That's disgusting and tasteless.

[Chulanowa]

80. Agreed!

It's one thing to slap a stooge while they're alive. There's no need to keep going after they die.

Don't have to respect his memory, but it's just crude to keep hitting.

[TankLV]

81. No it wasn't it was simply stating a fact.

Now if he said:

?The world was worse off for Tony Snow having been born, and I'm glad he's DEAD - too bad it didn't happen sooner."

that MIGHT be in "bad taste" only for some of you who forget too easily what a fucking piece of GARBAGE that man was and the filth he helped publicize...but it would be TRUTH...

[Wapsie B]

104. Yeah I like it too.

Disgusting and tasteless, just like Tony.

[Hepburn]

55. This does my heart good.

She was soooooo mistreated by Bush. Glad Helen is restored to where she belongs!

:hi:

[Wapsie B]

56. America salutes you Helen Thomas!

:patriot:


:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[stlsaxman]

57. YAAAAYYYYYY!!!!

:headbang:

[WillyT]

58. WooHoo !!! - K & R !!!

:bounce::woohoo::bounce:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

59. WELCOME BACK HELEN! WE LOVE YOU! K&R!

:woohoo: :loveya: :applause:

[Politicalboi]

60. Great to see Helen back

Here's some video.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/12/helen-thomas-returns-to-w_n_143355.html

[Dinger]

61. Bless You Helen, You Badass You!

[1776Forever]

62. Helen You Do My Heart Good! Welcome Back Darlin'! We missed you!

:loveya: :pals: :yourock:

[Tab]

63. One of the smallest, and yet most significant things Obama can do

Welcome Helen Thomas back and return her to her rightful place in the press corps.

[theFrankFactor]

64. I F'n Love Her.

[lonestarnot]

67. GO Helen GO!

:loveya:

[calimary]

69. We LOVE you, Helen!

The great lady returns.

[Dudley_DUright]

70. Proud to be the 100th recommend for Helen

Great to see her back where she belongs.

[XOKCowboy]

71. Another who'll get goosebumps if President Barack Obama gave her the first question...

He might regret it when he hears her question. :) It's great to see her back.

[Oldtimeralso]

72. It Is Great To See Helen Back!

I had the pleasure of meeting MS.Thomas on BIll Clinton's 1996 campaign train.

[George II]

74. God bless her - and woe is Barack (she holds NO punches regardless of who's President)!!

[XOKCowboy]

82. Only if Barack lies or tries to evade the question...

as it should be. :)

[George II]

108. I wasn't knocking her or Obama - as you say, "as it should be". Honest media and politicians...

...we haven't seen that for a decade.

[Kerrytravelers]

75. Change is here. Yes it is.

:bounce:

[MissDeeds]

77. I admire and respect Helen tremendously

She is one of a kind. Sending out good vibes for continued health and strength. :hug:

[Chulanowa]

79. I'm conflicted

On the one hand, I (of cours) really really really like Our next president
On the other hand, I can't help but want to see Helen put him over her knee, just to see her in action

It's like being torn between two loves! :rofl:

[emilyg]

83. What a Lady!!

[bdamomma]

84. welcome back Helen!!

and I am sure that the new Press Secretary will not ignore her questions either.

[spanone]

85. bless you ma'am. you are an inspiration to all.

[Historic NY]

86. Welcome home, Helen.

[man4allcats]

87. Welcome back, Helen!

We missed you! :hi: :hi: :hi:

[bluesmail]

88. Good to see you doing so well, Ms Fairness Doctrine. n/t

[myrna minx]

89. There's our Grand Madame. K&R n/t

[mokeyz]

90. Helen Thomas returns to her desk at the White House - pics

I just want to see that incredible moment when Barack gives his first news conference as President and the first question goes to Helen and she says "Thank you, Mr. President". I will be weeping!

Welcome back dear friend of freedom and democracy!!!

[JNelson6563]

91. Great to see her back at it.

You go girl! :yourock:

Julie

[DFW]

92. She told me she had every intention of being back by the end of the year

And sure enough, there she is!

[Skittles]

93. I've loved Ms. Thomas for decades

I remember asking my mum who she was when I saw her on TV, always the lone gal

[Stevie_66]

95. Good for her!

Keep on going! Obama will let you ask questions!

[Skittles]

96. Welcome to DU, Stevie!

:hi:

[Kadie]

118. Welcome to DU Stevie_66!

:hi:

[HowHasItComeToThis]

94. SHE NEVER GAVE UP ON AMERICA

[DFW]

97. You can't keep a good woman down

And I'm close to lots of them :-)

[Monk06]

98. I sent Helen an email two years ago to compliment her on an article she wrote.

I didn't think much of it and didn't expect a
response. Two days later I got a reply, which
was obviously in her hand thanking me for my
interest in the article.

That is solid gold in terms of journalistic
integrity.

[DFW]

99. Helen is one of the few media "legends" who still really does respond personally to correspondance

A WaPo article on her "return:"
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/roughsketch/?hpid=opinionsbox1

[liberal N proud]

100. Will she regain the honor of first question again?

[JCMach1]

102. Question #1 During the next administration should go to her!

Glad to see she is doing better!

[DesertRat]

103. Welcome back, Helen!

Be well. :loveya:

[Daphne08]

105. We love you, Helen!

:hi:

[liberalla]

106. Bravo Helen!

It's so nice to have you back where you belong. Truly!

[Joanne98]

110. Welcome back Helen

[asdjrocky]

111. We missed you Helen.

Hope you get the first question, just like you should.

[Overseas]

112. Welcome Back Helen !! //nt

[Catherine Vincent]

113. Ms. Thomas will be shown the respect she deserves!

Welcome back, Helen Thomas!

[femrap]

114. Certainly hope she asks the first

question at BO's first press conference.

[tigereye]

115. yay! I hope the country will produce a few more like her.... somehow

It's a good sign to see her back.