Meet the New White House Press Secretary in 14 Tweets
He vows never to grow a beard, is a big fan of President Harry S. Truman, and loves Chick-fil-A - never mind that the company owner opposes President Obama on gay rights.
Newly-minted White House press secretary Josh Earnest opened up on Twitter today during his first public Q&A as " @PressSec" - the official handle for Obama's spokesman on the social network.
Here's a lightly-edited version of the exchange:
1. Do you like tacos?2. What's it like to work at the White House?. @jinxflingers I don't like tacos. I love 'em. Hard/soft shell. Beef/chicken/fish. Can't go wrong. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
3. George Brett, Hal McRae or Frank White?. @ana_cordera it's a genuine honor & privilege to be here - especially to fight for a POTUS and priorities I believe in. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
4. When can we expect a Carney-esque beard?@joshlevyesq Easy. George Brett. Growing up, everyone in my Little League wanted to be Number 5. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
5. Working at the White House, who is your favorite celebrity you've met so far?@AARNGLzR Never. My wife would never approve. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
6. Any tips for someone who is looking to work in communications for the White House someday?@ronaldo129 Several years ago, as I rushed around a corner in a random WH hallway, I literally bumped into @KingJames. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
7. In your travels for the White House, what is the favorite place you've been foreign or domestic?@ejp5073 1) Hone your writing skills 2) Work for people you believe in 3) Be honest 4) Be a good colleague 5) Dream big #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
8. When can we get a Chick-fil-A in DC?@iankrager In '11, POTUS went to Burma. Never thought I would go there. Beautiful place. Friendly people. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
9. "The West Wing" or "House Of Cards?"Not a moment too soon! If only they had tacos! RT @JillianBRogers: . @PressSec when can we get a @ChickfilA in DC? #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
10. Favorite president not on Mount Rushmore?West Wing - bc I am an optimist. RT @Schnik: @PressSec The West Wing or House Of Cards? :) #askpresssec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
11. W ho is your favorite "West Wing" character?Fellow Show-Me Stater Harry S Truman RT @jbfeig: #askpresssec favorite president not on mount Rushmore?
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
12. Have you had the WH beer? Where does it stand in the pantheon of home brew beers?Uh, Josh? cc @JoshLymanWW RT @grangers_: @PressSec who is your favorite west wing character? #askpresssec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
13. Jay Carney is to Guided by Voices as Josh Earnest is to … which band?Yes, it lives up to the hype MT @PaulMatula: Have you had the WH beer? Where does it stand in the pantheon of home brew beers? #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
14. How would you have reacted to your hometown of KC hosting the RNC?Never get tired of U2 RT @realsharonyang: @PressSec Jay Carney is to Guided by Voices as Josh Earnest is to……which band? #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014
Would have been great for my hometown. In fact, I personally lobbied @Reince for KC at #WHCD. In hindsight, may have backfired. #AskPressSec
- Josh Earnest (@PressSec) June 25, 2014