This is a pretty major "dis." Although the Administration has mentioned the Obama girls' spring break, most of the blogosphere seems to think it's because the Gridiron club has a strict no teleprompter rule. If such a rule exists, I tend to agree.

We'll see, if the dis holds up after pressure is brought to bear--again, is he holding up his finger, testing which way the wind blows. And isn't this a little like a celebrity roast? Can't take the heat, so he's staying out of the kitchen!

Excellent points. And, yes, it is somewhat like a multi-celebrity roast.