I just watched President Bush’s year-end press conference. I noticed that, with the exception of reporters who have specifically pissed him off in the past (David Gregory), he refers to the reporters by their organization’s assigned seat. “OK, first up, Associated Press guy.” My favorite was this exchange.

BUSH: Dow Jones guy. How’s the market?

DOW JONES GUY: I don’t know. I can check.

BUSH: OK.