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White House Press Secretary Robert points to the palm of his hand which he has written down notes

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs points to the palm of his hand which he has written down notes to show members of the media during a press briefing at the White House. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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White House mocks Sarah Palin

Gibbs shows words on his hand to reporters

Updated: Tuesday, 09 Feb 2010, 2:35 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 09 Feb 2010, 2:34 PM EST

Even the White House's top spokesman is getting in on the act of mocking former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for looking to talking points written on her palm during a speech to "tea party" activists.

Robert Gibbs showed the words "hope" and "change" on his hand as he started his daily briefing with reporters on Tuesday.

Many in the room, where President Barack Obama had spoken just moments before about the need for bipartisanship, groaned at the political shot.

Palin spoke Saturday in Nashville and photographs and video show she had "energy," ''tax" and "lift American spirits" on her hand. During one question, she looked down at the palm of her hand for a cue.

In her speech she mocked Obama's use of teleprompters.


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