President Obama Primetime Press Conf. 7/22/09: Will he say ...the previous administration

Settled as no, none, nada, zip, never mentioned at all.

He used the word 'administration' eight times, but never used the word 'previous'.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/23/politics/main5182101.shtml (et al)

Background:

Background: President Obama has come into office with a lot of hope for change to our country. Unfortunately, the timing is difficult at best, as the economic situation worldwide has become so very difficult.

This question asks if Obama will use the exact words "the previous administration" at any point or several points during the press conference on 7-22-09. It can be uttered during his opening speech or as part of an answer to any reporters question.

Settlement details:As reported after transcript of the news conference is released.

Forecast history %

no, none, nada, zip, never mentioned at all.

69%

First time is the charm

14%

Two times is twice the fun

3 times or more-we are getting our groove on now.

10%

Settled as no, none, nada, zip, never mentioned at all. on Sun 26th Jul 2009 1:45pm PST

Activity: H$7,265
Predictions: 22
Comments: 0

Suspend date: Wed 22nd Jul 2009 11:59am PST
Settlement date: Sun 26th Jul 2009 1:45pm PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 22nd Jul 2009 11:59am PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: no, none, nada, zip, never mentioned at all.: 20%, First time is the charm: 35%, Two times is twice the fun: 25%, 3 times or more-we are getting our groove on now.: 20%

Action history:

Created Mon 20th Jul 2009 2:57am PST by

chatarra Level 16, Oracle (H$842,285)

Suspended Wed 22nd Jul 2009 11:59am PST : Suspend date reached

Settled as 'no, none, nada, zip, never mentioned at all.' Sun 26th Jul 2009 1:45pm PST by

sqlman [Admin]

: He used the word 'administration' eight times, but never used the word 'previous'.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/23/politics/main5182101.shtml (et al)

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