obama on 60

tim geithner's job is safe –

"Sorry, Buddy, you've still got the job."

the cheney philosophy hasn't made us safe –

"What it has been is a great advertisement for anti-American sentiment."

a joking response to criticism of his economic plans –

"'What's taken so long? You've been in office a whole 40 days and you haven't solved the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression!'"

and the toughest decision he's made in 40 days in office.

all part of barack obama's longest interview yet as president, tomorrow night on 60 minutes. guaranteed a massive audience not only for the obvious reasons but because it airs right after cbs broadcasts a slew of second round games in the ncaa college basketball tournament. “we’re hoping for a close game,” obama press secretary robert gibbs remarked on friday, one would assume about college basketball, and not the cbs interview.