Ever ask yourself why Pres. Obama has never come straight and said he would Veto any bill that doesn't have the Public Option ? Hell, or at least put up some kind of flag so people knows where he really stands ?

Helen Thomas has been asking Robert Gibbs the same question, over and over. You can read the transcript at the Washington Sketch or just watch the video for the full effect below the fold. I have to give a hat tip to Gregg Levine over at FDL for pointing this classic Helen Thomas exchange out to us. Between Gregg and Dana Milbank we now have another chance to ponder why it is so damn hard for Pres. Obama to stand up for the Public Option in Black and White terms all of America can understand.