When asked about running into Donald Trump she says “He’s our buddy, we appreciate and respect Donald Trump.”

Watch the video below and see the full Politico Click here.

Ben Smith of Politico also wrote a piece on her visit which you can check out here.

To see a picture of the beautiful Scout Margaret Gavin, check out Mediabistro.

Why the change? Seems not enough contenders are willing to toss their hat into the ring this early. Moving the debate to the fall will allow “enough time for the full slate of candidates to participate,” said John Heubusch, executive director for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.

“The Reagan Foundation prides itself on sponsoring world-class debates in which all of the major candidates in contention can make their point of view known to the widest possible audience,’ said Heubusch. ‘Although there will be a long and impressive list of Republican candidates who eventually take the field, too few have made the commitment thus far for a debate to be worthwhile in early May.“

For more about the move check out POLITICO and read the full release here: http://politi.co/i2Y5U4

Dec. 7, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

It may have been Steelers vs. Packers out on the field last night but Bill O’Reilly tried his best to get President Obama to fumble during their pre-Super Bowl interview on Fox News.

As Susan Milligan points out in US News, the President deftly handled O’Reilly’s line of questioning and observes that Obama’s “behavior indicates he is unwilling to engage in petty political food fights.”

O’Reilly: “Does it disturb you that so many people hate you?”

Obama: “You know, the truth is that the people—and I’m sure previous presidents would say the same thing, whether it was Bush or Clinton or Reagan or anybody—the people who dislike you don’t know you.”

The objective of Milligan’s piece was to point out media irresponsibility. But the O’Reilly/Obama interview is also another example of what John Harris and Jim VandeHei explore today in POLITICO: how the President is “playing the press like a fiddle.”

He is doing it by exploiting some of the most long-standing traits among reporters who cover politics and government — their favoritism for politicians perceived as ideologically centrist and willing to profess devotion to Washington’s oft-honored, rarely practiced civic religion of bipartisanship.

Click here to read the entire article on POLITICO.

Reagan candidly offers new insights on his parents’ relationship and the Reagan family dynamic; he also sets the record straight on what he actually wrote about his father and glimmers that he was not always “completely 100 percent” while in the White House.

Never one to shy away from political opinion, Reagan responds to comparisons between his father andPresident Obama. And as for those rumors about Joe Scarborough, Reagan’s former co-host on an MSNBC after-hours show, making a possible run for president or vice-president in 2012? Reagan says, “He’d be the only Republican candidate not on FOX.”

As for Keith Olbermann’s recent departure from MSNBC, Reagan said “Keith was a remarkable figure there. In many ways I think he made that network what it is today.”

You can read more and watch the two-part interview on POLITICO and for more information on the book go to www.ronreagan100.com.

Google and POLITICO host a 2010 Election Preview today at the Newseum.  Last night there was a lot of prep work done to prepare for a panel, interviews with David Axelrod and Ed Gillespie, and some of DC’s favorite journalists Politico’s Mike Allen and Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart who will host the event.

Check out more from Fishbowl DC’s post.

You can also watch LIVE at www.youtube.com/citizentube starting at 2:30 PM Eastern.

Tammy Haddad interviewed at the 2010 White House Correspondents Garden Brunch.

Confused as to why everyone around the Beltway aren’t complaining about why it’s almost 100 degrees? Because they’re going over Politico’s 50 Politicos To Watch.

As Bill Nichols explains, “we bring you a snapshot of the politicians, bureaucrats, administration officials, campaign gurus, military brass, fixers and party hounds you need to keep an eye on in the weeks and months ahead.” Among other influential D.C. staples are the restaurants and bars that run the town’s after-hour salons.

Of course, in a point of full disclosure: White House Correspondents Insider’s own co-founder and editor-in-chief Tammy Haddad is one of Politico’s Scenemakers to Watch.

The Republican National Committee announced today that the 2012 Republican National Convention will be held in Tampa-St. Petersburg once the site city agreement is fully negotiated and the full RNC votes for approval this August at its Summer Meeting.

“We are honored and privileged to accept the bid from Tampa, Florida to host the Republican National Convention in 2012. The host committee’s hard work and dedication resulted in a tremendous bid that we are confident will produce a successful event. The Tampa area boasts state-of-the-art facilities, exciting and vibrant downtowns, and a clear enthusiasm from the community to host our convention. We look forward to joining our compatriots in the Sunshine State for our convention in 2012,” said RNC Chairman Michael Steele.

POLITICO’s Mike Allen reported earlier today that top Republicans would recommend Tampa as the host city, beating out Phoenix, AZ and Salt Lake City, UT. The convention will be held the week of August 27, 2012.

Check out the full story.

It’s the biggest weekend in Washington, second only perhaps to Inauguration, which you clever kids know from civics class only comes once every four years (and without as many brunches).

So, here it is, the best of the fetes, as we scour the tables at the Washington Hilton to find someone not represented by Bob Barnett.

BEST OUTREACH BY A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL

Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. No one walks in LA, but apparently Hollywood hottie and “Entourage” star Adrian Grenier was making his way on foot to the Bloomberg/Vanity Fair after party when he was spotted by none other than Rahm Emanuel. The White House Chief of Staff’s brother, Ari Emanuel, was the inspiration for the high-strung, heavyweight agent portrayed by Jeremy Piven on the hit HBO show “Entourage.”

Rahm immediately had his motorcade pull over and Adrian hopped in. Now that’s taking it to the people!

BEST CELEBRITY BOOKING

FOX News’ Greta Van Susteren and John Coale, for not only getting reality star Kim Kardashian but for also not bragging about it. Technophile Greta photographed Kim’s every move and introduction on every red carpet (there were plenty).

NOT REPRESENTED BY BOB BARNETT

Kim Kardashian, but it’s only a matter of time. They did seem to enjoy a nice chat at the WHC Garden Brunch.

GREATEST ACT OF KINDNESS

Tony Romo. While at the MSNBC after party, the Dallas Cowboys Quarterback made a call to Chris Olson, brother-in-law of Politico’s Sara Olson as he recovered from emergency surgery in the hospital. Sara’s hubby Eric and Chris LOVE the Cowboys, so he approached Romo with the request – as you can see in this photo he jumped right in.

BEST WASHINGTON SPORTS FAN

Dan Pfeiffer, White House Communications Director. Pfeiffer initially refused a shooter from Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo exclaiming, “I am a Redskins fan,” while at the Friday night New Yorker party at the W.

MOST GRACIOUS GUESTS

The Jonas Brothers and family. Washington felt the loss of communications guru Carolyn Weyforth to this multitalented group but each member of the family is so engaging we can’t hold a grudge, especially after watching the family sign and smile for thousands of political and media fans.

BEST BUDS

The three amigos: actors Matthew Morrison of “Glee”, Chace Crawford of “Gossip Girl”, and Joe Mazzello of HBO’s “The Pacific”. Hundreds of hearts throbbed and cameras snapped as this trio of young stars were seen all over town from Café Milano to the Capitol. They also made many a Mom proud when they jumped on stage at the WHC Garden Brunch to help raise awareness for Mothers Day Every Day and CURE Epilepsy. Awww.

BEST NETWORK ANCHOR MOMENT

Morgan Freeman and Katie Couric. He not only lends his voice to the “CBS Evening News” intro, but Morgan Freeman offered up his hands to massage anchor Katie Couric’s tootsies at the Bloomberg/Vanity Fair party. Now that’s networking!

BEST TABLE GIFT

POLITICO.  Their guests found ebony BlackBerry covers imprinted with the bright red POLITICO logo waiting for them on their tables at the dinner. The covers are examples of sleek and simple branding, and quite handy.

BEST BOLDFACE FASHION

Kim Kardashian for wearing her mom’s vintage Valentino bought in Paris in 1984.  And Newsweek’s Jon Meacham for wearing JPress and telling POLITICO about it.

MOST WANTED RETURN GUEST – FEMALE

Candice Crawford, the former Miss Missouri and sister of People‘s Hottest Bachelor 2009 Chace Crawford…and girlfriend of Tony Romo. There are plenty of fellas in DC who would welcome her back sans her hunky beau (but you can bring Chace back with you, if you like).

MOST WANTED RETURN GUEST – MALE

Bradley Cooper, star of “The Hangover” and the upcoming remake of “The A-Team,” made his second appearance at the WHCA Dinner this year. We’re hoping that the Georgetown U grad (and one of People’s Most Beautiful 2010) will make it a hat trick.

BEST NEW EVENT

Robert and Elena Allbritton’s Politico Sunday Brunch.  An elegant civilized way to wrap up the weekend and say good-bye to new friends.

BEST PILLOWS

Bloomberg/Vanity Fair party swag were plush white pillows printed with fun quotable presidential quotes. Film ingénues Rosario Dawson and Anna Kendrick were seen smiling over this one:

Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.

- Herbert Hoover

BEST RED CARPET MASH-UP

The Jonas Brothers and Texas oil and gas executive/energy independence commando T. Boone Pickens at the WHC Garden Brunch.

COOLEST WASHINGTONIANS

Carol Blue and Christopher Hitchens: the only two people who could stand in the middle of a Vanity Fair party and not look around to see who was there.