Metaphor Alert

There are times when you want to watch your metaphors, regardless of how stock they have become. Speaking of the press pool’s access to an event next week, the official White House schedule reads:

Tuesday, June 17. 9:45 am EDT. THE PRESIDENT is briefed on Midwest Flooding. Roosevelt Room, The White House. POOL AT BOTTOM.

Well, yes, that’s what happens in a flood.

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