Q Well, actually, yes. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Okay.
Q Strayhorn has been criticized by Rick Perry's supporters for taking --
THE PRESIDENT: You might leave. (Laughter.)
Q I'll step out.
THE PRESIDENT: Jackson asking the question. (Laughter.)
Q Yes --
THE PRESIDENT: Look, I held a high position in Texas at one time in my life, and I made it clear to all parties I'm not going to get involved in the race.
Q You know, because Perry, obviously, is vying for your support for putting out that story about Strayhorn's financial contributors --
THE PRESIDENT: Do what now?
Q Did you see that story about Strayhorn's financial contributors?
THE PRESIDENT: Jackson, I don't read every story you write. (Laughter.) Just the slain waiter story. (Laughter.)
