Who is Jay Carney?
White House press secretary
What is happening to him?
He is stepping down
When?
mid-June
What is he going to do?
He hasn't made any firm decisions.
Who made the announcement?
President Barack Obama
When?
Friday
Do he and Obama get along?
Yes
What did Obama say about his judgment?
He's got good judgment.
When did he become press secretary?
2011
Was he Obama's first press secretary?
No
Who was the first?
Robert Gibbs
What did Carney do before?
journalism
How long was he a journalist?
21 years
Did he write for any magazines?
Time magazine
What did Obama joke about regarding his old career?
he went from one of those asking the questions to the person behind the podium
Was he the press secretary during the 2012 race?
Yes
How many years has Obama been president?
more than five
Did Carney enjoy being press secretary?
Yes
Who will do the job now?
Josh Earnest
What is his current role?
deputy press secretary