In our opinion, 10-year-old Damon Weaver should be the only political interviewer on CNN. But despite having raised $8,000 to attend the presidential inauguration and famously interviewing Joe Biden, in a grievous oversight, he has not secured press credentials. Watch his video plea to interview Barack Obama after the jump.Maybe Damon the cub reporter just needs to wear a top-notch Obama T-shirt to get his press pass:
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US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama holds up a Michigan State football jersey given to him during a rally on October 2, 2008 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA
A supporter of US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama listens during a rally at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida, October 21, 2008. Obama will leave the White House trail later this week to head to the side of his gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii, just 11 days before the election. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand
A supporter of presidential candidate Barack Obama arrives to watch the televised final presidential debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain in Hollywood, California, on October 15, 2008. McCain accused surging Obama of waging "class warfare" as the Republican battled to revive his flagging White House hopes at their final debate. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD
A supporter of US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama shouts slogans during a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 02 February 2008. Obama is on the campaign trail to try to clinch the Democratic Party ticket in the race to the White House. AFP PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUNAND
A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate, US Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) waits on line to get into a campaign event September 8, 2008 at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. Obama is expected to speak about the economy at today's event. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/AFP =FOR NEWSPAPERS,INTERNET,TELCOS AND TELEVISION USE ONLY=
US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama supporters attend as he speaks under rain during a rally with running mate Joe Biden at the University of Mary Washington during a rally in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Barack Obama cheer during a town hall meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina August 19, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand
A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrives to watch the televised final presidential debate between Obama and Republican John McCain in Hollywood, California, on October 15, 2008. McCain accused surging Obama of waging "class warfare" as the Republican battled to revive his flagging White House hopes at their final debate. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD
Delegate Preston Harden of Atlanta, Georgia, sports a Barack Obama shirt during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center on August 27, 2008 in Denver. US Sen. Barack Obama will be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for the November presidential election on August 28. AFP PHOTO/Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS AND TELEVISION USE ONLY
US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama supporters during a rally at Knology Park in Dunedin, Florida, September 24, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand
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Wednesday 31 December
By june regis
PLEASE SOME ONE HELP DAMON GET HIS PRESS CREDENTIALS SO HE CAN INTERVIEW PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA!!!
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Wednesday 31 December
By Donnie
Surely someone can get this young man the necessary credentials. I can't wait to see the interview!
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Thursday 01 January
By debbie L
omgosh! I love this kid!! I want to be his mama and I want to send him to college and I want him to reach his obviously God-given talent! Where can I get in touch with him??
Deb : )
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Friday 02 January
By Hannah
Good for you Damon. I'm guessing you are going to be a very successful person in whatever you choose to do. Happy New Year and enjoy your week in Washington.
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Sunday 04 January
By jessie
Damon, you're my homeboy!! I hope you get your wish! Go get'em tiger!!
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Sunday 04 January
By Patty
Damon...I don't think Pres-elect Obama could possibly turn down an offer like that. Good Luck to you..and have fun in Washington, something tells me it won't be your last trip there!
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Sunday 04 January
By pinelog121
Might as well let him, this whole administration is nothing but a big joke!
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Sunday 04 January
By Toneetony
Good Luck Damon, do you have all of your questions ready? I will be there the week of the inauguration also and hopefully will see you. Keep up the good work I'm sure Obama's people will grant your request. Wishing you the best.
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Sunday 04 January
By Tony
if this kid was white he would never get the chance to talk to the CZAR of the united socialist states. But since he is colored he is going to and the media will put this crap on the networks and say what a great job it was. WIth OBAMA you get the race card.....we can not support a man who doesnt support god.
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Sunday 04 January
By jj
awww he is so cute! obama should totally let him interview him.
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Sunday 04 January
By Tony
if that kid was white he would NEVER have a chance to talk to him but since its CHRISTMAS every day for the coloreds he will get to meet him and the MEDIA will play his crap on the network and say what a great job he did.......with OBAMA you get the race card
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Monday 05 January
By Jan
Damon,
I think you should get an interview. You are a very tenacious and intelligent young person. I have two suggestions to respect the office of the President and the Vice-President and do not refer to them as "homeboys." Also, speak clearly when you speak. I wish you the best.
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