Topic: Rick Gibbs

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs responded to Rick Santelli's criticism by inviting him to the White House for coffee. The hosts suggest the interaction may be a distraction, noting the corporate links between CNBC, NBC, and General Electric, whose CEO sits on the president's economic advisory board.