There’s a conspicuously empty seat front and center at the WH press room. Who will get to occupy that well-used chair?

My first pick would be a beer keg. The beer summit was such a roaring success, why not beer briefings?

Justin Bieber – There’s probably no better way to get America’s youth interested in the daily press briefings.

Sarah Palin – Love her or hate her, we all enjoy a good fireworks show. Bonus: she does have a journalism degree.

Mel Gibson – In full-on Jerry Fletcher (Conspiracy Theory) mode.

Ted Nugent – For pre and post-briefing entertainment.

The Verizon Wireless dude – You know what his only question will be.

Simon Cowell… ’nuff said.