If I'm going to the White House, my alarm goes off at 5:00 A. M. Typically there is no snoozing; jump out of bed, text my producer, often start texting with sources if there's breaking news that's happened overnight, and… — Kristen Welker Copy Share Image
But when my mother ran for City Council, that was the moment when I knew I wanted to be a political reporter. Some reporters… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
A couple of years ago, I went to dinner with a very high-profile source, and out of respect, I put my phone down for,… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I think it's incredibly important that we think about diversity in the context of the White House press corps, because it's important that the… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
My big challenge, I will say, is contouring. God help us all with contouring. — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I got such a bad series of sinus infections while covering President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, I lost my sense of smell! — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I typically set at least three alarms. I have two alarms set on my iPhone, I still use a Blackberry for work, so I… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I am not afraid to ask for feedback on my work or appearance, and try to never take that advice personally. — Kristen Welker Copy Share
You have to be essentially ready to interview the President every day that you walk in, at any moment. — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I've recently explored the beauty of doing sit-ups on those endurance balls. It adds a whole new dimension of difficult. — Kristen Welker Copy Share
I was in sixth grade. I loved TV news. I acknowledge that I was also in awe of Barbara Walters interviewing Patrick Swayze and… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
Whether I'm traveling or not, I lay out my outfit and jewelry the night before so I don't have to think about it. — Kristen Welker Copy Share
You're constantly asking yourself, 'Am I doing enough? Am I living up to this moment? Am I asking the toughest questions of the president… — Kristen Welker Copy Share
