President Obama's interview with Fox News Channel was, in a word, contentious. In an interview that clocked in just under 20 minutes, Bret Baier asked the president about the procedural methods Democrats are exploring to pass health reform, the special deals included in the legislation, and what the impact would be on his presidency. And by my count, Baier interrupted the president no less than a dozen times as Obama's answers veered off the controversial to the familiar talking points. This exchange was typical of it:

OBAMA: “Brett, you've got to let me finish my answers." BAIER: "Sir, I know you don't like the filibuster. ... " OBAMA: "I'm trying to answer your questions and you keep on interrupting. So let me be clear. ...”

As it ended, Baier apologized for having interrupted him so often. "That's okay, that's your job," Obama responded. But his frustration -- something he has tended not to mask well -- was clear. You can watch some of the interview over at the RCP Video page. Fox has also posted a transcript.