September 6, 2012
HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU:
Obama Hits Hustings on His Own (LAURA MECKLER, 8/31/12, WSJ)
W had things he wanted to do in office. The UR just wants the office.In 2004, President George W. Bush directed his re-election campaign to do all it could to help other Republicans on the ballot. "I don't want a lonely victory," he told aides.In 2012, President Barack Obama is taking a more solitary route.The Obama campaign is primarily focused on winning the 270 electoral votes needed to gain a second term. The president does almost no fundraising for Senate or House candidates and hasn't transferred money to other party election committees. His numerous campaign offices rarely coordinate with local candidates or display signs for anyone but Mr. Obama.At rallies, Mr. Obama seldom urges supporters to volunteer--or even vote--for other Democrats running for office. Sometimes, he mentions other politicians in the room without noting that they are seeking re-election. He rarely shares the stage with other candidates.
Posted by Orrin Judd at September 6, 2012 4:24 PM
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