President Obama hits the road today in what his aides bill as something of a comeback tour.
White House officials have high hopes that his bus trip through the Midwest will show that he cares about everyday people, demonstrate that he hasn't been captured by special interests in Washington and renew confidence in his leadership. Obama has endured an extended period of bad news in recent weeks, such as a long-term slide in the stock market, the downgrading of the government's credit rating, escalating casualties in the Afghanistan war and declining job-approval ratings in the polls. His aides say Obama is eager to get out of Washington and "re-connect" with Middle America.
White House advisers say Obama shares the American public's deep concern about the economy but he has been unable to communicate his feelings effectively because he has been tied up in Washington dealing with the debt crisis and budget negotiations. Now that's about to change.
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