After news accounts of 95 rounds of golf played by the president (as of April 21) and 17 vacations taken by the first lady (as of March), 132 campaign fundraising events and countless “official” visits that more closely resemble campaign stops, Barack Obama is proving one thing: an elected official whose resume is purely political naturally will make every action purely political.
The 2008 presidential election revolved around a young Illinois senator with “community organizing” as his chief accomplishment who excelled in messaging and marketing the notion of “Hope and Change” with the admonition, “Yes, we can!”
Americans are working hard to get through a tough recession and deal with our problems as best we are able. In stark contrast, we see a man with great intellect and charisma more committed to a campaign schedule than the nation he serves.
Obama, the constant candidate, has failed to govern and lead.
While on the trail, there’s soaring rhetoric with promises to solve unemployment with job growth. In reality, Obama’s policies place greater burdens on small businesses and employers.