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Gerber: President’s visit brings cheers, jeers

Depending on which side of the political fence you stand, the phrases “Obama Nation” and “Obamination” are probably familiar to you.

And, again depending on where you stand, one of those phrases may describe your emotions about President Barack Obama’s visit to Chattanooga on Tuesday.

I will not be offended whichever phrase fits your feelings.

The president’s visit and surrounding hubbub prompted plenty of Times Free Press readers to share their thoughts on the president and how the newspaper covered his trip to town.

The top half of our front-page was dominated by a photo of Obama hugging Amazon employee Lydia Flanders, while the rest of A1, except for some teases to other stories at the bottom, was dedicated to Obama in Chattanooga. It seemed like every reader had an opinion about it.