Democrats Call On Michelle Obama To Hit The Campaign Trail
The Washington Post reports: “The White House’s efforts to hold on to a majority in Congress have expanded from the West Wing to the East Wing, where political operatives are calling on Michelle Obama to campaign for endangered Democrats. Unlike her husband, the first lady has maintained her appeal to women, independents, and the new and young voters who helped propel her family into the White House. She has won praise for the issues she has chosen to champion, such as curbing childhood obesity. She has become something of a cultural and fashion icon, drawing a different kind of attention to the White House. And with an approval rating of 66 percent, she is easily the administration’s most popular figure.”
Obama’s Day Ahead
President Obama will receive the presidential daily briefing at 9:30 a.m. ET. He will meet at 10:30 a.m. ET with senior advisers, and will meet at 11 a.m. ET with his national security team on Iraq. He will have lunch at 12:45 p.m. ET with Vice President Biden. At 2:50 p.m. ET, he will deliver remarks and sign the Manufacturing Enhancement Act. He will meet at 3:45 p.m. ET with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. He will meet at 5 p.m. ET with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Biden’s Day Ahead
Vice President Biden will attend President Obama’s meeting at 11 a.m. ET with the national security team on Iraq. He will have lunch with Obama at 12:45 p.m. ET. In the afternoon, Biden will meet with senior advisers.
Obama’s Youthful Voters More Likely to Skip Midterms
The New York Times reports: “Will all of those young, enthusiastic Obama voters turn out in 2010? If history is any guide, probably not. Older voters are historically more likely to cast ballots in midterm elections than are voters under the age of 30. And this year, they are already more enthusiastic than younger voters about the coming campaign. Those older voters are most likely to say the country is on the wrong track and to disapprove of the way both Congress and President Obama are doing their jobs, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll conducted this summer.”
Vulnerable Dems Support State Aid Bill
The Hill reports: “The vast majority of Democratic members facing tough reelection races voted in favor of the $26 billion state aid bill. The bill passed 247-161 Tuesday, with 25 members not voting. Despite Republicans casting the measure as “more reckless spending” from Democrats and vowing to take the issue to the campaign trail, just three House Democrats voted no.”â¨â¨
Embattled Rangel Holds Birthday Gala – But Who’s Coming?
CNN reports: “Embattled lawmaker Charlie Rangel, who is embroiled in an ethics investigation, celebrates his 80th birthday Wednesday – but the event may lack much of its promised luster…In a video montage accompanying an invitation sent out to supporters late last month, former President Bill Clinton delivered his birthday wishes. Clinton is not attending the party, saying he will be in Arkansas on Wednesday. The video also touted a performance by the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. But the legendary soul singer is nursing fractured ribs and has had to reschedule two free concerts.”
