[denydenydeny]

DU and Kos were full of “Bush drinking again” stories all through the second term. I’m always suspicious of political gossip that tells a story that some groups want to hear.

[maggief]

"I’m always suspicious of political gossip that tells a story that some groups want to hear."

I agree, the "scuttlebutt" should be taken with a grain of salt. But, is this the face of a confident, healthy CIC?

AP Photo 5 days ago

President Barack Obama watches as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas motorcade departs following their bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.

[piasa]

I’m always suspicious of political gossip that tells a story that some groups want to hear.

Particularly when coupled with his own claim he is spoken to "like a dog."

Sympathy ploy to rouse his base?