I had the same yuck reaction to Laura having to sit next to The Mayor. And EAT while seated there ... Nerves of Steel that woman has. You know how darkness has no fellowship with light -- I imagine that seating arrangement and all this hauling himself around New Orleans has taken a toll on Nagin as well. I mean, he must be gagging because he clearly does not have the time of day for the president and first lady except when there is political advantage to be gained by it, or image lost if he doesn't put in some face time with the president. Not that I feel sorry for Nagin on this account. I think of all those people who died and wonder how he faces himself in the morning.
I thought about that too, how he can face himself . . . but beings that he is still the mayor, still criticizing the Pres., not making sure his city is taken care of, I don't think he has any inkling what he COULD have done to help the people there. Just no inkling at all.
I doubt that they even cross his mind. I honestly don't think the man has enough intelligence to comprehend his own ineptitude. Or guilt.