With crucial elections looming, President Barack Obama, seen here on July 8 in Las Vegas, is lumbered with a tough political hand, touting a recovery many Americans do not feel, while economic data suggests the rebound may be slowing. (AFP/Saul Loeb)
0bama: "You f*#&ed up, America! You trusted us! " < /Animal House >
From that angle you can clearly see the stress he is under to maintain his lies.