Posted on 02/19/2010 9:35:18 AM PST by NormsRevenge
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – In office less than 13 months, President Barack Obama has already returned to the campaign trail, flying west to stump for embattled Democrats ahead of November midterm elections.
After meeting with the Dalai Lama Thursday, Obama flew to Denver, Colorado to address some 2,000 Democratic activists gathered in a concert hall who greeted him with cheers of "Yes We Can!" -- the slogan he made famous in his 2008 campaign.
But the rapturous reception obscured the stark reality that Democrats face anything but a love-fest in November's midterms.
That has left Obama to try and use his popularity to boost the chances of his fellow Democrats, including Colorado Senator Michael Bennett, whom he forcefully defended at the rally.
The president drew a parallel between himself and Bennett, who he said had "been an agent of change in these parts for a very long time."
He called for Democrats to return the new lawmaker to the Senate, where he was first sent in 2009, after being designated the successor to Ken Salazar, who was named Obama's interior secretary.
But Bennet faces an uphill struggle, currently polling just 37 percent compared to 52 percent for his Republican opponent, according to a Rasmussen poll published February 5.
Obama acknowledged the "tough political climate" and jabbed at Republicans who he said know it is "a whole lot easier to say no to everything."
"Michael is running in a very tough political environment, but he's got one very powerful advantage: he's got you," Obama said.
"He needs you to fight for him now."
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In office less than 13 months, President Barack Obama, seen here during fundraising reception for Senator Michael Bennet, has already returned to the campaign trail, flying west to stump for embattled Democrats ahead of November midterm elections. (AFP/Mandel Ngan)
heh, heh, heh. "Popularity". What popularity? Obama is now despised by most Americans, and I doubt his presence is really wanted by Democrat candidates. His last 3 or 4 Democrat rallies spelled doom for the Dems.
First, fill your back pockets with other peoples’ money - until they are bulging with bribes...and then go West, young Marxist.
Keep talking BO/BS!
Obama gives anothe kiss of death.
Yeah. He did so well in the East....
0bama as Lester Maddox. Or, Huey Long.
A lot more publicity needs to be given to these billions Obama is handing out in problematic states, like Nevada. I think we now know what the “stimulus” money was really intended for.
Did you hear that Lindsey Vonn will have to forfeit her Olympic Gold Medal? The judges have now determined that Barack Obama actually went downhill faster than Vonn.
That’s OK. Since he will be stumping for his pals, he can’t do any damage in Washington. I’m sure he will return his Presedential pay while stumping ........right? Especially since he won’t be doing the job the people are paying him for.
LOL - that's the quote of the day.
The teleprompter and styrofoam pillar show hits Denver.....again.
More popcorn!
"I come not to praise Bennett, but to bury him!"
Shouldn’t title be: “Obama goes West to boot Democratic candidates”?
Obamao on a vote buying binge.
Too bad he’s using my money.
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