It’s all about the “optics.” The media can’t report this crisis just yet — Obama is still relaxing in Palm Springs. When he is good and ready to leave, they’ll breathlessly start their coverage with “President Obama cutting short his California vacation and returning to Washington on Air Force One amid unconfirmed reports of attacks in Iraq!” This will allow the low-information voter to get the full impact of Obama’s selflessness and sacrifice.
You’re probably correct, JennysCool. EVERYTHING this Administration does (or doesn’t do) is ORCHESTRATED to suit their political agenda.