Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to appear on a daytime chat show as he attempted to reach out to ordinary Americans following a slump in his opinion poll ratings. During the unprecedented appearance he was hoping to appeal to so-called "soccer moms" who are being heavily courted by the Republican and answered questions on family life and even the misfortunes of the actress Lindsay Lohan. Critics have accused Mr Obama of demeaning the office of President by appearing on the sofa of ABC's "The View" alongside the veteran interviewer, Barbara Walters, and Whoopi Goldberg During the programme,...