RNC Chair Tags Obama As "Campaigner-In-Chief"

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus tagged President Obama as “Campaigner-in-Chief” Tuesday during a conference call previewing the president’s upcoming travel plans to publicize his American Jobs Act.

“He loves campaigning, he loves raising money, he loves giving big speeches because that’s what he’s good at,” Priebus said. “But, he’s not good at following through on his promises and getting this economy back on the rails.”

The RNC Chair was critical of the cities Obama selected to visit - Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia - and argued that they were selected because they are battleground states for the 2012 presidential election.

Additionally, while Obama has continued to assure Congress and the public that his jobs bill is paid for, the RNC chair argued that these claims are fraudulent and said that Obama has yet to offer a credible method of paying for the $447 billion bill, legislation Priebus calls “Stimulus 2.”

President Obama Signs Norwegian Condolence Book

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden left the White House this afternoon on an unannounced visit to the Norwegian ambassador’s house.  During their visit they are offering their condolences following the tragic events of last week’s attacks. The president and vice-president will also be delivering hand-written condolence letters from Mrs. Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.  

President Obama Goes To Fort Drum, New York

According to the White House, President Obama, along with Vice President Biden, are meeting with members of the House Democratic leadership. They will talk about the progress of the on-going deficit reduction discussions.  
Later this afternoon, President Obama will travel to Fort Drum, New York. He will meet with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, many of whom have just returned from Afghanistan.  Obama will also meet with Gold Star families.  
In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two separate DNC events in News York. At night, Mr. Obama will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he will remain overnight. 

Obama Visits The United Nations

President Barak Obama will be at the United Nations in New York this afternoon to attend the dedication of the new US mission building at the UN, named after former Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown . 

 In a prime time television address on the situation in Libya yesterday, President Obama argued that the United Nations mandated intervention called for civilian protection rather than regime change, but that the US would work with its allies at the UN to find a political solution that could precipitate Gaddafi’s departure. 

 President Obama also said he would provide assistance to Libyan opposition group. This will likely become a heated topic at the UN over the next few weeks, as several prominent Security Council members have already said that in their view ,the resolution does not allow for the arming of rebels. 

Obama and Biden To Meet With Governors

According to the White House, President Obama and Vice President Biden will meet with Democratic Governors in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. They will talk about working together growing the economy and creating jobs. This weekend, the President and First Lady will host the National Governors Association for their annual dinner at the White House.