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Barack Obama ‘too tired’ to give proper welcome to Gordon Brown Barack Obama’s offhand approach to Gordon Brown’s Washington visit last week came about because the president was facing exhaustion over America’s economic crisis and is unable to focus on foreign affairs, the Sunday Telegraph has been told. Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been « overwhelmed » by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest. British officials, meanwhile, admit that the White House and US State Department staff were utterly bemused by complaints that the Prime Minister should have been granted full-blown press conference and a formal dinner, as has been customary. They concede that Obama aides seemed unfamiliar with the expectations that surround a major visit by a British prime minister. Allies of Mr Obama say his weary appearance in the Oval Office with Mr Brown illustrates the strain he is now under, and the president’s surprise at the sheer volume of business that crosses his desk. A well-connected Washington figure, who is close to members of Mr Obama’s inner circle, expressed concern that Mr Obama had failed so far to « even fake an interest in foreign policy ». |
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To say that this is a worrisome revelation about Obama’s stamina is an understatement. It is generally believed there will be some kind of foreign crisis in the next few months that will test the president in some way. If the guy can’t keep his focus sharp, the possibility of a misstep goes up considerably with unknown consequences as a result.
At bottom, I don’t know what’s worse; Obama’s lack of energy or them admitting it in public.
Some things are better left unknown.
Maybe he is spending a little too much time watching basketball games and movies at the White House, going to Washington Wizards games, flying to Chicago for dinner with Michelle and, as Richard states, flying around to swing states in campaign mode. Maybe he should start his day in the Oval Office at 7am like Bush, instead of 9am.
His new tracking poll, as he stated himself is the Dow. Don’t worry about the « day to day gyrations ».
As we have been saying for years now, he is Chauncey Gardiner (Being There) incarnated.
Any polls asking those who voted for him if they regret their decision?
Bon… maintenant il fait pitié.
On se demande si c’est une plainte officielle au syndicat des présidents américains.
Obama est en burnout un mois après avoir eu la job de président?
Il est donc parfaitement qualifié pour diriger la Caisse de Dépôt!
Ceci alors qu’il est plus populaire ailleurs qu’aux États-Unis et que même Hillary Clinton se fait accueillir comme une rockstar par la foule à Bruxelles.
Bush avait le temps. Il est le président qui a pris le plus de vacances de l’histoire… il avait tout son temps, il faisait RIEN !