The criticism from the republicans that Obama shouldn't be doing Leno and that he's not focused on the economy just continues to show republican out of touch-ness. It makes no sense to me. When Obama goes on Leno, he's talking to Americans. When he gives a town hall, he's communicating with Americans. Nearly every action he's taken has been about the economy. I'm sorry for those who don't comprehend the interrelatedness of healthcare, education and the economy. It seems not only rational, but necessary to tackle the economy as an ecosystem.
Swamp: Romney, who told CNN's Larry King that he didn't find Obama's appearance with Leno appropriate at a time like this, also suggested that he won't be making another run for president - for, while as much as he hopes that Obama's own agenda fails, he does hope that Obama can succeed as president in righting the economy and repairing the polar rift that has divided the nation politically.
Now, Sarah Palin running is another story, Romney suggested. The Alaska governor "lit the place up'' when she ran for vice president and remains "a powerful voice'' for the GOP.
"Some are seeing a problem with the president doing the Tonight Show, the first sitting president ever to do a late-evening fun show,'' King asked Romney. "Do you have a problem with it?''
"Well, this probably isn't the right time for it,'' Romney said. "I must admit, I line up with Warren Buffett on this. I prefer to see the president focusing all of his time and energy on the economy.''
But Obama was talking about the economy last night, King noted of a Tonight Show interview dominated by the issue.
"He is talking about it,'' Romney said. "He's out doing a rally in California. He's posing for the cover of magazines and doing a number of things. He's putting together a health care plan, putting together a cap and trade program, a lot of things on the agenda. And frankly, if you're doing too many things, a couple of important things can slip by.''
