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Obama Cancels Cleveland Visit

Instead of campaigning at Luke Easter Park, the president will visit Louisiana in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac

President Barack Obama's appearance in Cleveland has been canceled, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge.

Obama planned to speak at an Monday morning, but has since decided to go to Louisiana in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac.

"The president is making an abrupt change in his travel schedule," said Belinda Prinz, a spokeswoman for Fudge's office. "What plans he may have to come back to Northeast Ohio, we don't know yet. It's way too early to say."

White House spokesman Jay Carney announced the trip Friday aboard Air Force One as Obama flew to Texas to speak to U.S. service members and their families, The Huffington Post reported.

The president plans on examining damage caused by Isaac this week, seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans.

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Adam C. Miller September 2, 2012 at 07:41 am
I'm sure these Bain Capital success stories would disagree:
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Adam C. Miller September 2, 2012 at 07:42 am
I won't attack her character or personally because I don't know her... But I appreciate the name calling!
Adam C. Miller September 2, 2012 at 07:42 am
Joe Biden?
Adam C. Miller September 2, 2012 at 07:44 am
Obama and Romney can't do much... it's just the FACT that our own LEADER leads from behind and follows Mitt Romney! That's it.
lyn September 2, 2012 at 11:46 am
Grace-
Duh! Can't you see the quotes he put around the word so readers could understand how Obama mispronounced it? He spelled it the way the guy said it, so YOU, the READER, would know how he said - GET IT?
Bill Smither September 2, 2012 at 03:37 pm
"GoPees" ? My, aren't you clever.
I have long suspected you might be in the third grade. The OCD posting is taxing. I do appreciate your words to live by.
Bill Smither September 2, 2012 at 03:41 pm
My goodness, you certainly have a clever turn of a word.
Perhaps it's "Anita get ........." Insert word of choice.
Bill Smither September 2, 2012 at 03:48 pm
Oh, the sticks - what a bunch of ignorant hicks because they choose to live where they want to.
Lakewood216, we live where we do because of safety. Why don't you live in Hough, you right wing zealot? Put your money where your mouth is. "And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations." BHO
PaulRevere September 2, 2012 at 04:30 pm
Grace:
Moral of "Corpse" comment. You never even knew it. The major media is keeping you much in the dark about this President. You owe your self a favor. Listen to Fox Cable and at least "SEE". Than you can go listen to your favored media. Just do it for 1 week. Force yourself to hear the differences. You could then , with your mind, really see who is telling the truth. Videos cannot lie. Obama is not as intelligent as YOU are hearing. (GM factory in Janesville Wisconsin Did close down on Bush's watch, BUT you should see the VIDEO of Obama in early 2008 showing Obama telling that plant-"If HE were elected President That plant would be open for 100 years") Listen to the Democratic convention, but turn on FOX for the VIDEO responses to what was said. Many of Fox's commentators ARE indeed conservative, but they actually show videos to back up their comments. That should be important to you. Obama MOCKS this country. He MOCKS you . Only avideo would show that. He mocked the lifeblood of How this country was "BUILT" You , Lady GRACE, cannot and will not handle the Truth.
PaulRevere September 2, 2012 at 05:35 pm
Janet:
"The mice will play-When the Cat's Away" Don't know your business experiences. Don't know your age. But, every company (Business) Government operation NEEDS daily owner presence. If an "OFFICE" of employees does not have their head Executive present to handle decision making, it crumbles. Digital age does not suggest the "EXECUTIVE office of President" is exempted from tending to his Duties. His duties include dealing with "People" congress and Washington based employees. This President does not know what Administration of an Executive entails. He never had one Job where he managed people. Ignorance of what an executive office involves is NOT AN EXCUSE. Romney has tons of Executive experience, (if you saw all of his jobs and accomplishments on TV, you should know that.) No one could operate the USA office with thousands of employees by being absent from daily contact. Do you know this President has not had one CABINET meeting for over 5 months? THE EMPTY-CHAIR says it all. I cannot believe there are people like you who see any hope in this country , with a MOCKING President, who has talked his way into the highest office in the nation. You could not even name ONE accomplishment of Obama before he became Senator. But, you would be so gullible to accept the Digital age trumps all "intelligence. Get the facts-Obama has been out of the office more times than "IN The office" His vacations and campaigning have not addressed USA problems. FAILED!
AMA September 2, 2012 at 08:48 pm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-did-not-change-washington-for-each-side-its-clear-whos-to-blame/2012/09/01/a15265a0-f45b-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_story.html?tid=pm_pop
Paul September 2, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Grace,
Just an FYI. 211 is the number you dial for Hurricane assistance in Louisiana. Next time you may want to educate yourself before you comment. Romney was absolutely correct in telling that person to call 211.
AMA September 2, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Mitt Romney to Homeless Issac Flood Victim: "GO HOME AND CALL 211!
by luckyguyjoe Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday. Romney and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) spent close to an hour meeting with first responders and local officials. Romney shook hands with National Guardsmen outside the U.S. Post Office and talked with a local resident, Jodie Chiarello, 42, who lost her home in Isaac's flooding. "He just told me to, um, there's assistance out there," Chiarello said of her conversation with Romney. "He said, go home and call 211." That's a public service number offered in many states. WHAT? HE TOLD THE HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL WHAT? THEY LOST THEIR HOME AND MITT TELLS THEM TO GO HOME AND CALL 211? ARE YOU SERIOUS? WHAT? Willard just came off the republican convention where they TRIED to portray him as a caring human being. Where they tried to show his softer side and put an end to his image as a robot. They spent 3 days using every possible angle to make Willard seem like just another guy. And when he meets one of homeless victims from the recent hurricane he merely brushes them off and says "go home...call 211"! Willard...their home is gone! They have no home. Its been flooded. Go home? To where Willard? They don't have 4 or 5 homes like you do. They've got one home that was destroyed and they need help..
MZ September 3, 2012 at 12:02 am
And Obama would have done...?
Earl Boggs September 3, 2012 at 01:25 am
Anita, you really should go back to school and attend English class again. You are calling Clint infamous. Check the definition because you may find yourself in a slander suit for posting this comment. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/infamous
AMA September 3, 2012 at 11:44 am
in·fa·mous   [in-fuh-muhs] Show IPA
adjective 1. having an extremely bad reputation: an infamous city. 2. deserving of or causing an evil reputation; shamefully malign; detestable: an infamous deed. Earl,read #2..... You better go back to school ....Clint was demeaning and maligning the President...better get a better magnifying glass.
Dan Marol September 3, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Paul-
OK, I like videos to back things up, too. Please visit www.mediamatters.com. I think you will be enlightened!
Theodore Toothman September 3, 2012 at 12:48 pm
He has golfed four times as much in four years as Bush did in eight. That is known to the average citizen, as you can't golf without being out there. And that still begs the question as to why he changed his schedule right after Romney announced he was going to the Gulf coast. Is he now neglecting "all the duties of his office" to chase Romney? Fact: if Romney had not announced a trip to the Gulf, Obama would be campaigning in Cleveland right now.
Garry Kanter September 3, 2012 at 01:29 pm
GWB intentionally didn't play golf, once he started the first war.
Said it would look bad to our men and women in uniform. Which president has cleared more brush in Crawford, Texas? On the ranch GWB sold the minute he left the White House, since he didn't need the photo ops any more.
James Murphy September 3, 2012 at 03:03 pm
Anita 211 is actually a correct number to call for help with her problem
James Murphy September 3, 2012 at 03:11 pm
and anita just because they lost their home it is still NOT Obamas or Romneys job to help just them her first step is to contact her insurance company, the red cross is their to provide food/shelter
James Murphy September 3, 2012 at 03:15 pm
Also anita try to use the correct quote from Jodie Chiarello
"He just told me to, um, there's assistance out there," Chiarello said of her conversation with Romney. "He said, go home and call 211." That's a public service number offered in many states. He said that he was going to do the best that he could for us.” Chiarello, a Republican who declined to say who she was voting for, said she was pleased Romney visited to be “supportive.” “He’s good, he’ll do the best for us, he has our best interests at heart,” she said of the candidate, adding that he was different than she’d expected. “I thought he’d be more like a politician, but it was more understanding and caring,” she said. “He was caring.” Romney told the women that FEMA could point them in the direction of shelters.
AMA September 3, 2012 at 07:59 pm
JAMES...
Couldn't fit the whole article ...they only allow so many typed characters per post... Had to delete the last half. Wow, James, anything else?
PaulRevere September 3, 2012 at 08:09 pm
Dan M:
OK, I visited mediamatters. It was a "bumpy ride" Well any particular video you want me to see.? Let me know, since they seem to have an opinion on what is on the video, rather than letting your "ears" decide what was heard.
PaulRevere September 3, 2012 at 08:16 pm
Obama Joke!
Obama to visit the "Gulf" Wow! He said, What "course"? Hint: You know Obama likes to play "Golf"
TaterSalad September 4, 2012 at 01:26 am
Democrats to use trick photography, much like their politics to fill the stadium:
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/09/03/Dems-Use-Trick-Photog-to-fill-convention
AMA September 4, 2012 at 02:04 am
Of course you would post this hodge-podge...it's a right wing site.......Hmmmmm
Now where are those fact checkers........
Grace Garry September 4, 2012 at 07:29 pm
To PaulRevere, or should I call you Mr. Know It All. I am well aware of what 211 means. You don't need to educate me as I am already highly educated. Why do you assume when one refers to a term in their comments they need you to give them an FYi? I guess you need that opportunity to make nasty comments. Insecure?
Telling the man who lost his home in a disaster to call 211 is like telling everyone to call a certain number and you'll win a million dollars. Think they'll have an easy time getting their call through? Do you understand my analogy? Do you even know what analogy means? Also your joke about gulf/golf falls flat because gulf and golf are pronounced differently. I know how important pronunciation is to you, so I'm surprised you don't know the difference between the two.
MZ September 4, 2012 at 07:47 pm
Grace, what should Romney have done? What would have liked to see? Is there any response from Romney that would have been acceptable to you?
PaulRevere September 4, 2012 at 08:26 pm
Grace:
Direct your 211 comments to another commentor here. I never said a thing to you about 211. I take a proud bow for my "GOLF" (GO-Loaf) intent. That's how I pronounce it. You see, I'm from another "TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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