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Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

I'm thinking that Obama, concerned that Romney is gaining momentum and in order to deflect growing criticism about the way Benghazi went down, is going to seize on the impending force majeure to make himself look presidential and in charge.

Expect him to appear in the middle of areas that take the brunt of the storm, probably to the point of him hanging out of Coast Guard helicopters or cutters a la that ridiculous picture of a helmeted Dukakis in a tank.

Thing of it is, if he plays it right, it might work for him. One thing about it, he will certainly take heat if he keeps campaigning while the crap is hitting the fan. The next few days should be very interesting.

Anyway, I hope all DT'ers in the northeast come through ok; I'm in the now "storm-free" state of Florida, which dodged this bullet.

The Big O is already on it, task force in motion...Won't have to do much to outshine Bush/Katrina...and the talking heads are already on it, O using Sandy for political gain..
Contacted couple pony pals in NJ, one said he loaded up his TS account and ready for action...the other said Christie came on TV and said the roads will be closed in 5 hours..that was about 3 hours ago...even Pgh is in the storm's sights...Friends near Hartford,CT are bracing...stay safe...