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President Obama on Hurricane Sandy: Agencies Should Cut The Red Tape to Provide Resources
Obama gets first-hand look at storm devastation in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — President Barack Obama jetted to storm-stricken New Jersey for a first-hand look at the devastation, as his aides tried to keep overt politics at bay for one more day.
Still, with Election Day less than a week away, Obama’s visit was layered with political implications. The deadly storm has given Obama an opportunity to project presidential leadership in the final days of the tightly contested White House race. And Obama’s tour guide in New Jersey was the state’s Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a supporter of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
To the chagrin of some Republicans, Christie has lavished praise on Obama for his efforts in helping states dealing with the storm. Christie was on hand to greet Obama as Air Force One landed on a sunny, breezy day in Atlantic City. The two men, along with FEMA administrator Craig Fugate, boarded Marine One for an hour-long aerial tour of the storm damage.
Obama stopped by FEMA headquarters in Washington before heading to New Jersey.
