Obama calls debate prep 'a drag'


By Justin Sink


original article: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/259641-obama-calls-debate-prep-a-drag





"They're making me do my homework," Obama joked with volunteer Andrea Stinger."





I'd prefer having a POTUS who wants to work, not one who won't even attend security briefings!






President Obama played some hookey from his intense debate preparation early this week in Las Vegas, visiting a campaign field office in nearby Henderson and chatting with volunteers for his re-election effort.

"It's very nice. Although basically they're keeping me indoors all the time. It's a drag. They're making me do my homework," Obama joked with volunteer Andrea Stinger.



Campaign traveling press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters later that the president viewed visiting with voters and volunteers as important during his time in Nevada, a crucial swing state in Novemeber.

"Obviously, as you know, he just went and took a break, and went to a local campaign office to rally and excite volunteers and our campaign staff, because at the same time, we’re focused on early vote and we’re focused on getting people out to vote as soon as they have the opportunity to," Psaki said. "So there’s a balance we’re striking here as well while we’re in Nevada."

But the Obama aide offered scant details about how the president's debate prep was going, telling reporters she did not want to tip the campaign's hand before the big day.