October 26th, 2012
03:25 PM ET
Obama monitors hurricane, campaign says it will remain at full speed (CNN) – With the potential for a so-called “perfect storm” to batter the mid-Atlantic and New England early next week, President Obama is monitoring the latest developments – both as a president and as a presidential candidate. Depending on just where Hurricane Sandy comes ashore – and when and where it collides with another winter storm system – may both impact Obama’s campaign schedule and test his administration’s preparedness one week before Election Day. Earlier Friday, the White House announced that the president convened a call with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to discuss precautions ahead of the storm. The White House also said that FEMA has decided to deploy Incident Management Assistance Teams up and down the East Coast this weekend before the brunt of the storm is felt.’’’ 
October 26th, 2012
09:30 AM ET
POTUS' Day Ahead - Friday, October 26After a marathon campaign trip that stretched coast to coast, President Obama is back at the White House Friday. But the president's focus is of course still on the election, now only 10 days away, and he will spend the majority of the day giving interviews to several local television outlets, radio shows, and even MTV. Full schedule below: |
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