President Obama's PR—is it working in his favor?

I’m sure all of you have seen President Barack Obama every where from cable television to the internet. Whether it was an appearance on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, an appearance on ESPN, to his weekly addresses to the nation, President Obama is continuing his phenomenal PR (even after the campaign) in order to help keep the nation informed on our financial crisis(s) as well as putting in a significant effort in maintaining his positive ratings among Americans. Everyone knows his number one priority is promoting and selling the stimulus bill … what other way to do so then to go to cable shows that millions of the average American watches and tell them about it? Spectators say that president Obama’s aggressive PR campaign seems to be aimed at making the president more human, as he communicates straightforwardly to the American public about the pros and cons of our rugged economy and the stimulus package.

Along with the President being on his “PR grind,” his wife, Michelle Obama has easily been seen on several magazine covers and has appeared on several talk shows to help promote the positive image of her family, particularly her husband and his decisions with the economy. The Obama’s are flooding the mass media every which way you look with positive images and messages to the public in hopes that the nation will support them and help them make the “change” in our nation and the world that President Obama originally campaigned on.

But is the bold decision to be in the nations faces so often a good idea, or is he overexposing himself and wearing the nation down? It seems like the far right conservative blogs and commentators think he’s not doing such a hot job, but let’s be honest; will Republicans and all the Fox News junkies ever be happy with President Obama and his decisions? Most likely NOT! I think President Obama is genius for some how managing all of our countries trying issues (everything from the drug war in Mexico, to America’s current recession to fighting the war on terror). I would love to hear your thoughts on our president and how he’s done thus far….
-- Samantha Savory