The Hill
…Even if Obama doesn’t continue to see surging poll numbers, maintaining the status quo could still be a win.
Presidents at or above 50 percent are generally viewed as an asset to their party and fellow candidates rather than a liability, Southern Methodist University political scientist Cal Jillson said.
And there’s anecdotal evidence Obama is reaping the benefits of stronger poll numbers.
House Democrats leapt to their feet when the president implored them last Thursday to be proud — not shy or defensive — of what they care about. The botched rollout of his plan to tax college savings accounts faded from the headlines relatively quickly. READ MORE