Obama Makes Economic Sales Pitch; No One's Buying

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 07/27/2010 - 10:01pm

The president has been traveling the country to talk about the economy, but it's far from clear the tour is helping his cause.

While the White House says it's not about boosting Obama's approval ratings, critics say the president, like yesterday's rock star, has been touring too long.

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