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David Axelrod To Democrats: "Chill Out".

One thing that he does not mention is that Obama is not seen in the context of a Republican opponent. He is getting all the shit on him in the debates but up to now he has no target to load up on them.

This is a typical incumbent situation. The man in the White House has to sit and wait until he knows who is running against him. Then and only then is there an election dynamic that can be tested.

Despite falling approval ratings, generated by both those on the right and left of the President, he maintains a good edge over every Republican candidate.

One of the most consistent worries about all the Republican primary candidates is their electability. And rightly so.

The game has not really started yet. Let's see what happens as the GOP primary unfolds.

In the meantime, Obama is asserting himself generically against the republicans with strong initiatives like the Jobs Act. Good reactions to it so far.

And in all generic polls, which aren't worth much, the Republican Party consistently polls behind the Democrats. Not much but something.

Labels: Re-election of Barack Obama