"Comforter in Chief"

[ProfessionalLeftist]

President Obama hugs Nth Pt Marina owner Donna Vanzant as he tours damage done by Sandy today in NJ

[GETTINGTIRED]

1. GENUINE

Priceless

[Faith9326]

2. <333

[justiceischeap]

3. I saw him hugging her on TV

I could see her hair and him hugging someone (you couldn't see her except her hair) and at one point he was rocking her.

I know it's horrible but I was hoping someone got footage of that.

[DURHAM D]

5. I was hoping for this footage also.

She would not let go of him. It seemed to last for at least 3 minutes. He did not hurry her at all.

I would love to know what that couple at the beginning of the walk were talking about to President Obama. They seemed angry.

[justiceischeap]

7. Are you talking about the woman in the tan Carthart jacket

and guy w/ wrap arounds and thermal shirt?

If them, I noticed her face getting redder and redder.

[DURHAM D]

15. Yes.

I could tell from his body language that the President was more than ready to disengage but without handlers around he did not have a way. Finally the FEMA guy was pulled in but still they kept going and going.

When the President turned to walk with the Governor and the others toward the microphone that couple dropped right in behind Obama and I thought Oh God, I hope the secret service is on this.

[Faith9326]

16. Noticed this too

[roguevalley]

24. some people have lost their minds over this. slack should be cut.

[SaveAmerica]

19. I haven't seen the footage but your description brought me to tears,

the part about him not hurrying her when you know he has so much to do.

[longship]

4. What a president!

Makes me proud. I dare Fox to make fun of this!

[Bucky]

10. Don't think they're not spitballing how they might do that right now.

They'll probably have to settle ignoring him while repeating "Some critics are asking why was the president not able to stop this deadly storm? Mitt Romney's tax cuts would already have fixed these problems."

[justiceischeap]

11. Was President Obama touching grief-stricken woman inappropriately?

Sources on the ground said he copped a feel as a bereft woman cried on his shoulder.

[jimbo92107]

30. There's your Fox News angle!

Angry black man meets Mandingo, abusing a disaster victim. Look for the cartoon in a local KKK flier.

[crunch60]

22. Fox will find a way to make fun of this image, people's tragedy, because that's what they do,

they are the party of disillusionment and hate.

[q_e_d]

35. You've an excellent President!

Why go with a truly unknown quantity? Mr. Romney strikes me as a windsock, not a leader.

[sarge43]

46. A wind sock has a useful purpose

We know a lot about Romney and he's a blivet.

Welcome to DU.

[VWolf]

47. Welcome to DU!!!

And a warning - please do not insult windsocks.

[EarthGurl2012]

6. He really cares . . .

That is the #1 reason I voted for him . . . the other hundreds pale in comparison. President Obama cares for the people of this country with a passion that is only matched by his love for his family.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

8. Genuine...

[Cha]

9. Wow..everything is written on both their faces.

Thanks for the pic, PL

[Blue Owl]

12. That's the dude I'm voting for

[sarge43]

45. Another dude abides.

I was asked why I cared about President Obama. I answered because I believe he cares about me.

[bluestate10]

13. Te look on that woman's face is one of comfort, she knows that the President hugging her

won't abandon those that are suffering.

[mrmpa]

14. Can't discount President Obama's spiritual soul........

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I also remember President Clinton after the Oklahoma City bombing. Both of these men bring tears to my eyes because I can feel their empathy and sympathy & heartfelt graciousness. To them each person they meet is worthy of their time and love.

That's it, President Obama has a heart full of love for all of us.

I just realized the title of my post could be disconcerting. Changed it to read spiritual soul

[KT2000]

28. Remember Clinton after 9/11

Bush was AWOL so Clinton walked down the streets of New York. People were screaming and running to him to be hugged. It was really sad.

[mrmpa]

34. I do remember that.............

his daughter Chelsea was with him as he walked.

[nolabear]

17. If I was writing a handbook on being a good human being his face would be on the cover.

He makes me proud.

[Heathen57]

18. I cannot imagine

Willard doing anything like that. It pains him to have to shake hands with the crowds.

I believe he thinks that 'The Poor' would rub off on him and he might develop a fatal case of compassion with a side effect of empathy.

[madokie]

20. I like him more and more with every passing day

[JI7]

21. he got older in a matter of days , it's interesting to see how the campaign

never really got to him. even after that first debate. personal attacks don't affect him much. if you look at romney the personal stuff and the campaign is what affects him.

with Obama it's seeing other people hurt that causes him worry, pain etc. i think this is something Christie sensed also.

[lunatica]

44. I think he's very tired, as is Christie

They're sleep deprived from a few days before the storm, so it's much more difficult for them not to show their emotions. We're privileged to have the photos to see the stress and pain both men are feeling. I can say that today I like Chris Christies. It's really obvious he's distressed about what's happened to New Jersey's people.

Tomorrow I can go back to disliking him when he acts like a shit. Today he's doing good.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

23. Here's the C-SPAN coverage of his meeting with her.

http://www.c-span.org/Events/Pres-Obama-Views-Storm-Damage-in-New-Jersey/10737435459-6/

At 4 minutes into the clip.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

25. Thank you! n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

26. You get the feeling it's not a photo-op, the cameras just happen to be there.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

27. This is our "community organizer" president ...

... We know his story from way back. He cares. It's genuine.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

31. You can tell that he was just going down the row of people and then he saw she wasn't okay,...

....and he hugged her to comfort her before he even knew a damn thing about her.

It was the human thing to do.

.....and she hugged him back.

[FailureToCommunicate]

42. Yes, but it was remarkable how the Pres. talked her back. First, just comfort, then

reassurance, then a promise to make things better, then reminding her that there had to be an order to things...that maybe peoples' destroyed homes had to be addressed before her dock walkways. And she agreed, seemed to feel better.
A lesson in counseling, for sure.

Thank you Mr President.
You are continuing to make us proud.

[KT2000]

29. thank you!

I guess she had the marina. She looked like she was still in shock though I bet she felt better after meeting the President and FEMA director.
A very empathetic man. Just who we need in the Whitehouse.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

32. She was on the verge of an emotional collapse and he picked her up again.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

33. BTW: Watch the Right Wing attack her without mercy....

They'll claim this was all staged too.

Remember the name Donna Vanzant.

[lexw]

37. Fox Not So News doesn't have a helluva lot of time to attack this. :)

[Spitfire of ATJ]

39. Time? It's a knee jerk reaction for them.

[lexw]

40. True. I don't have the skin thick enough to watch that channel—even to be critical...

Kudos to those of you who can!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

41. Do what I do....

http://www.newshounds.us/

[lexw]

36. That was awesome

Thanks so much for posting this!!!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

38. It's nice to see my ability to find stuff is appreciated.

[PotatoChip]

43. He's a good man.

Kind, caring, compassionate, and an extremely competent leader.

I'll never understand how some can't see that. Blinded by the right I guess.