How I Would Up The President's Approval Rating

Obama Approval Rating Down in New York Times/CBS Poll - NYTimes.com: "At a time of rising gas prices, heightened talk of war with Iran and setbacks in Afghanistan, Mr. Obama’s approval rating dropped substantially in recent weeks, the poll found, with 41 percent of respondents expressing approval of the job he is doing and 47 percent saying they disapprove — a dangerous position for any incumbent seeking re-election."

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Nobody says this will be easy. But here is what I'd suggest:

Float Hillary as a possible VP and if it flies promise Biden the first Supreme Court vacancy.

Get out of Afghanistan ASAP

Start organizing among prominent Republicans who are convinced the GOP nominees are poison to the economy.

Appoint Colin Powell to an important Middle East post

Hit those oil reserves with a pledge to double the effort to get off the sauce.

Dominate the news with daily implementation of good ideas within your power

Consider lightening up on Bradley Manning

Feature every jobs action with local input and hit the GOP on its no-jobs stance

Charles Sanders Peirce - Thinking in Threes