Obama Bombed Debate Prep

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Updated Apr. 21, 2017 3:24PM EDT / Published Oct. 08, 2012 10:30AM EDT

Chip Somodevilla

The president barely got a passing grade in debate prep, administration aides told The New York Times. Distracted by other responsibilities, Obama offered erratic performances as he geared up, appearing by turns energetic or insensate, White House aides said. Obama’s mind was elsewhere during one cram session after a memorial service held for the Americans killed at the consulate in Benghazi, and several other sessions were either canceled or cut short. The president’s reelection campaign has been in crisis mode since Obama turned in his moribund performance, and is preparing for the vice presidential debate on Thursday.

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Obama Bombed Debate Prep

Chip Somodevilla