Mittens will view hurricane damage in Louisiana today

[WI_DEM]

The Republican candidate heads to Louisiana for firsthand look at storm that bypassed Tampa but delayed the GOP convention.

Mitt Romney is traveling to New Orleans on Friday to tour the damage from Hurricane Isaac, his campaign announced Friday.


Romney's trip, which includes a visit to Lafitte, one of the flooded areas around New Orleans, comes a day after he officially accepted his party's presidential nomination.

Obama is in El Paso, Texas, on Friday for a roundtable discussion with military service members.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/246895-romney-to-tour-hurricane-isaac-damage-in-louisiana-

[C_U_L8R]

1. Why ?

He's absolutely useless there.
Get out of the way Mitt... this ain't a photo op.

[jillan]

2. Obama should have gotten there first... Just saying... nt

[WI_DEM]

4. maybe but is it mandatory for a president to go anywhere a hurricane happens?

while this was bad enough it didn't compare to something like Katrina. And frankly, I think the other poster who said that having a president go (or even a candidate such as Romney) is causing more problems for the locals in their efforts than just staying away but making sure they get everything they need.

[nenagh]

7. Agree...

Can see ads coming up with homes underwater.. and no Pres Obama.

[Horse with no Name]

3. Why? To see if he can loot the place?

Picking over the bones is what he does best!

[nc4bo]

6. I'm sure if he doesn't his Bain buddies or some other vulture capitalist will. nt

[siligut]

5. Good, give him another chance to show the media what a coldhearted, shark he really is.

He will say something or it will show on his face that communicates his disdain for people who can't steer their lives correctly.

[HopeHoops]

8. "I know people who own hurricanes."

[maryellen99]

9. are you sure it's safe for him to go there?

Robots and water don't mix.