[Lou L]

He might have to tour these areas, talk to residents, declare emergency areas as well."

So, basically, he'll just be doing the minimum for his job--in a bunch of states that typically go blue anyway.

[nodumbblonde]

That line caught my eye, too.

“He might HAVE to”? He might HAVE to tour the area? Might HAVE to *shudder* talk to people? Oh, the horrors! How dare you wussies on the east coast inconvenience Dear Leader with your silly little hurricane! Now he’s going to have to descend from Mr. Olympus, mingle with the peasants and pretend he gives two farts.