Does Oil Cap Mean Brighter Days for White House?
President Obama said that the containment cap in the Gulf has brought “good news” and should capture all the oil spewing into the Gulf, but he also exercised caution in any preemptive celebration, saying that “it’s important we don’t get ahead of ourselves here.” Mr. Obama may want to use that caution when it comes to breathing a sigh of relief after a tough week for the White House, starting with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs’ comments that Republicans could gain control of the House in November and continuing with declining approval ratings. While the cap may be good news, as well as the passage of financial reform, it doesn’t mean the American people are necessarily satisfied. CBSNews.com Special Report: Disaster in the Gulf On Friday’s “Washington Unplugged,” Reuters Washington Bureau Chief Simon Denyer spoke with CBS News Justice Correspondent Bob Orr about the cap’s impact on the recently beleaguered administration and the upcoming midterms. “Let’s not forget, the economy is still
