PhotoWASHINGTON — The sun was shining, thousands of supporters were chanting his name, and President Obama was basking again in the electricity of a campaign rally. “Donald Trump says stuff every day that used to be considered as disqualifying for being president,” Mr. Obama said. “I don’t know about you guys, but I am so relieved that the whole ‘birther’ thing is over,” Mr. Obama said. Earnest said of Mr. Trump’s about-face, “I don’t think the president much cares.”Still, it is clear that Mr. Obama is taking this election personally. Mr. Obama has adhered to a well-worn playbook that second-term presidents have used to stay relevant.

Source: New York Times September 19, 2016 00:22 UTC