He's about as welcome as Sandy. Does anyone see this as a stunt to get more votes. Obama really don't give a rats butt about NJ OR the us citizens.

who cares. obama certainly doesnt. jimmy carter was better than obama

He is still a useless hack. He just wants the vote. DO NOT be fooled

Obama is coming to New Jersey to tie up the limited roads available. What exactly will he accomplish :?

Will his visit close down the NJ Turnpike, or the Garden State Parkway ? Air Force 1 at Newark, just as the first flights will be going out ?

Pure grandstanding. No concern for the people who are pushed aside as he prances around.

He should come to Wayne and see what it looks like without the flooding, we live on van riper rd and we have some monster trees laying on houses and power lines

WHY?Unless he is coming here to physically assist in the cleanup,there is no need to be here.We truly love ya Mr.President.However,the costs associated with your visit would only add to the billions already lost.The security detail,fuel to come and go,etc.
Peace.

Is he gonna turn my power back on?

It is customary for the Pres to visit any area marked as a disaster area. He visited Alabama when the tornado hit there. If you down like Obama that's right but it is the norm and The Gov wants him to come. It's sad there are so many small minded people. We need as much local and federal help as possible.

would love to speak to mr. O. seiously. we now under water, happened in 92 and was horrible trying to get assistance.......
went to house today we were not allowed in........lots of damage.

Wow you guys sound like very bored people. Perhaps the first responders need some words of encouragement and to be shown some appreciation from the leader of our country despite who he is. They are working hard. Times in NJ are rough right now and if the president didnt come to visit you would probably just go on a ignorant rant about how he didn't care. Shove your ignorance where the sun doesn't shine and be positive instead. No one needs your negativity during these times.

Seriously people? He's the president of the United States of America. I'm pretty sure he's coming here to check on one of the most densely populated parts of the country, not to tie up the roads or gets votes. Save your hatred for another day.

A real LEADER of ALL Americans in red and blue states during difficult times.

If Barry is coming here, tell him to bring boots, gloves, a chainsaw, and do some work in stead of grandstanding at our issues for photo ops and tying up traffic.

Does Obama see OJ?......i do and hes a looky real scared

Everyone of these comments are from Republican bigots. Try rebuilding your lives without government money.

Here's what I know--if Obama wasn't coming to New Jersey to view the damage--all you same naysayers would be complaining that he didn't care enough to come.

I can't read any of the comments.

You people need to take a break..in your view public officials are always suspect? Maybe you need some perspective . MAYBE our president can help!

Unlike Romney, Obama understands that it is part of his role as president to assist New Jersey with its relief needs.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/mitt-romney-fema_n_2044213.html?fb_action_ids=10151083316402676&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map={%2210151083316402676%22%3A435359969864370}&action_type_map={%2210151083316402676%22%3A%22og.likes%22}&action_ref_map

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/politics/disaster-role-government/index.html

Helpa me he's gonna go take someone else's generator and give it to you OK?

we don't need him here , thank you

Obama does care about people, but don't expect any President to solve all of the issues we have - they're humans and not Gods or Magicians.

RM ~ Let the President assist us from Washington. We don't need him taking away much needed resources and manpower from devastated areas.

The ignorance demonstrated by many of you is mind boggling. Every time a President has declared a Federal Disaster, they have always toured the damage. Bush, Clinton, Bush Sr., Reagan, Carter, all of themdid it. Get over yourselves! It's part of the job, not a political move.

Love all these hypocrites who talk @ the freeloaders who use federal govt funds for thingslike vet services, unemployment insurance to feed their familes/save their homes, etc & now all the sudden christie & his friends have no prob expecting govt to step n & fix our boardwalks. All anti more govt until the boardwalk in front of ur beachfront home needs some cold hard cash!

I can't believe the cantankerousness displayed by these comments.

First of all, President Obama is not coming here to New Jersey to campaign. We live in a deep blue state - everyone knows how it will vote in the upcoming election. Rather, the president is doing his job as a leader and bringing both the attention of the country and the financial support of the Federal government to the devastation in New Jersey.

In other words, Helpa Mee, yes, his visit can help turn your power back on.

The President has received considerable criticism for "failing to lead". I would expect that he receive accolades for leading.

You people should be ashamed of yourselves....at least this President is concerned enough to make a visit instead of just going to his Texas ranch like the last one...unbelievable

The real disaster would be if he gets reelected!

Obama is a leader for all the people and he's doing his JOB. He'll be keeping that job until January 2017. He loves America and Americans. Romney loves only money.

For the people complaining that he coming for a vote, you would be the same ones complaining if he didn't come.

I am so happy that the President is coming to New Jersey. Hopefully, I will get to see him in person before I cast my vote for him next Tuesday! Oh wait, it really doesn't matter....He already won New Jersey!!!! A true BLUE Liberal...

If the president did not come to NJ you'd all be just as outraged. This is what a president does during an emergency.

Seriously guys? Why the nasty comments? This is OUR PRESIDENT and regardless of political party, he is trying to help New Jersey! Even if you don't like him, have some respect!!!

He's worthless. I want to get into my home!!!! Obama is holding that up. Grand Standing worthless politician. He is as worthless as that stupid sign in front of a mound of dirt on Bay Ave. The sign cost a couple thousand dollars and says the pile of dirt around the drainage basin that we never needed for 50 years is part his stimulus package. We didnt need the basin or the dirt or the sign for 50 years and we dont need him to visit now.

I guess he can pick and choose who he wants to save.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/reporter-obama-would-not-answer-repeated-questions-on-whether-requests-for-help-in-benghazi-were-denied/

And, if he didn't come? I can only imagine what you people would say. Poor guy is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. Maybe he should just fly over like Bush did after Katrina.

Of course he is coming, it's what Presidents do- from whatever party. McCain would be here if he was pres.

For all the Obama haters...watch and weep!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/chris-christie-on-sandy-aid-obama-deserves-great-credit/2012/10/30/7c4cca3a-229a-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_video.html

He will get NJ the attention and $$ it needs right now, stop the whining.

Yeah, and why is Christie touring the state?

President Obama knows at times like this we are all in it together. Helping each other makes us stronger. He will not end FEMA and make the states or their people fend for themselves. It's just not who we are.

I am glad. Our presidents care about our citizens,0. Grow up.

Right because how dare anyone outside of the President and Democratic Party politicize a natural disaster.

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2012/10/mormon-experience-may-shape-romneys-disaster-policy

http://www.salon.com/2012/10/29/romney_in_2011_shut_down_fema_let_the_states_handle_it/

http://www.theroot.com/blogs/elongated-thoughts/remember-when-mitt-romney-said-get-rid-fema

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/opinion/a-big-storm-requires-big-government.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/mitt-romneys-argument-for_n_2042896.html

Hey Patch, can't you delete her stupid posts?

Spoken like a well educated Democrat. President till 2017 ... I guess he gets a 5 year term?

Obama watches live feed of Americans being BUTCHERED in Benghazi. Six weeks later, he tells hurricane victims "We Leave Nobody Behind".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrJPGmBBMA

What a deplorable LIAR!

If PRESIDENT Obama comes to see the damage as a REAL president should, you complain. If he didn't come, you would complain even more!!!! Get over your ignorant selves and see it as he is doing what he is suppossed to do. He doesn't need to visit a state for political gain that is typically a democrat state. Just remember how Bush handled Katrina. Disgracefully!!!!

Obama left 4 Americans in Libya behind.....he had to go to a fundraiser with his 1% Democrat pals.

Today, during a non-campaign campaign stop at the Red Cross, President Obama told the nation something his administration obviously didn’t believe during the seven-hour attack on our consulate in Benghazi (and a nearby annex) on the night of September 11, 2012: That when an "American is in need… we leave nobody behind":

This is a tough time for a lot of people; millions of folks all across the Eastern Seaboard, but America's tougher. And we're tougher because we pull together, we leave nobody behind, we make sure we respond as a nation and remind ourselves that whenever an American is in need, all of stand together to make sure we're providing the help that's necessary.

Obamie said NO to help for the Americans in Libya.....it wasn't OPTIMAL.

Then again this coming from the man who gave us "you didn't build that" and "Joe, I want to spread the wealth around"

Wow - this is sad... What if his visit could change one thing. And then one thing could change one more thing... And so on and so on. Be human and not a hater!!!!

Trust Obama - Absolutely NOT!

In an interview with the editorial board of the Des Moines Register, Obama was asked if he regretted his push to enact health-care overhaul legislation when he had huge Democratic majorities in Congress instead of emphasizing measures to fix the economy. “Absolutely not,” responded the president.

That must have come as a slap in the face to the 23 million Americans out of work, trapped in part-time jobs or given up looking for work; to the 50 percent of college grads who can’t find jobs or labor at doing something below their hard-earned college credentials, and to the 5.5 million unemployed women and the 27.5 million women in poverty, increases of, respectively, 500,000 and 3.6 million over the levels when Obama took office.

Obama’s excuse for “absolutely not” was GOP opposition in Congress. Early in his term, Republicans had just 40 votes in the U.S. Senate, not enough to stop legislation with a filibuster unless they had help from Democratic members. More important, the GOP opposition Obama cited wasn’t formidable enough to block his drive to pass Obamacare. In other words, he was willing to take on Republican “obstructionism” in the name of a long-cherished liberal goal of overhauling the health-care industry but not to combat the unemployment crisis.

Wow the negative comments are obviously from some angry republicans. The person who made a comment from Wayne obviously has forgotten that the President came to analyze the disaster in Passaic county from hurricane Irene last year. Do recall that they got help. Any President has to come out to where the devastation has occurred. Didn't Bush come out to ground zero? Was he looking for votes too? Some minded people tend to forget All that this President has done for this country. For those that don't have power currently how does it feel when you call pse&g and they said november 5th it will be restored ???? President Obama said "it shouldn't take that long cut through the red tape and get it done".....He cares about middle class....and is showing it! Even Christie has gratitude because the President is going to help!

so many scared racists here. The president is coming to show support unlike Bush did over and over during his term. All I remember is the look on W's face sitting in that Florida preschool when we were under attack, Psst. mr president we need you...not now jr, the story is just getting good...run mitt run.... as he lied over the carrot patch...

All those homes and business wiped out down the jersey, remember.." you didn't build that."

Tell us where he's going to be so we can go MOON him.

Tell us where he's going to be so we can go moon him.

Ridgewood Mom
You cannot be serious. Why would want to read trash from Salon and Mother Jones, propaganda, what next a Rolling Stone article?

New Jersey does not need Obama's phony tripe. He can stay away with his friend John Corzine.

From someone that grew up in Parsippany , and went to Montclair , let me 1st say that I feel for everyone without power. and the expected wait until next week before most of the power is back on , still thats a lot better then the 200,000 homes destroyed in Cuba , or those that lost everything here in the US due to the storm surge.
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For those that have had damages at least you get some relief via FEMA , but you are looking at a process that will take several years to play out , similar to the mess created by Irene & Katrina.
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But when it comes to the long term there needs to be a reality check,
You know that Obama as imperfect as he is will make sure that relief via FEMA reaches the NY Metro Area so it can rebuild over the next few years, but what do you think Bishop Romney is going to do ?
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Just because Romney stepped down from his duties as a Bishop in the Mormon church does not mean his beliefs changed.
Bishop Romney has made it clear that he does no believe in FEMA, or any of the FED programs that provide a safety net , he instead believes in charity from individuals , which is why he stopped and made a moment to do a photo op in Ohio so that he could box up some donated goods so they could be sent somewhere in the area of New Jersey.
On the assumption you are able to vote next week just take into consideration that in this moment you not someone else will need FED help.

Outstanding, it took the Bush administration a week to show face in Louisiana after Katrina. Only after the news started showing carcasses on the side of the road did Bush take time away from his bible study groups to make a touch and go appearance near New Orleans. No Mission Accomplished Banner this time.

To the person who was sad they could not read any comments due to some glitch, well, you're actually the lucky one. :)

I'll summarize it:

Rabble rabble rabble, barry, carter, rabble rabble rabble, photo op, rabble rabble rabble.

Christie, showing class talking about Obama, what's this world coming to??

We need light in rahway please

Obama already has NJ votes....hence the reason we aren't a 'swing state' this isn't a campaign stop.

Well,with the fed government supplying assistance, i guess the 'YOU DIDN'T BUILD THAT' statement can now be used in the context in which the republicans continue to use it. Don't take the assistance if you want smaller govt and want aid no more aid to others eliminated.

I was wondering how Leisure Village West fared through the storm? Did any of the homes get flooded? Did they lose their electricity too? Was it evacuated?

Obama watches live feed of Americans being BUTCHERED in Benghazi. Six weeks later, he tells hurricane victims "We Leave Nobody Behind".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrJPGmBBMA

The only stock photo you guys have is one prominently displaying his campaign logo (as opposed to the presidential seal)?

We're in a time of crisis. How about a little less partisan cheer leading patch.

Funny how these same people posting and complaining about the president would be whining about how aloof and narcissistic Obama was if he DIDN'T visit and continued campaigning.

Whining about something as basic as a president visiting the site of a major disaster just proves that you can never please racists, no matter what you do.

the president is coming to offer help, encouragement, support!!!!!! get your heads out of the sand and wake up to what is real and right in this country. your stupidity and ignorance is truly unreal at this time.....you should be ashamed of yourself ..... our state has been devastated!

this is my home town. I'm grateful he's coming here ATLEAST he's trying. Ignorant people. You'd be complaining if he didn't come?

This is the worse storm that New Jersey has seen and all people want to talk is politics. Folks leave the politics at the door. We all need to do whatever it takes to help each other get back on our feet. If the President of our great country wants to come and see the devistation for himself we should welcome him. We need whatever help we can get, to get thru these very difficult times. I am proud to say I am voting for Romney but am happy to see President Obama coming to see what us New Jersey folks are going thru. Lets give the President the benefit of the doubt and belive he is here to truly help us thru a very difficult time.

I thought Westfield was an affluent, well-educated town. This comments board looks like a bunch of backwoods, redneck, elementary school drop-outs. Presidents go to disaster sites. always. every time. no exceptions.

natural disasters are not political. As a liberal, I applaud Christie for not politicizing the hurricane.

Not certain if anyone has posted this yet but ACY has been operational since yesterday afternoon. It is the closet airport to Atlantic City and the Jersey shore. It shares the tarmac with the Air Nat'l guard. It could explain why are flight out if Lauderdale is delayed this morning despite the fact that our plane is sitting at the gate with no personnel surrounding it.

You would all be so pissed, and rightfully so, if the President of the United States did not come to assess one of the countries biggest disasters. You are all out of your minds. This was and still is a huge catastrophe, and you all believe that has nothing to do with his trip here? Thank you all for completely stomping on my faith in humanity; you're all morons.

Julie we are not pissed. You are right he should be doing his job and visiting the disaster areas and not golfing or campaigning. That doesn't change the fact he is a failure. Got it?

Now if only he did his job when the 4 Americans in Libya called for help.....

Thanks for exposing the intolerance of the Garden State. Presidents govern all of the states, red and blue and those in between. Let's agree to set an example for our children, who can't get along if we don't. Emotional maturity should outweigh divisive politics. This is the power and true responsibility of our 1st Amendment. Free speech with accountability.

doesn't he know the golf courses are all closed? he and his entourage will just be in the way. he doesn't give a crap about anyone here, just the democrat voters that he'll throw under the bus anyway if, by any chance, he actually gets re-elected. stay in washington, we can look after our own, barry.

Romney would dismantle FEMA. Do you want to be all on your own right now? Do you you are immoral for needing relief?

http://youtu.be/oqXk5XxHKx8

All of this makes me incredibly sad. I just hope you all checked on your friends, relatives and loved ones.

I find it so funny that the governors and citizens who criticize big government and want less federal involvement in things are the first ones looking for the federal government for help. Hypocrites!

RWMom - you wrote

I am not advocating that the US do so, but all the US has to do to pay back the US dollars that it owes is print more US dollars.

Sure sounds like you said to pay off the debt "all the US has to do is print dollars"

Bellair another spammer

Obamie is proposing to gut FEMA by $900 Million this year. Admit it

"We are all in this together" thank god Obama is prez. Feeling very badly about OC, with many fine memories as a child spending summers in the gardens. Too bad there is such a sour temperment still festering among the locals. Wishing you all peace, strength and brotherly love. DL (long gone from NJ)

I'm really disappointed in anyone from the area that has nothing nice to say about our President being kind enough to pause his very busy life to lend a hand to this neck of the woods when we need it most. Shame on all of you, you think you could do better? Four more years!

If he didn't show his face some would complain! It's not a political move, it's about human lives here! Our President & Governor are concerned with the welfare of human lives. It's time to put differences aside and find ways you can help. Go to shelters and assist feeding people, give out blankets, or check on the elderly. Always, unappreciative angry Americans can't come together for anything!!! Sad!

Fema has been bankrupt since katrina!!!!but no matter what federal aid will be here!!!! LOOK IT UP!

I know this is going to cause backlash but can we please stop turning this political? Right now all of you should be focused on restoring Brick to it's former self. If you do not like the president, and I am not saying if I do or not, than do not see him or react to him. I know several people who lost their homes, meaning the house is no longer on the foundation, your thoughts should be geared to fixing those problems!

"We are all in this together" ...... Obama. Thank god we have a president with a heart and an understanding of the common man and his problems.

Dave Frank - all of government is broke. If you run an annual budget deficit and borrow money, you are essentially insolvent. The USA then lends itself money to do it all over again. When debt exceeds GDP like it does today. We are screwed.

No worries, Obama only wants to add another $10 trillion to it.

We can just print money and pay ourselves back though

You people are all sick!! Put your political views to the side and realize that this is what the President of the United States does and should do after a natural disaster!! He would be coming regardless of when the election is! Instead of critizing maybe you should be find a way to help out!!!

Obama is only coming to nj because nyc told him he wasnt welcome there!

Notice how anti-federal government Republican clowns happily extend their hands for federal aid when they need it. Christie's hypocrisy is especially transparent after this hurricane. Hey Chris, why don't you do the usual Republican thing and tell all the flood victims to get their hands dirty, quit whining, and pull themselves up by their bootstraps, without having to rely on government assistance? What's that? (deafening silence among the hypocrites...)

I'm glad Barack Obama is in office during this time of disaster. As opposed to his opponent he knows it is his job to think about those who need assistance. President Obama knows we're all in this together. No matter what percentage you are, no matter what party you're in, we stand stronger together.

It's so telling when you see Romney rallies displaying signs that say "change". He doesn't even attempt to offer us any hope.

LOL Joe! Although I do think Christie is doing the right thing with this. After all available federal aide is just like a federal income tax deduction, tax credit, etc. 99.9% of the people that disagree with some deductions or credits and feel they shouldn't be part of the tax code are still going to take them because they're there and they can!

What a difference to have a President who is proactive, on top of the situation, and effectively coordinates and manages the situation before it becomes a crisis. One can only imagine what would have happened under the previous administration. Oh, I forgot. We don't have to imagine. It actually happened... it was called Katrina!

Coming to pick up a check from Jay Z and Kanye. "Obama doesn't care about white people". Hear how nice that sounds, just like after Katrina.

It's good to see that the Patch commentary lives up to expectations -- idiotic, thoughtless, and uninformed. New Jersey is a disaster area and POTUS is doing what he was elected to do -- lead the federal government in providing assistance to its citizens in need. Enough said. Any other President -- democrat or republican -- would have done the exact same thing. If you want to talk politics, let's talk about how Romney, a week ago, wanted to disband FEMA, and earlier today changed his mind, again.

Well, folks...the storm has passed. Now the real work begins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you deal as you must with the aftermath.

I have no intention of politicizing the storm. I pray only for the safety of you and your loved ones...

Let the first responders do their jobs, and the utility workers, theirs. If asked, assist - otherwise, it is best if we wait patiently. Where possible, look in on your neighbors. Make sure they are okay.

Watch each others' backs, folks. We can weather this in exemplary fashion, or succumb to our own baser nature.

For the next week, pay close attention to the good you see done by your fellow man. The media will only be reporting the defeats, never the victories.

Patience is a virtue, and a difficult one to abide with. We will all need much patience over the next few days, as lines form for fuel, and as we wait our turn for restoration of our utilities. We're fortunate that the temperature is relatively mild - things could have been much worse.

Be sure and thank those in your community who help out when you see them over the next coming weeks. They've earned your thanks, but they only rarely receive them.
That's another change that is long overdue.

Personally, our family escaped with no injuries, and property damage can be repaired. Today, each of us knows what is really important.

Let's show the world what Jersey can do.

Like Winston Churchill said - "When you're going through hell, KEEP GOING!"

Sandy an epic storm:
http://youtu.be/TLdBlFmgMTM