Obama Aims to Keep White Voters on Board - He doesn't have the Cracker Squire, one of his original, fervent supporters in Ga. in mind, but he should.

From The Wall Street Journal:

President Barack Obama's Midwest trip this week has allowed him to address a central challenge for his re-election: His popularity has slumped among white voters—particularly young, poor and working-class Americans—as Washington has struggled to help boost economic growth.

Black and Hispanic voters are affected by the economy as well—in many cases, more harshly. But they represent more loyal Democratic constituencies and, for the most part, have stuck with the Democrats.