Presidential vacation: classified, but not much of a secret from the New York Times reports that the Obamas won't be taking a volunteerism vacation to help out needy Americans, but will probably live off some wealthy pals at elite Martha's Vineyard, playground of the Clintons.
The White House is mum on the dates, duration and precise destination of the trip.
First, advisers said, the administration does not want to distract from the work of Congress, which will spend at least some of the summer grinding away on health care legislation and the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
Second, as the unemployment rate inches ever closer to 10 percent, an oceanfront respite filled with tee times and dinner dates could be seen as out-of-touch with the economic hardship facing many Americans.
And third, the president is really never off duty, so wherever he chooses to vacation — and for how long — sends at least some type of a message and is sure to draw scrutiny.
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