In modern time, the President is never truly away from the job. It travels with him even when he's on vacation. The same is true when he's on the campaign trail, either for himself (when seeking re-election) or for someone else. If President Obama said he would "clear" his calendar, he was speaking figuratively. He will make room in his schedule, but he won't stop serving as President.

In modern time, the President is never truly away from the job. It travels with him even when he's on vacation. The same is true when he's on the campaign trail, either for himself (when seeking re-election) or for someone else. If President Obama said he would "clear" his calendar, he was speaking figuratively. He will make room in his schedule, but he won't stop serving as President.

In modern time, the President is never truly away from the job. It travels with him even when he's on vacation. The same is true when he's on the campaign trail, either for himself (when seeking re-election) or for someone else. If President Obama said he would "clear" his calendar, he was speaking figuratively. He will make room in his schedule, but he won't stop serving as President.

In modern time, the President is never truly away from the job. It travels with him even when he's on vacation. The same is true when he's on the campaign trail, either for himself (when seeking re-election) or for someone else. If President Obama said he would "clear" his calendar, he was speaking figuratively. He will make room in his schedule, but he won't stop serving as President.