According to The New York Times, Obama is resigned to the fact that his unpopularity might be a hindrance for Democrats trying to get reelected in November:

As lunch was served in the Roosevelt Room of the White House one day last week, President Obama assured the nine Democratic members of Congress sitting around the table that he would do anything he could to help them survive their fall elections.

Even, he said, if it meant staying away.

It's funny that Obama is able to admit what supporters like Fred can't. Obama is massively unpopular and his presence at campaign rallies will only further damage Democrat candidates.

Democrats Scatter Monday as Obama Comes to Town

President Obama makes his first Atlanta appearance since his inauguration.

The President will fly into town Monday morning.

If you think this will be a time for Democrats running for office to rally around the chief executive- -you probably haven't been following the campaigns this summer.

Former Governor Roy Barnes will not be available to meet Mr. Obama. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate will be somewhere in Georgia- - far from Atlanta.