President Obama's National Security Record Will Not Help Him In His Re-Election

Obama's National Security Record Not Much Political Help For Him -- Christian Science Monitor

The White House sees the death of Muammar Qaddafi and the end to US war in Iraq as major successes for the US and, not incidentally, for President Obama. But most Americans are more interested in the economy than foreign policy.

From the White House point of view, this week’s major foreign policy developments – the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi and the announced end to US war in Iraq – should be seen as major successes for the United States and, not incidentally, for President Obama.

Obama said as much in his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday. The two events were, he said, “powerful reminders of how we’ve renewed American leadership in the world.”

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Update: Successes Overseas Are Unlikely to Help Obama at Home -- New York Times

My Comment: It did not help George H.W. Bush when he ended this war even though he did record an 89% approval rating from the American public after the cessation of hostilities.