"If we can re-assure people and clearly see the end in sight, then I think we can look forward to visitors coming back, but it is not an easy task, " said Mr German.

BBC: News Online

Last night at one of the fundraisers in New York City, the President made a comment that instead of running campaign ads, I can just run footage of these GOP debates and people will be able to see clearly the differences.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

"My trip is to explain as clearly as I can that our nation is generous and compassionate -- that when we see poverty, we care, that when we see illiteracy, we want to do something about it, that when we find there to be a deficiency in health care, we'll help to the extent we can, " he said.

CNN: Mayans to 'cleanse' Bush site

Both men clearly know how to get the best out of their team and I can't wait to see if either springs a surprise on the day rather than sticking to the tried-and-trusted gameplan.

BBC: Long to steer Saints to victory