They pulled out after Sergio de Mello got killed, but they're now back in helping with elections.

NPR: Transcript of Presidential Debate

It is hardly unusual for a president to be helping his party in midterm elections while pursuing bipartisan legislative goals.

WSJ: Campaigning Complicates Governing

That Naidu has gained his people's trust is shown by the fact that he advocates economic reform - widely seen in India as hurting rather than helping ordinary people - and still wins elections.

CNN: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra