Aftermath of Sandy: Helping Obama's campaign?

After the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, Obama has been eliciting praise for visiting the sites where the damage was most severe. While he hasn’t actually done much for Sandy’s aftermath yet, Obama’s recent visits to New Jersey and other states have shown him in action as President and not simply as a candidate for the Presidential race. Even Governor Chris Christie, the Republican Governor of New Jersey and famed critic of Obama’s work, has been assuring his residents that the President will help the storm-ravaged neighborhoods that have not been supported by FEMA. While the President carries out his duty by helping the nation and reducing panic, Governor Romney has been quietly campaigning. However, he has been careful not to release any attack ads towards the President. This week, the Republican candidate has been “playing it safe”. Both candidates have a few more days before Election Day. We can only wait and see if Obama’s visitations to storm-ravaged states have helped his campaign.