Political Conventions President Obama's week Published on Aug. 26, 2012 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Canyon Springs High School, Wednesday in in North Las Vegas, Nev. Novembers presidential election offers Americans one of the starkest choices in years. On this, at least, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney can agree. ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with Ben Feller of The Associated Press at the White House Thursday. Mr. Obama talked about the presidential race and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the exclusive interview before he headed off to a long weekend with his family at Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains. His comments come ahead of the GOP convention opening Monday in Tampa, Fla. ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the White House. He defended his record over the past four years and discussed what he would do in a second term. ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama puts his arm around daughter Malia as they and family friends walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House before heading to Camp David Friday. ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama, left, and his daughters Malia, second from left, and Sasha, right, walk past the press as they walk to Marine One on the South Lawn Friday ASSOCIATED PRESS Recommended for you Click to comment