that it s near a residential district. and that nearby cars set on fire by this cargo plane crash and again al alabiya saying it s an american plane. we re working on confirming if it is indeed is an american aircraft and we ll pass that along with an update as soon as i get it. millions of americans thought he was the epitome of hope, brighter future and change. so what happened? president obama is presiding now over a period of political thin ice for the democrats heading into the november elections. a new usa today /gallup poll asked about the politicians and republicans are winning 49% to 43%. white house correspondent smiker shearer writes, quote, with midterm elections just nine weeks off, the president s party teeters on the brink of a broad