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The one thing they want it hear. >> you know, chris, the commandener chief role i think is often down played in election times, particularly election times where the economy is so front and center. but i would say it is the most basic hurdle you have to clear. barack obama after becoming democratic nominee in 2008 went to europe to show that on a world stage he could be a commanding presence and he had kind of the right experience to do so. i think if you don't get beyond that initial hurdle to be able to give those speeches, to give remarks like you just heard with credibility, and with gravi...

January memo that the united states lacks a long-term plan for dealing with iran's nuclear program. meantime president obama hits the road tomorrow. he is scheduled to attend a fundraiser for senator barbara boxer in southern california. the california democrat is facing what could be a pretty tough re-election fight. joining us now from washington to talk about the political week ahead, cnn deputy political director, paul steinhausse rerks. good to see you. barbara boxer who really is fighting to keep her job. the president apparently wants to help her through this fundraiser and in one ano...

I'm going to ensure, for instance, that a terrorist attack doesn't happen and it was almost an afterthought when he would then send out his sorry to victims in an event like this so it will be interesting to see what donald trump says and does and how he acts as consoler in chief, not a side of him we're used to seeing. we're expecting him here shortly, brooke. >> sara murray, thank you so much. let's have a broader conversation with cnn political commentator mike shields who leads the republican super pac the congressional leadership fund. also with us, cnn politics reporter eugene scott. g...