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First-hand look at the devastation. he's doing what only the president has the power to do, serve as consoler in chief. it take s for a moment, perhaps the spotlight off the issues in washington. john avlon writes for newsweek and the daily beast. good to see you. and margaret hoover is also one of our political analysts and is a republican consultant, joining us from new york, good to see you as well. >> thanks. >> how much does an appearance, a visit like this, help the president, john? redirect the focus? >> i do think the role of comforter in chief puts perspective on some of the petty, pr...