Picture: the greatest public speaker ever (right) and a guy named Obama (left)

President Obama returned to the campaign trail this week and it was fantastic to see his teleprompter back on the big stage. That thing followed him everywhere for eight years – even when speaking to an elementary school class one time because, you know, words are hard n’ stuff. It wouldn’t be an Obama speech without the TP and his other most powerful weapon, talking about himself. A little rusty, he only managed to refer to himself a mere 102 times in 64 minutes. Like anything though, give him time to get back into the groove and he will boost those rookie numbers.

During his self-indulgent me-me-me session, Obama promised to hit the campaign trail for Dems in the lead up to the midterms. Given the fact that he oversaw the loss of 1,042 Democratic seats during his eight years, this might be about as welcome as Hillary inviting you to watch her try on bikinis.

I for one welcome the return of his telepromptership. Usually a phrase that suits here is ‘things can’t get any worse’, but give him time. [And, end speech. Turn, smile, wave, walk off, don’t mention you’re a communist, and hold Michelle’s hand – Yes! You have to!]