Democrats pointed to the rather tepid job growth figure from last month as a sign that the economy remains vulnerable.
But Democrats point to vanishing industries and an unemployment rate that has been creeping up.
For their part, Democrats instead point to his abilities.
Still, these Democrats pointed to an unexpected political dynamic.
But other Democrats here point to more complicated realities.
Democrats can point to poll numbers that show his support has fallen since the primary season began.
Democrats have pointed to polls showing that public support for the war continues to wane, and the president acknowledged as much on Monday.
Democrats have pointed to the shift as a sign of a weak, inconsistent and unpredictable foreign policy.
Already, the Republicans and the Democrats are pointing fingers.
Democrats pointed to new figures for employment in swing states to make a case that things were getting worse rather than better.