Chill out, guys! Obama's off to fundraise, but he can do his job 'wherever he happens to be'

Critics of President Obama have rightfully blasted him over his warped priorities. With everything that’s been happening, you’d think he’d show at least a little more interest in dealing with world affairs.

But alas, after giving brief, ineffectual remarks on the situation in Ukraine, Obama once again got set for a busy week — of fundraising, natch. But White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest would like to reassure us that POTUS has totally got things under control. No need to throw a wrench in his plans!

Pres Obama proceeding with 3 day Dem fundraising trip tomorrow and can do his job wherever he happens to be, says @PressSec.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 21, 2014

Good to know. However:

But if developments warrant Pres Obama's return to the WH from his fundraising trip this week, "then we'll make a change," says @PressSec

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 21, 2014

It’d have to be one hell of a development! Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor dark of night nor international turmoil shall stay this president from the not-so-swift completion of his appointed fundraising rounds …

@markknoller @PressSec Obama is a JOKE! Fundraising is HIS top priority!

— yeah right (@rapsays40) July 21, 2014

@markknoller #TheBearIsFundraising @PressSec

— Nino (@baldingschemer) July 21, 2014

https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/491280164681023488

Obama's taking his pen and his phone to the fundraisers. Serious You Guys.

— The H2 (@TheH2) July 21, 2014

.@markknoller No wonder. He seems to think fundraising for his party IS his job. @PressSec #FORE #DoesItComeWithFries

— Add your name (@corrcomm) July 21, 2014

@markknoller @MarieA51494842 @PressSec Optics. The president doesn't understand the word.

— D (@confusedabout) July 21, 2014

@markknoller @PressSec dumb move.

— yelobiafra (@lordjefury) July 21, 2014

@markknoller @PressSec This wouldn't be such a big deal if he EVER did his actual job of, you know, BEING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

— Patrick "Wear a Damn Mask" H. (@trogdor8768) July 21, 2014

@IBD_ECarson @instapundit @markknoller @PressSec Sadly true. He will be as engaged on the road as he would be at the White House: not very.

— Zombie Dachshund (@ZombieDachshund) July 21, 2014

https://twitter.com/DanL_nitweets/status/491281151135203328

Mom used to tell me that. A lot. RT @ron_fournier: Because you can doesn't necessarily mean you should https://t.co/n3qt8eQFfc

— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) July 21, 2014