it turns out Obama has already spent nearly half his presidency outside Washington. As of January 2, Obama has been president for 712 days. According to figures compiled by CBS News reporter Mark Knoller, who serves as a sort of unofficial White House record-keeper, Obama has spent 339 of those days -- nearly 48 percent -- outside Washington.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Obama spends nearly half his presidency outside Washington, plans to travel more
The Washington Examiner reports: