Pelosi Presses Obama to ’Brag About’ Economy

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President Barack Obama yesterday devoted his first full speech in two months to the economy’s strength. It was just what Nancy Pelosi wanted.

The House Democratic leader has been pressing the White House to talk more about the issue, according to a person familiar with the discussions. It remains the top concern of voters before congressional elections in which Democratic prospects for a House majority are dim, even with Islamic extremism and Ebola dominating the national conversation.