Critics say midterm elections will be a burden on Obama and his leadership . Barack Obama seeks to shore up embattled senators from California , Nevada , Texas . Obama is on a six - state , four - day tour . Obama will also make another campaign swing the final weekend before midterms .
Critics say midterm election will be a referendum on Obama and his leadership . President Obama seeks to shore up embattled senators from California , Nevada , Washington . Obama is on a five-state , four-day tour . Obama will also make another campaign swing the final weekend before midterms .