Obama 's campaign has used that theme consistently since Republicans wrapped up their convention last week . President says wo n't answer yes or no on whether voters are better off than in 2008 . Chairman of Democratic governors ' group says voters are n't better off -- but that 's not the question . Republicans raised the issue during their convention last week . Obama is on a tour of college campuses ahead of his party convention this week .
President says wo n't answer yes or no on whether voters are better off than in 2008 . Chairman of Democratic governors ' group says voters are n't better off -- but that 's not the question . Republicans raised the issue during their convention last week . Obama is on a tour of college campuses ahead of his party convention this week .