President Obama's speech in Ohio on Wednesday was brilliant both in its timing and in its content. As to timing, there has been much complaining among the Democrats about why he has not become more involved in the coming elections. If he had become involved earlier, it would have been watered down. By waiting until just two months before the election, he can now make his arguments when it really matters.

As to content, he has put a human face on the Republican Party. His references to John A. Boehner, the House Republican leader, and Mr. Boehner's negativity have served to emphasize that the Republican Party really is the Party of No. Mr. Boehner has yet to come up with any meaningful solution to the problems facing our nation. The Democrats running in the coming elections can now join with Mr. Obama and emphasize the positive steps to be taken to bring this nation back to life.

Richard S. Wolfeld
Jericho, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2010