Obama pushes for his jobs act across the country

September 15, 2011 8:35 AM

President Obama has been hitting the road to gain the support for his American Jobs Act. He's visited Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia - three states that will be important in 2012. Jim Heath, political reporter from Columbus affiliate WBNS; Sam Brock, political reporter from Virginia affiliate WTVR; and David Crabtree from Raleigh affiliate WRAL talk to Chris Wragge about the President's visits.

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