Teddy Roosevelt, the Middle Class and Barack Obama

Progressive Democrats are applauding the campaign themes laid out by President Obama this week in Kansas. Liberals are asking, "Where’s the beef?" Has he put Republicans on the defensive? How will he sound to the centrists who decide elections? Also, all of Europe, except Britain, signs a treaty to shore up the Euro. On Reporter's Notebook, Amazon's latest assault on traditional retail.

Banner image: President Obama delivers remarks in Osawatomie, Kansas. Official White House photo, Pete Souza, December 6, 2011