Published: 8/26/2012 - Updated: 8 months ago

President Obama's week

President Obama made a few campaign stops, spoke to the Associated Press, and then left for Camp David with his family and a few friends Friday for a long weekend.

President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Canyon Springs High School, Wednesday in in North Las Vegas, Nev. Novembers presidential election offers Americans one of the starkest choices in years. On this, at least, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney can agree.

Enlarge President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Canyon Springs High School, Wednesday in in North Las Vegas, Nev.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with Ben Feller of The Associated Press at the White House Thursday. Mr. Obama talked about the presidential race and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in the exclusive interview before he headed off to a long weekend with his family at Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains. His comments come ahead of the GOP convention opening Monday in Tampa, Fla.

Enlarge President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with Ben Feller of The Associated Press at the White House Thursday. Mr.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the White House. He defended his record over the past four years and discussed what he would do in a second term.

Enlarge President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the White House. He defended his record over ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama puts his arm around daughter Malia as they and family friends walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House before heading to Camp David Friday.

Enlarge President Barack Obama puts his arm around daughter Malia as they and family friends walk to Marine One on the ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama, left, and his daughters Malia, second from left, and Sasha, right, walk past the press as they walk to Marine One on the South Lawn Friday

Enlarge President Barack Obama, left, and his daughters Malia, second from left, and Sasha, right, walk past the press as they ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Obama's week

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