But, we suspect, Obama had a more sinister motivation for letting the stunt unfold: He wanted to change the subject from health care. He knows that he is getting clobbered in the national debate. He sees his approval dropping and has been watching as the elderly coalesce against his health care initiative.

So, what better way to drown out his critics of August than to pull off a spectacular hostage release? Obama would gladly punt during August, distract the nation, and then stealthily pass health care in September.

He is terrified of August. August is when legislators discover where their districts are located and go home to get an earful from those they represent. Increasingly, it seems the month will be particularly rocky for Democratic advocates of his health care proposals. He would do anything to change the subject.

But we cannot let him. Please, visit www.dickmorris.com to donate funds to run our TV ads in swing states this month! We need $1 million and we only have $100,000 so far. If you let Obama distract you and change the subject, you will surely lose your health care come this fall!