7 Ways Obama Can Become 'One of Us'

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President Barack Obama makes a statement on the economy and small businesses.

Being known as "one of us" is not a bad public image, whether you are a sitcom star or president of the United States. Unfortunately for President Obama, he's getting perilously close to becoming one of "them." His approval ratings are plummeting, and he is in danger of becoming a disconnected caricature.

Here are seven lessons he could take from recent presidents about connecting with Americans.

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