The Chattanooga Free Press greeted the President on his trip to the city with an editorial entitled:
Take Your Jobs Plan And Shove It Mr. President,
Your Policies Have Harmed Chattanooga Enough
"President Obama,
Welcome to Chattanooga, one of hundreds of cities throughout this great nation struggling to succeed in spite of your foolish policies that limit job creation, stifle economic grow Chewth and suffocate the entrepreneurial spirit.
Forgive us if you are not greeted with the same level of Southern hospitality that our area usually bestows on its distinguished guests. You see, we understand you are in town to share your umpteenth different job creation plan during your time in office. If it works as well as your other job creation programs, then thanks, but no thanks. We’d prefer you keep it to yourself..." Read it all.