Obama engaging in kitchen-table politics in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama rolled up his shirt-sleeves for a kitchen table conversation on the economy with an Ohio family.

On the final day of a three-day campaign trip around the nation, Obama met Wednesday with Joe and Rhonda Weithman and their two children in their home on a leafy, middle-class street in Columbus. Obama spoke with Joe Weithman about his efforts to jump-start the economy, initiatives the White House says have helped Weithman’s architectural firm.

Obama will also hold a casual backyard townhall with families from the Weithmans’ neighborhood before speaking at a fundraiser for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland.

Later Wednesday, Obama will travel to Miami to raise cash for Florida Democrats.