US President Barack Obama has begun a campaign-style speaking tour to make a case to voters for action to boost the US economy and create jobs.
Mr Obama's three-day Midwest swing comes as his poll ratings continue to slip amid poor economic news.
Meanwhile, the Republican 2012 election field is beginning to take shape.
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty pulled out after rival Michele Bachmann won the Iowa straw poll, while Texas Governor Rick Perry joined the race.
They are vying to become the chief rival to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the race for the 2012 Republican nomination.
Mr Romney leads in polling and in fundraising but is seen as vulnerable to a challenge.
'Partisanship and gridlock'
Mr Obama left for Minnesota on Monday morning for a three-day trip to include stops in Iowa and Illinois.
He will make the case to voters that his administration has stabilised the economy and laid the foundation for job growth.
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