Earlier, in Grand Central Bakery in Seattle, Obama spoke with 3 business owners on his half turkey sandwich and salad, joined by Murray and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
He said a package of national and local reporters after wards: "We have put in place a plan of economic assistance to small businesses, and Patty Murray was there every step of the way", referring to tax cuts and health care.
But he said that they had not yet finished: "When you listen to these three business owners, and you talk to small business owners across the country, it is clear we must do more."
He called on Congress to pass a bill of small businesses, including $ 30 billion in investments in small banks, Obama said, which is crucial for the opening credits for businesses, such as those in Seattle. The Republican minority "did not even let a vote," Obama said.
He then went to the Westin, where the protesters from the left and right met his motorcade. He collided with a friendly crowd in, many of whom hope that he will remind voters who turned out for him in 2008 to return this year, even with him on the ballot.
"I think with him here helps to enhance people as to why they voted for Obama in the first place," said Sen. Debbie Regala, D-Tacoma. "This is, of course, will not be hurt in November.
