In his first public appearance since the “ass-whupping” his party received on Tuesday (to use Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s phrase), President Obama showed that he is still in full campaign spin mode.

“What’s most important to the American people right now,” Obama said, “the resounding message not just of this election, but basically the last several is: Get stuff done. Don’t worry about the next election. Don’t worry about party affiliation. Do worry about our concerns.”