Via Weekly Standard:

“I have to say also there are also disadvantages to being an incumbent,” says Cutter. “The economy, you know, will continue to be a challenge as we continue to fight out this race over the next six months.”

Perhaps the Obama campaign official is referring to the fact that the president has been in office for almost three and a half years. The economy still remains weak, with the unemployment rate at 8.1 percent.

Cutter’s remarks were made last week, May 12, though video has only surfaced today.