Political Grapevine: 10/26

" And now some fresh pickings from the political grapevine President Obama continues to face criticism over what some say is a campaign that seems like it never ended. The London telegraph still be harmed and writes quote. Beyond the grand announcements find speeches and his eager -- acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. Obama has yet to achieve anything of substance it is time for the campaign to end. The politico newspaper says the president's trip to Florida this week quote looks like a campaign swing the strongest sign that Obama is in campaign mode. Is that he's scheduled events sidesteps controversial issues. The stimulus and health care reform are not the focus of this Florida speaking agenda. And so far this year the Democratic National Committee has quote paid at least five point nine million dollars. To do a range of work that will boost the party as a whole and also. Lay the foundation for Obama's reelection campaign. Some in the president's base are hoping to. US trade office. The politico says environmentalists are upset because Islam -- geeky. Is a former pesticide industry lobbyist one website calls -- a pesticide pusher. It forming organization adds quote we are seriously disheartened by -- appointment. And an anti pesticide group now wonders quote just how committed the Obama administration is to promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing hunger in the developing world. A White House spokesman says -- he was chosen because of his experience and his efforts developing organic food standards. And -- Obama reportedly asked Spain's foreign minister to deliver a message for him to Cuban leader Raul Castro. An anonymous US official says the president wanted to quote -- the Castro regime to take steps to reform and improve human rights. Meanwhile one of Fidel Castro sisters says she collaborated with the CIA against her brother. Juanita Castro writes in her new memoir that she met with the CIA operative during -- 1961 trip to Mexico. She says she agreed to smuggle messages documents and money back into Cuba. And continue communications via short wave radio. She fled Cuba in 1964. Taking up residence in Miami."