And the media is silent....

last i checked, obama is the president, meaning he has authority over governors

The governor politely requested that he stay out.

so obama is powerless when he is asked politely?

The security precautions required for a Presidential visit would have interfered with rescue efforts. By staying out, he's actually performing a public service.

send him in a fortified helicopter and a megaphone
he can yell "i care about you folks!" without being in danger
i doubt that would interfere with rescue efforts
and yes, if i absolutely couldnt visit a flood-damaged area as president, i would do what i just suggested he do
itd look funny, but at least it would show he cares instead of playing golf

Get me comrade Putin, if you guys mistranslated something I'm sending you out back to get shot.