Obama, who is officially neutral in the Democratic race between Vermont Sen. and his former secretary of State, Hillary ClintonHillary is in prime position to advance his party's anti-Trump message.

Obama has held a 50 percent or higher approval rating in several recent polls, his highest numbers in months.

Party strategists primarily credit a series of strong employment reports and rising wages, but grudgingly acknowledge that the daily news coverage of Trump is benefiting Obama — possibly by making him look more presidential.

"I wouldn't want to give any sort of credit to Donald Trump," said Democratic strategist Jim Manley, who is backing Clinton. "I think it's more that after a rough couple of years, the White House is firing on all cylinders."