Washington (CNN) -- With Congress adjourned until after the November elections, the campaign season accelerated Thursday as top Democrats accused Republicans of a strategy of obstruction while the House GOP leader called for an overhaul of how the chamber works. President Barack Obama met with Democratic leaders from both chambers before they left Washington for the election fray back home. Democratic sources said the party's congressional leaders pushed Obama to be more aggressive in helping them campaign in the final weeks before the November 2 vote. Their message after the talks with Obama focused on legislative accomplishments on behalf of working-class Americans despite the relentless Republican opposition.
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NEW: Sources say Democratic leaders urge Obama to step up campaigning
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Democrats tout congressional record, highlight choice for voters
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Boehner calls for reforms in Congress
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Gibbs, Democrats say Republican strategy was obstruction
Asked about the hostile political climate in @placeholder, Boehner said: "There's no question that there's a lot of scar tissue that's been built up on both sides of the aisle, and both parties are to blame."
Obama already appears to be in campaign mode, traveling to four states this week to hold town hall-style meetings and address @placeholder rallies.