It’s not about surrendering, it’s about letting people see the fruits of left-wing policy. It actually takes away ammunition from them, who would otherwise blame 2016’s 30% unemployment rate on obstructionist Republicans. They would own it entirely.
Great! And then the 47% Romney mentioned becomes 53% and the Dems win in a landslide in 2016.
Remember FDR. The unemployment was through the roof for a decade and that helped FDR each time he won reelection. Why do you think high unemployment hurts Obama?