Gross domestic product grew an anemic 2.0% in the third quarter, up from 1.3% in the second quarter, with a surge in defense spending accounting for the gain. Data-conspiracy theorists, take note. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Friday that real gross domestic product in the third (July-September) quarter grew at an annual rate of 2.0%, up from 1.3% in the second quarter. That figure represents the last report card on GDP growth before the presidential election. It's also pretty dismal. At this stage in the economic expansion, a reading of 3% should be considered disappointing and 4% par for...