How anyone thinks one month's numbers that are less positive than predicted, but still positive will 'sink' a strong presidency defies reason.
This election will be about security. The economy is strong, and will be so in November.
All this 'sky is falling' stuff is bunk. They should all stop griping and get out and work to make sure this President wins BIG in November.
Oh come on OWF, it's no fun actually looking at facts and positions, while there can be a gloom and doom orgy to be had.
One month less positive than predicted? How about 2 months less positive than predicted? How about record oil prices almost ensuring that it will be 3 months less than predicted? Realism is your friend. I want Bush re-elected and I will vote for him but you aren't doing anybody any favors hiding from what is happening.
It is the second month of poor figures.
This could mark very bad news for the campaign. It also could just be summer doldrums.
Gas should go down in theory soon..but then again, prices are up for other reasons than usual so that may not happen.
But, we won't know until next month.
STILL, it is time to have Bush address the oil issue for the sake of the economy.
Its called perception. If people believe the economy is booming they feel one way. If people think the economy is starting to slow down and may in fact go back into recession, that is another perception. When people go into vote, they dont vote on the facts. They vote on their understanding and interpretation of the facts. If they voted on the facts, Bush 41 would have been reelected.
If all they hear over the next few months is negative stories of abysmal job growth, rising oil prices, and a falling stock market, that cant be good for Bush. Spin it however you like to make you feel good but that doesnt change reality.