When the dems claimed under GW Bush that it was the worst economy since the depression, it stuck and the GOP paid the price in 2006 and 2008. It was clearly NOT true but it sold and it had serious consequences.
The GOP should be eligibl;e to say the dems incorrect response to a recession has turned it into a depression. This is true, yet I expect most GOPers will be reluctant to get this aggressive.
Surely the dems will be claiming a recovery is well underway.
This issue will determine 2010 midterm results; notwithstanding all the premature seat counting, etc.
I can remember in MARCH of 2001 Democrats blaming Bush for the economic downturn and continued to say it was bad during the entire decade.
Sure 2008 was bad; and it’s been bad since, but I was very satisfied during 2001-2007.
It’s hilarious watching these same people tell you the economy is coming back. I want to slap them in the face!! I guess a good economy to them is 10% UE and or 20% reduction in pay for those still working.