Indeed they would. BTW, did anyone see an AP (associated Pravda) story about how the economy is improving, consumer confidence is up, etc. etc. Biggest bunch of horsecrap I've read lately. If Bush were still in office, they'd be talking about Great Depression II.
ALL part of the plan. Cut unemployment and the unemployment numbers go down because less people are drawing it. And the GOP volunteered to take the blame for no checks while obama gets the credit for putting people back to work.