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Jobs report gives Biden pre-State of the Union boost
The Hill ^ | 02-03-2023 | BRETT SAMUELS

Posted on 02/03/2023 11:51:41 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27

A stronger-than-expected jobs report has put the wind at President Biden’s back ahead of his State of the Union address next week, and it could provide additional momentum as he prepares a reelection announcement in the coming weeks.

Biden on Friday hailed new data from the Labor Department that showed the economy added 517,000 jobs in January, far exceeding economists’ expectations. The president wasted little time connecting the positive development with next Tuesday’s address to the nation.

“Next week, I’ll be reporting on the state of the union. But today, I’m happy to report that the state of the union and the state of our economy is strong,” he said at the beginning of prepared remarks from the White House.

Unemployment dipped down to 3.4 percent last month, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.

Analysts were projecting an increase of around 185,000 jobs and for the unemployment rate to edge up to 3.6 percent. In December, the unemployment rate dipped back down to 3.5 percent and the economy added 260,000 new jobs, according to revised figures released Friday.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: biden; boost; jobs; report
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The timing of this BS gives me pause
1 posted on 02/03/2023 11:51:41 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

They considered announcing that our Martian colonies were about to start sending back big shipments of gold and diamonds, but they thought maybe people would believe it. So they went with the big jobs report instead.


2 posted on 02/03/2023 11:53:46 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (“You want it one way, but it’s the other way”)
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To: ClearCase_guy

“would” should be “wouldn’t”. Damn.


3 posted on 02/03/2023 11:54:18 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (“You want it one way, but it’s the other way”)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Their numbers are like the old Soviet Union’s crop-yield reports in terms of credibility....


4 posted on 02/03/2023 11:55:47 AM PST by 4Liberty (Kamala’s relatives owned slaves.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

As intended.

Good news, Citizens.

This week’s ration of 1/4 oz. of chocolate has been increased to 0.25 ounces. Praise Him, Big Brother.

All is well.


5 posted on 02/03/2023 11:56:14 AM PST by Quentin Quarantino
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Lots of gaslighting.... like claiming there’s no inflation anymore... that this is a straight out lie is pretty damn obvious to anyone grocery shopping or out at restaurant... but they go with it anyway.


6 posted on 02/03/2023 11:56:56 AM PST by Tipllub
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7 posted on 02/03/2023 11:57:07 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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and in 60 days, the number will be revised to 51700...because “someobody added an extra zero.. a simple mistake”


8 posted on 02/03/2023 11:57:32 AM PST by SGCOS (not vaccinated for covid and never will be)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Don’t forget.these guys are the ones pouching common core and their new math.


9 posted on 02/03/2023 11:59:18 AM PST by mountainlion (Live well those that did not make it back.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The last really good one was adjusted down by 1 million jobs after it served its purpose.


10 posted on 02/03/2023 12:00:22 PM PST by Ingtar
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Wait for the revised numbers, you must.


11 posted on 02/03/2023 12:01:20 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It’s fake and gay. In 2 months we all know the numbers will be revised down.


12 posted on 02/03/2023 12:01:36 PM PST by stockpirate (Where Justice Ends Tyranny Begins...Repression Breeds Violence)
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To: SGCOS

They were off by a million last year.


13 posted on 02/03/2023 12:03:17 PM PST by EEGator
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The ADP report was about 1/5 of the BLS report. ADP doesn’t have any motive to lie. BLS are already proven liars before last years election. There is no reason why government should be involved in economic indicators. The private sector can provide much better statistics without being biased.


14 posted on 02/03/2023 12:03:49 PM PST by ConservativeInPA (Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It is NOT new jobs - these are people returning to work - mostly in Hotels and Restaurants - Trade Shows and Conventions for 2023 are booked at pre-covid levels - the workers are needed to staff the events. This is going to be an almost normal year for business travel.


15 posted on 02/03/2023 12:04:06 PM PST by EC Washington
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16 posted on 02/03/2023 12:06:11 PM PST by Right Brother
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Biden and co. lie about everything, so I don’t beleive their jobs numbers for a D.C. second.

Not sorry.


17 posted on 02/03/2023 12:09:16 PM PST by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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.......most believe as I do that this 517,000 new jobs reports is just another lie from the lyingest administration in the history of the country led by lying news organizations like The Hill.


18 posted on 02/03/2023 12:20:49 PM PST by Cen-Tejas
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To: ChicagoConservative27

What a coinkydink.


19 posted on 02/03/2023 12:22:36 PM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Production of left footed boots are up 2%. Chocolate rations are up 1.8 %.


20 posted on 02/03/2023 12:23:13 PM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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