Is Granholm running this year? I didnt think so. Michigan is one of the Battleground States. Its economy lags behind the national average. If the nation as a whole is creating few new jobs it makes it that much harder for Bush to come in and brag about how tax cuts,etc has caused an improvment and Michigan is soon to benefit. If the national numbers are going down and gas prices are going up, then that is going to make an economic sell very difficult for Bush. Now we may believe the numbers would be even worse if Kerry becomes President but that doesnt change the current reality.
Of course the tax cuts by GWB made no difference in Michigan's economy. They were offset by the tax increases passed and signed by the Dem legislators and the Dem Gov.
Instead of parroting the liberal mantra, you should focus on pointing out the continued failure of the liberal policies.