ScottinVA wrote:
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It is. The whole GOP economic argument for unseating Obama is losing steam as well. Not that these numbers are true or accurate, but they’re solidfying the narrative that Obamunism is the light.
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Let’s not fall into the trap of buying into the Obama-worshiping media narrative here... An 8.3% unemployment rate absolutely SUCKS and is STILL higher than the 7.8% rate when Obama took office over three years ago. It continues to be the longest period of 8%+ unemployment since the Great Depression. There are TWO MILLION FEWER JOBS available in the labor force today than then and even more millions of Americans out of work. No matter how hard the media tries to LIE about the economy getting better, it’s not going to fool the average American who continues to struggle financially. Therefore, the GOP still has EVERY REASON to go after Obama over the economy.
Make no mistake... I'm not buying into the idea things are going well... far from it. My contention is voters at large believe it's "improving." Hidden from them is the fact the BLS unemployment rate is artificially kept low by the exclusion of those not currently seeking work. Because of that, voters think they see a positive economic trajectory.