With only a couple of days until the United States will face its next presidential election, Daniel J. Mitchell from the Cato Institute summarizes President Obama’s (lack of) success with respect to the labor market:
A Four-Picture Indictment: Final Pre-Election Jobs Report Is Not Good News for Obama
Obama should not be blamed for the depth of a recession that began before he took office. But he should be held at least somewhat accountable for an anemic recovery. Particularly since he promised “hope” and “change” and then continued the big-spending, pro-cronyism policies of the Bush years.
Somewhat accountable? Barry’s 16 trillion deficit speaks volumes about where he wants to take this country. 2016 does a great job explaining that.