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Another “Spectacular” Jobs Report Under President Trump
The unemployment rate fell to 6.9% in October, nearly a full point lower than economists expected, even as more than 700,000 Americans flooded off the sidelines and back into the labor market... Continue Reading »
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GDP Surges As The Great American Comeback Continues Under President Trump
U.S. economic activity “surged” at a record pace in the third quarter of 2020, driven by strength in consumer spending and manufacturing as Americans remain confident about the future... Continue Reading »
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President Trump’s Economic Recovery Rolls On In August
The U.S. added 1.4 million jobs in August as the unemployment rate plummeted to 8.4%, smashing analyst’s expectations as President Trump’s great American comeback continues... Continue Reading »
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July's Jobs Report Brings "Good News" As The Trump Recovery Steams Ahead
The U.S. added 1.8 million jobs in July, bringing the total job gains to 9.3 million in the last three months, as the Trump recovery continues... Continue Reading »
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Americans Have President Trump To Thank For Savings On Tax Day
Americans across the country have President Trump & Republicans to thank for a tax system that is less complex and less costly for the middle-class, small businesses and working families... Continue Reading »
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Tax Day In Biden’s American Would Have Significantly More Bite
From his own proposed hikes to repealing tax cuts for middle-class Americans and small business, Joe Biden’s plans to hike taxes on most Americans, but he’ll have to go even further to generate the trillions of dollars needed to fund his radical agenda... Continue Reading »
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La administración Trump entrega resultados a los Hispanos con nueva OE
Los hispanos continuarán prosperando con la administración Trump y la firma de la Orden Ejecutiva de Prosperidad Hispana de hoy es otra señal de esto.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Administration delivers for Hispanics with new EO
Hispanics will continue to thrive under the Trump Administration and the signing of today’s Hispanic Prosperity Executive Order is just the latest sign of that.... Continue Reading »
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As The President Leads A Great American Comeback, Biden & Democrats Are Spooked
There’s “no question” jobs are coming back faster than anyone could have predicted but as the U.S. economy moves towards recovery Joe Biden and the Democrats are in no mood to celebrate... Continue Reading »
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The Great American Comeback Continues
The U.S. added 4.8 million jobs in June, smashing expectations as President Trump’s Paycheck Protection Program continues to boost the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus crisis... Continue Reading »
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President Trump’s Recovery Is Ahead Of Schedule
Job gains stunned experts who had predicted losses would continue through may, but as unemployment falls and Americans come off the sidelines, economists are optimistic that the economy will bounce back in the second half of 2020... Continue Reading »
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Biden Is Throwing Stones in Glass Basements
Biden has been surprisingly critical of President Trump’s economic relief effort for someone who oversaw a stimulus package that fell flat and contributed to years of stagnant economic growth... Continue Reading »
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The Paycheck Protection Program Pays Off
Many experts have credited the Trump Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program for the economic rebound in may, the U.S. added 2.5 million jobs “blowing away expectations”... Continue Reading »
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America Is Bouncing Back
Many experts expected job losses to peak this month, but thanks to President Trump’s economic leadership America is getting back to work... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Delivering Economic Relief And Saving Jobs
The Trump Administration has distributed billions in funding to keep businesses and health care providers afloat so they can keep workers on the job... Continue Reading »
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Job Killing Democrats Use Small Business As Bait To Pass Progressive Policies
Democrats have blocked additional funding for small business relief choosing instead to use the badly needed funds as leverage to push their own progressive priorities over saving jobs... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Providing Relief For Workers Impacted By The Coronavirus
The Trump Administration’s CARES Act provides relief for workers and support for small businesses so they can keep Americans employed during this crisis... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Bolstering Small Businesses And Protecting American Workers
As part of the Trump Administration’s CARES act, small businesses can apply for up to $10 million dollars in loans that will be forgiven if the business keeps paying their employees... Continue Reading »
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While The President Fights For All Americans, Dems Try To Score Political Points
Trump Admin & GOP fight to provide relief for Americans; Democrats torpedo legislation... Continue Reading »
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Just Some “Really Darn Good News”
With a quarter million new jobs added in February, the U.S. has topped what experts predicted for all of 2020 in just two months... Continue Reading »
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RNC Fact Check: It's the Trump economy, stupid
Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, the economy continues to smash expectations.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Fact Check: It's the Trump economy, stupid
Three years into Donald Trump’s presidency, the economy continues to smash expectations.... Continue Reading »
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Three Years In, President Trump's Economy Continues To Impress
The 225,000 jobs added in January crushed expectations, but the real story is the more than half a million Americans left behind under President Obama are now off the sidelines... Continue Reading »
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“Jobs Are Plentiful” As We Head Into 2020
Today’s jobs report rounded out another year of solid growth in 2019, where President Trump’s economy brought in workers left on the sidelines and boosted minorities who saw record low unemployment... Continue Reading »
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“Blockbuster” Jobs Report Silences Trump Critics
Job gains under President Trump topped 7 million in November as historic unemployment and unprecedented wage growth continued... Continue Reading »
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"It's a blowout!"
While Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer continue to waste taxpayer time and money on baseless impeachment proceedings, the Trump economy continues to roar.... Continue Reading »
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"It's a blowout!"
While Dean Phillips and Angie Craig continue to waste taxpayer time and money on baseless impeachment proceedings, the Trump economy continues to roar.... Continue Reading »
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The African American Community Is Thriving Under President Trump
Under President Trump, the African American community is seeing month after month of record unemployment, unprecedented support for HBCU’s, and game changing criminal justice reform... Continue Reading »
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(Another) Record! More Americans Are Employed Than Ever Before
October’s jobs report highlighted the “resilient and healthy” labor market and “demolished” claims by Democrats and their allies in the media that the economy is slowing... Continue Reading »
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Verificación de los hechos: Los recortes de impuestos del presidente Trump
Los demócratas hablaron sobre cómo aumentarán los impuestos pero no hablan de como los recortes de impuestos del pdte. Trump están beneficiando a los estadounidenses... Continue Reading »
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Trabajos de manufactura bajo el presidente Trump. Los hechos por el RNC
Los demócratas de 2020 han criticado esta noche el historial de trabajos de manufactura del presidente Trump.... Continue Reading »
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Pdte. Trump está comprometido a continuar entregando resultados a los Hispanos
La tercera semana del Mes de la Herencia Hispana ha demostrado que el gobierno de Trump está comprometido a continuar entregando resultados a la comunidad hispana.... Continue Reading »
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In the third week of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pres. Trump continues to deliver
The third week of Hispanic Heritage Month has demonstrated that the Trump administration is committed to continuing to deliver for the Hispanic community.... Continue Reading »
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For Minorities Democrats Have Platitudes; President Trump Delivers Progress
As unemployment for Hispanic and African-Americans hits (another) record low minority voters know that Democrats may talk the talk but President Trump walks the walk... Continue Reading »
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Hispanic Unemployment is at a RECORD LOW
Today, Hispanic unemployment has reached yet another RECORD LOW. It reached a new record low of 3.9 percent in September.... Continue Reading »
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Alabama's Economy is 'Dancing in September'
What a month it has been for Alabama and the state’s economy.... Continue Reading »
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2020 Democrats have no answer for President Trump’s booming economy
The economy. Did you hear 2020 Democrats talk about it last night? Neither did we.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: CNBC: The economic numbers are continuing to defy the recession hype
As our economy continues to thrive under President Trump’s leadership Michiganders are reaping the benefits from the continuous rate of wage growth and job creation.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: CNBC: The economic numbers are continuing to defy the recession hype
As our economy continues to thrive under President Trump’s leadership, Hoosiers are reaping the benefits from the continuous rate of wage growth and job creation.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: CNBC: The economic numbers are continuing to defy the recession hype
As our economy continues to thrive under President Trump’s leadership, Minnesotans are reaping the benefits from the continuous rate of wage growth and job creation... Continue Reading »
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CNBC: The economic numbers are continuing to defy the recession hype
As our economy continues to thrive under President Trump’s leadership, South Carolinians are reaping the benefits from the continuous rate of wage growth and job cre... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: U.S. Economy Continues to Thrive Under President Trump
Additionally, the Wall Street Journal released a report yesterday on the abundance of hiring increases for small businesses in August.... Continue Reading »
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A Record Number Of Workers Are Winning In The Trump Economy
More workers are employed than ever before as people continue to reenter the workforce at the fastest rate in 13 years... Continue Reading »
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RELEASE: MN Business Owners Join Trump Victory & Minnesota GOP to Tout Tr
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In case you missed it, this week lawmakers and small business owners fired up about President Trump’s economy joined Trump Victory and the Repub... Continue Reading »
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The Economy Is Booming: Workers Win While Fake News Cries Apocalypse
While some “chicken little” experts may have you thinking the sky is falling, the labor market remains strong and the economy continues to expand... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American workers are winning
President Trump’s economy continues to unleash prosperity for Georgia workers and their families.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American workers are winning
President Trump’s economy continues to unleash prosperity for Florida workers and their families.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American workers are winning
President Trump’s economy continues to unleash prosperity for Alabama workers and their families.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American workers are winning
President Trump’s economy continues to unleash prosperity for Kentucky workers and their families.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Continues To Silence Democrats
The July jobs report showcased another consecutive month of more jobs and higher wages thanks to President Trump’s roaring economy!... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Continues To Silence Democrats
The July jobs report showcased another consecutive month of more jobs and higher wages thanks to President Trump’s roaring economy!... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Continues To Silence Democrats
The July Jobs Report showcased another consecutive month of more jobs and higher wages thanks to President Trump’s roaring economy!... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Continues To Silence Democrats
The July jobs report underlined the “solid” labor market, as wages continued to climb and more than 350,000 workers came off the sidelines... Continue Reading »
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Democrats are taking on the economy...lol
Democrats should take off their partisan blindfolds and say hello to reality – the U.S. economy is working for Floridians.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Is Working For Women
Throughout the country, women are seeing historically low unemployment and a roaring economy under President Trump’s leadership.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Is Working For Women
Throughout the country, women are seeing historically low unemployment and a roaring economy under President Trump’s leadership.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Is Working For Women
From on the job training to investing in women’s economic empowerment at home and abroad, President Trump has ensured that his policies lift up women in the workplace... Continue Reading »
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Faster Growth, Rising Incomes for Florida Families
While 2020 Democrats continue to try and attack the President over the economy, the results tell a different story.... Continue Reading »
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Faster Growth, Rising Incomes for Iowa Families
While 2020 Democrats continue to try and attack the President over the economy, the results tell a different story.... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong - again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month. The June jobs report smashed expectations and wages fo... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong - again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month. The June jobs report smashed expectations and wages fo... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong - again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month. The June jobs report smashed expectations and wages fo... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong - again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month. The June jobs report smashed expectations and wages fo... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong - again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month. The June jobs report smashed expectations and wages fo... Continue Reading »
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Job Gains Jump In June
June’s “robust” job gains smashed expectations as President Trump’s economy continues to work for everyone... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong — again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month.... Continue Reading »
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June Jobs Report proving doubters wrong — again
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month.... Continue Reading »
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Proving Doubters wrong again- June Jobs Report
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by reaching new and historic heights each and every month.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on Tim Ryan's Visit to Iowa
It’s Iowa or bust for Tim Ryan’s failing campaign, but that isn’t stopping the 2020 wannabe from rolling out a $50 billion education plan that targets the paychecks... Continue Reading »
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Socialism Is A Tough Sell In South Florida
As Florida’s Latino community flourishes under Trump, Democrats fighting for their votes continue to prop up socialist dictators who forced many of them to flee their homes... Continue Reading »
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South Carolina Want the USMCA, Why Don't Democrats?
President Trump has kept his promise to make trade deals fair for the American worker.... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Despite having enough votes in the House to pass the USMCA, Nancy Pelosi refuses to bring it to the floor.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed earlier today.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
Time for Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats to bring the USMCA to the floor and ratify the revised NAFTA deal.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
Instead of launching phony investigations, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats need to pass the USMCA. American manufacturers and farmers are waiting.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
Over 7 in 10 Americans feel positively about the U.S. job market, with an astounding 71% saying that now is a good time to find a quality job.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
The American economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Americans' view of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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View of the job market hits a new high
President Trump’s economy continues to roar as a new Gallup poll shows Americans’ view of the job market has hit a new high.... Continue Reading »
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Finally someone is standing up to China
For too long, China has been cheating on trade. Now, someone is finally standing up to them.... Continue Reading »
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Finally someone is standing up to China
For too long, China has gotten away with cheating on trade deals that hurt American workers.... Continue Reading »
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"Great news for Ohio!"
Today, President Trump announced that GM will be selling their Lordstown plant to Workhorse, revitalizing the plant for workers in the Mahoning Valley.... Continue Reading »
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Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on Julian Castro's visit to the Granite State
From proposing a 70 percent income tax to embracing the job-killing, $93 trillion Green New Deal and calling for a $32 trillion plan for government-run healthcare...... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to Pr... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks to...... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Small businesses booming, 84% see another good year
In case you missed it, middle-class Americans are continuing to see higher wages, jobs added to our communities and consumer confidence skyrocketing all thanks... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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Hispanos progresan con un mínimo histórico de desempleo bajo la economía Trump
Según el informe de empleos de hoy, el desempleo hispano se encuentra en un mínimo histórico del 4.2 por ciento.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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Hispanics thrive with record low unemployment in the Trump economy
Hispanic unemployment is at a record low of 4.2 percent, according to today’s jobs report.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes History (Again)
April’s “blockbuster” jobs report silenced critics as the unemployment rate fell to a 50 year low... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Makes Continues to History- Again
Fresh off the “monster” first quarter GDP good news, this month’s jobs report loudly confirms that President Trump’s economy continues to create jobs at outstanding.... Continue Reading »
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“Monster” GDP Smashes Expectations
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by posting 3.2% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019 – the fastest first quarter growth in four years!... Continue Reading »
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SHOT/CHASER: Trump’s Economy Continues to Roar
The US economy gained 3.2% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019, proving that President Trump's economy continues to roar.... Continue Reading »
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"Monster” GDP Smashes Expectations
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by posting 3.2% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019 – the fastest first quarter growth in four years!... Continue Reading »
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"Monster” GDP Smashes Expectations
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by posting 3.2% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019 – the fastest first quarter growth in four years!... Continue Reading »
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“Monster” GDP Smashes Expectations
Many experts predicted slow GDP growth to start 2019, but the Trump economy continued to prove them wrong, posting 3.2% growth... Continue Reading »
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GDP Smashes Expectations
The Trump economy continues to prove doubters wrong by posting 3.2% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019 – the fastest first quarter growth in four years!... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Delivers Tax Day Wins For Ohio Families
Families across the Buckeye State can breathe a little bit easier this Tax Day because President Trump and Republicans followed through on their promises to lower ta... Continue Reading »
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The Tax Day Contrast
The president and Republicans are championing lower taxes and higher paychecks.... Continue Reading »
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Death and Taxes
Families across the Sunshine State can breathe a little bit easier this Tax Day, because President Trump and Republicans followed through on their promise to lower t... Continue Reading »
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Say Goodbye To Your Insurance & Hello To More Taxes
Today, Bernie Sanders and his 2020 comrades unveiled a new version of socialized healthcare... Continue Reading »
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Democrats Answer To A Booming Economy: Reality Is Overrated
Another month of increased job growth, “generational lows” of unemployment, and excellent news for Americans.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats Answer To A Booming Economy: Reality Is Overrated
Another day, another month of increased job growth, “generational lows” of unemployment, and more excellent news for Americans.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats Answer To A Booming Economy: Reality Is Overrated
Another day, another month of increased job growth, “generational lows” of unemployment, and more excellent news for Americans.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats Answer To A Booming Economy: Reality Is Overrated
As 2020 draws nearer, wages are rising, the job market is expanding, minorities are enjoying unprecedented unemployment and Democrats are getting desperate... Continue Reading »
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In Florida Democrats Answer To A Booming Economy: Reality Is Overrated
Another month of increased job growth, “generational lows” of unemployment, and excellent news for Americans.... Continue Reading »
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Welcome back to Indiana, Vice President Pence!
Today, Vice President Mike Pence makes a return visit to Indiana to tout the success of the renegotiation of NAFTA, the USMCA. Welcome back to Indiana, VP Pence!... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Buchanan working with Trump on NAFTA rewrite
I wanted to flag an important article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune... Continue Reading »
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The Democrats' Rural Disconnect
Even as they vie for rural votes, continue to endorse policies that will harm rural America... Continue Reading »
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Welcome Back To Kentucky, Ivanka Trump!
Today, Ivanka Trump makes a return visit to Kentucky to tour Toyota’s largest manufacturing plant in Georgetown. Earlier this month, Toyota announced it will be inve... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Wages Keep Climbing, And Unemployment Keeps Falling
Today's job report revealed the largest wage gains in a decade . Average hourly earnings increased by 3.4% in the past 12 months... Continue Reading »
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Wages Keep Climbing, And Unemployment Keeps Falling
Amid climbing wages and historically low unemployment, more Americans are getting off the sidelines and reaping the benefits of the Trump economy... Continue Reading »
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Vice President Pence in Ohio as Trump Economy Sets New Records
Today, Vice President Mike Pence makes a return visit to Ohio amongst another round of good news for Ohioans.... Continue Reading »
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Trump Economy Sets Another Record-High
Today, Vice President Mike Pence makes a return visit to Arizona to highlight the economic success experienced across the country for the past two years.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats' Green New Deal -- a $600,000 per household feast
Hope you've got $600k laying around... Continue Reading »
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Women Are Thriving In The Trump Economy
President Trump has gotten real results for women and working mothers across the country... Continue Reading »
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Ivanka Fights For Working Families – Socialism Would Destroy Them
In stark contrast to nay-sayers, like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ivanka Trump has worked to provide tax relief and high paying jobs for working families... Continue Reading »
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Buy American, Hire American: Fiat Chrysler Makes Massive Michigan Investment
More auto manufacturing jobs and investment are coming back to Michigan, thanks in large part to President Trump's America First policies.... Continue Reading »
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VA The Democrats’ 'Green New Deal' = $93 Trillion💰
Will they join 13 Democrat delegates supporting a similar state-level boondoggle?... Continue Reading »
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The Democrat’s Burgeoning Love Affair With Socialism
Liberals should admit that their love affair with socialist programs is an economy-busting nightmare that will cost tens of trillions.... Continue Reading »
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Kamala Harris’ assertion “ill-informed, patently false poppycock”
The Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial board had a few choice words for Sen. Harris’ fairytale claim.... Continue Reading »
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A Whole Lot of Green- Out of Your Pocket
I wanted to flag RNC Research’s latest piece on the costly new proposal by freshman Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) that could hike taxes to 70%,... Continue Reading »
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A Whole Lot of Green.. From Your Pocket
I wanted to flag RNC Research’s latest piece on the costly new proposal by freshman Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) that could hike taxes to 70%,... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming! This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were e... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming! This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what e... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming! This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were e... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy is booming, but Michigan Democrats would rather continue to obstruct and resist President Trump's agenda than credit for the roaring economy.... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming! This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were e... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were expecting.... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming! This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were..... Continue Reading »
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Smashing Expectations
This morning, it was announced that 304,000 jobs were created in January – almost twice what economists were expecting.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy Continues To “Smash” Expectations In 2019
The “surge” of jobs in January continues to demonstrate the strength of the Trump economy... Continue Reading »
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Economically Smashing Expectations
The U.S. economy has started off the new year booming!... Continue Reading »
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December’s “Steller” Job Gains Ended 2018 With A Bang
December’s “surge” in job growth ended a year of huge job gains on a “powerful” note... Continue Reading »
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How the Grinch Stole Your Tax Cut
It could be, perhaps, that his economics were trite.... Continue Reading »
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Over 4 Million Jobs Added & Growing
November’s job report continues a prolonged period of continuous jobs growth under President Trump... Continue Reading »
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Pay Growth Fastest Since 2009
This morning, it was announced that our nation added 250,000 jobs last month and average pay increased by the most since 2009!... Continue Reading »
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The Labor Report’s Message To America: Keep The GOP In Control
Today’s “stellar” jobs report is another reminder that record low unemployment, surging wages, and a growing economy are all at stake in a few days... Continue Reading »
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More good news- Pay Growth Fastest Since 2009
Wanted to start your weekend off with a bang: This morning, it was announced that our nation added 250,000 jobs last month and average pay increased by the most sinc... Continue Reading »
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It's morning in America again
The economy is booming, no thanks to Michigan Democrats.... Continue Reading »
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It's morning in America again
It’s hard to overstate how great this morning’s jobs report is. The top line of 250,000 new jobs was a blowout in and of itself, but it comes along with other great... Continue Reading »
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Jobs Not Mobs
As midterms draw near, Republicans’ message is as strong as the booming economy; Democrats are hoping if they scream loud enough you won’t to hear it... Continue Reading »
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GDP Beats Expectations
GDP exceeded expectations in President Trump's roaring economy.... Continue Reading »
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Making GDP Great Again
In the last GDP report before the midterms, the huge economic growth Republicans promised continues... Continue Reading »
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American GDP Beats Expectations
This morning, it was announced that our nation’s economy has grown at the fastest back-to-back pace in four years!... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Record 7.1 Million Job Openings
Our nation’s economy keeps humming as a result of Republican-led advancements.... Continue Reading »
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Success you can see
Indiana's economy is booming, no thanks to Indiana Democrats.... Continue Reading »
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Success you can see
Michigan's economy is booming, no thanks to Michigan Democrats.... Continue Reading »
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Success you can see
Bottom line: Arizona is benefitting from an economy that is surging under President Trump and our GOP-led Congress, and so is the rest of the nation.... Continue Reading »
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Success You Can See
Just wanted to flag new RNC research highlighting Democrats’ misbegotten campaign strategy of running against President Trump’s America First agenda in states where... Continue Reading »
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Success you can see
Just wanted to flag new RNC research highlighting Democrats’ misbegotten campaign strategy of running against President Trump’s America First agenda in states where... Continue Reading »
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Success you can see
Just wanted to flag new RNC research highlighting Democrats’ misbegotten campaign strategy of running against President Trump’s America First agenda in states where... Continue Reading »
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Success You Can See
Democrat senators are campaigning against President Trump’s agenda in states where its success is undeniable... Continue Reading »
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The Boom is Real
The good economic news keeps rolling in. It was announced that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to the lowest since the year we first landed on the moon.... Continue Reading »
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The Boom is Real
The good economic news keeps rolling in. It was announced that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to the lowest since the year we first landed on the moon.... Continue Reading »
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It Was [The Fall] Of ‘69
The last time the unemployment rate was this low The Beatles were still together and Jimi Hendrix had just performed at Woodstock... Continue Reading »
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The Boom is Real
This morning, it was announced that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to the lowest since the year we first landed on the moon.... Continue Reading »
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The boom is real in Nevada and across the nation
The good economic news keeps rolling in. This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to the lowest since the year... Continue Reading »
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Florida's Boom is Real
The good economic news keeps rolling in. This morning, it was announced that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to the lowest since the year we first landed on the... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Matt Gaetz op-ed on Florida’s strong economy
In August, Governor Rick Scott proudly announced that the state reached a new economic milestone: for the first time in over a decade, Florida’s unemployment rate fe... Continue Reading »
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"Remarkably Positive" Economic Outlook
CNBC is out with a new report detailing the most recent counts by ADP and Moody’s Analytics which show that private companies added 230,000 more positions in Septemb... Continue Reading »
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Consumer Confidence Near All-Time High
Yesterday brought even more good economic news that should have Minnesota Democrats scratching their heads...... Continue Reading »
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Consumer Confidence near all-time high
Yesterday brought even more good economic news that should have Joe Donnelly scratching his head.... Continue Reading »
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Consumer Confidence near all-time high
Yesterday brought even more good economic news that should have Debbie Stabenow scratching her head.... Continue Reading »
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Consumer Confidence near all-time high
Yesterday brought even more good economic news that should have Bill Nelson scratching his head... Continue Reading »
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Tax cuts are more than a sugar high
Today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Haverford Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Hank Smith touted the success of the Republican-led tax cuts. According to Smith, the tax cut... Continue Reading »
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more than a sugar high
Today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Haverford Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Hank Smith touted the success of the Republican passed tax cuts.... Continue Reading »
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more than a sugar high
Today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Haverford Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Hank Smith touted the success of the Republican passed tax cuts.... Continue Reading »
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more than a sugar high
Today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Haverford Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Hank Smith touted the success of the Republican passed tax cuts.... Continue Reading »
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Rick Harrison's take on the upcoming midterms and our GOP ticket
Just wanted to flag this piece from the Las Vegas Review Journal by Rick Harrison, owner of World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas and cast member on Hist... Continue Reading »
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Great news for Florida. Bad news for Nelson
Weekly jobless claims in the United States fell to the lowest point since November 1969. This is yet another example of the positive impact Republican leadership and... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Happy Days
In keeping with the new normal where we see good news and positive economic indicators pretty much daily, we just wanted to make sure you saw the recent Washington E... Continue Reading »
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Headlines
We’ll keep this Friday wrap-up short and sweet! In fact, we can distill it down to just headlines:... Continue Reading »
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“There’s no question that I made the right vote in voting against the tax cuts."
Senator Donnelly has no regrets about voting against your tax cuts.... Continue Reading »
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Good news is the new normal
We’re seeing more good economic news on an almost daily basis, and these last few days have been no exception.... Continue Reading »
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Job openings climb to record 6.9 million
In case you missed it, a Market Watch report out yesterday confirmed that the number of job openings in the U.S. climbed to a record 6.9 million in July, with more w... Continue Reading »
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U.S. job openings climb to record 6.9 million
A Market Watch report out yesterday confirmed that the number of job openings in the U.S. climbed to a record 6.9 million in July.... Continue Reading »
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U.S. job openings climb to record 6.9 million
A Market Watch report out yesterday confirmed that the number of job openings in the U.S. climbed to a record 6.9 million in July,... Continue Reading »
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Record-breaking U.S. job openings and small business optimism
In case you missed it, yesterday the U.S. economy had record-shattering news.... Continue Reading »
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NV Dems hardest hit by more great economic news
The news speaks for itself.... Continue Reading »
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Great economic news, MI Democrats hardest hit
The economy is roaring, due in large part to Republican-passed tax cuts. What do Michigan Democrats think about it?... Continue Reading »
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Great economic news, Democrats hardest hit
The economy is roaring, due in large part to Republican-passed tax cuts. What do Arizona Democrats think about it?... Continue Reading »
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Great economic news, IN Democrats hardest hit
The economy is roaring, due in large part to Republican-passed tax cuts. What do Indiana Democrats think about it?... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Economy “Keeps Getting Better & Better & Better”
Wage growth “soars” in yet another month of strong job growth and historically low unemployment... Continue Reading »
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#ICYMI: American manufacturers growing at fastest pace in 14 years
The manufacturing index surged to a 14-year high last month with orders, production and employment all picking up.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American manufacturers growing at fastest pace in 14 years
Since it’s already a very newsy week, we just wanted to make sure this exciting news for American manufacturers didn’t get lost in the mix.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: American manufacturers growing at fastest pace in 14 years
The Institute for Supply Management released a report yesterday confirming that its manufacturing index surged to a 14-year high last month.... Continue Reading »
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America is back to work
Today on Labor Day, there is no question that Americans have a lot to celebrate. The economy is roaring, and GOP policies are working for hardworking Americans.... Continue Reading »
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The truth hurts!
The economy is roaring, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Here are a few headlines from just this week alone:... Continue Reading »
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Michigan Blue-Collar Workers Increasingly Optimistic
Despite the doomsday scenario Democrats like Debbie Stabenow predicted would result from GOP-led tax reform, the good economic news just keeps on coming.... Continue Reading »
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Hoosier Blue-Collar Workers Increasingly Optimistic
Despite the doomsday scenario Democrats like Joe Donnelly predicted would result from GOP-led tax reform, the good economic news just keeps on coming.... Continue Reading »
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Blue-Collar Workers Increasingly Optimistic
Just a quick note this afternoon to let you know that despite the doomsday scenario Democrats like Jacky Rosen, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford predicted would result... Continue Reading »
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Consumer confidence soars to 18-year high
Who could have seen this coming?... Continue Reading »
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Consumer confidence soars to 18-year high
Who could have seen this coming?... Continue Reading »
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"Americans have rarely felt this good about the economy."
Today, Market Watch reported that consumer confidence has reached an 18 year high, reflecting surging growth in the economy and the lowest unemployment rate... Continue Reading »
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Still Waiting On Nancy’s Armageddon
It turns out sound fiscal policy leads to a booming economy, not fire and brimstone... Continue Reading »
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Bad News for MI Dems: MI Jobs Up & Unemployment Down
Michigan Democrats need to wake up and realize that the economy is booming.... Continue Reading »
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Bad News for IN Dems: IN Jobs Up & Unemployment Down
Hoosier Democrats need to wake up and realize that the economy is booming.... Continue Reading »
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Bad News For Dems: Job Growth #s Booming In Critical States
State economies have thrived under President Trump, no thanks to their Democrat Senators... Continue Reading »
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NV Dems forced to face the facts once again!
More good news for Silver State families proves Nevada Democrats wrong once again.... Continue Reading »
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Bad News for MN Dems = Good News for MN Families!
It’s another month of good news for businesses and workers as 157,000 jobs were added to the economy in July, including 37,000 in manufacturing. The unemployment...... Continue Reading »
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Sinema and O’Halleran are wrong again.
While many are celebrating the good news this morning, Kyrsten Sinema and Tom O’Halleran are probably not pleased.... Continue Reading »
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155 Million Reasons To Be Happy
This month’s jobs report shows President Trump’s economy is booming, as a record number of Americans are employed... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s GDP Triumph
Touted as a “referendum” on GOP tax cuts, second quarter GDP comes in booming at over 4%... Continue Reading »
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NV Dems anti-jobs and anti-tax cuts campaign still confusing
Today, the Washington Examiner reported on a Heritage Foundation analysis showing that all 425 congressional districts have benefitted from the historic GOP tax cuts... Continue Reading »
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Tax Cuts Deliver for Virginia: $550 Million Surplus
Remember when tax cuts were going to be Armageddon? When tax reform was really just highway robbery? Looks like somebody forgot to tell Virginia.... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Amidst another strong jobs report, main street optimism is on a “stratospheric trajectory” thanks to President Trump.... Continue Reading »
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Despite Donnelly's Obstruction, Unprecedented Support for GOP Economy
While Donnelly’s fellow Democrats are busy threatening Cabinet officials, we’re seeing unprecedented levels of support for President Trump’s handling of the economy.... Continue Reading »
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"If Every Instinct You Have Is Wrong, Then The Opposite Would Have To Be Right"
Their states have seen an acceleration in job growth after the tax cuts became law, so why did these Democrats vote against new jobs for their state?... Continue Reading »
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Regrets yet, Tim?
Another day, another reason why Virginians will reject Tim Kaine’s failed ‘leadership’ in November.... Continue Reading »
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The Economy is Roaring. Are Tax Cuts Still Highway Robbery?
Will all this good economic news change any Democrat minds, or is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act still “highway robbery?"... Continue Reading »
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Trump Hit Economic “Overdrive” In May
The New York Times “ran out of words to describe how good the jobs numbers are”... Continue Reading »
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
Great news for our economy this morning as the latest jobs report showed 223,000 new jobs have been added, dropping the nation’s unemployment rate to just 3.8%.... Continue Reading »
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Florida Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
Great news for our economy this morning as the latest jobs report showed 223,000 new jobs have been added, dropping the nation’s unemployment rate to just 3.8%... Continue Reading »
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More good economic news in Virginia
Good news continues to pour into Virginia by way of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.... Continue Reading »
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More good news for Silver State manufacturers!
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAMA) released new survey results showing that thanks to the GOP tax cuts, 72% of manufacturers are increasing wages . . .... Continue Reading »
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Nope. Not buying it!
We’re guessing you’ve already seen Jacky Rosen’s newest campaign ad? The one where she touts herself as a non-partisan white knight of sorts . . .... Continue Reading »
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Good luck with this one, NV Dems!
This morning Nancy Pelosi said out loud what we’ve known all along: if she becomes Speaker of the House again, tax cuts are the first thing on the chopping block.... Continue Reading »
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It’s The Economy, Stupid
This small business week, tax cuts are fueling economic growth for small business owners and all Americans at a level not seen in years... Continue Reading »
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Making The Economy Great Again
The Trump Economy continues to boom, as first quarter GDP growth beat expectations and posted the best number in three years... Continue Reading »
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Blue-Collar Comeback
Today’s GDP by industry report shows President Trump is growing blue-collar jobs while cutting the size of government... Continue Reading »
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California here she comes!
In case you missed it, Jacky Rosen is the featured speaker for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues” session this morning . . .... Continue Reading »
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Democrats “Wobblie” On The Rights Of Their Own Workers To Unionize
As campaign workers begin unionizing, Democrats who once enthusiastically praised unions now remain quiet as to whether they support their own workers’ unionizing... Continue Reading »
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Millennials Are Thriving In The Trump Economy
From falling unemployment rates to lower taxes, President Trump has proven to be a boon for millennials... Continue Reading »
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Economic Excitement hits Indiana!
Unless you’re Joe Donnelly, it’s a great day to be a Hoosier!... Continue Reading »
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The Trump Economy: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
With job growth & tax cuts, Americans are loving the trump economy... Continue Reading »
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Are Nevada Democrats dreaming of Californication?
In case you didn’t already know, Sen. Kamala Harris – darling of the coastal elite resistance movement – will evidently be in Nevada tomorrow to discuss issues that... Continue Reading »
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Dear Joe Donnelly: Don’t Put #Resistance First On Infrastructure
Last week, President Trump announced his long-term plan to improve the nation’s crumbling infrastructure with a focus on improving rural communities.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Add these #crumbs to the list
It's no surprise that today rounds out another week of great news stemming from GOP-led tax reform.... Continue Reading »
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Dear Joe Donnelly: Don’t Be A Pothole On The Bridge To Infrastructure Solutions
Today, President Trump announced his long-term plan to improve the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and boost the economy.... Continue Reading »
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Democrat Northam gets on the deregulation bandwagon
Even Democrats like Ralph Northam are taking note of the power of less red tape.... Continue Reading »
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The Economy Continues To Boom Under President Trump
As wages grow at the fastest rate since 2009, the U.S. economy is off to a very strong start in 2018... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Economy Soars Above Obama’s
Rising from the stagnation of the Obama years, the economy showed strong growth in 2017 aided by President Trump’s policies... Continue Reading »
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Let the Good Times Roll
Another round of higher wages, bonuses, and charitable contributions are coming to Indiana by way of tax reform.... Continue Reading »
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Blue-Collar Workers Rebound Under Trump
Trump promised to help revitalize industries forgotten by Obama, and a year after he took office, he has done just that... Continue Reading »
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No Thanks to Mexico Joe: Hoosiers Seeing Benefits of Tax Bill
Senator Joe Donnelly's vote against tax reform is starting to catch up with him.... Continue Reading »
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The Positive Economic News Keeps Rolling In
The U.S. labor market added 1.8 million jobs since President Trump took office, and consumer comfort in 2017 was the highest in over a decade... Continue Reading »
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Armageddon Continues to Spread Across Indiana
Converse, Indiana-based First Farmers Bank & Trust is investing in their employees and Hoosier communities thanks to tax reform.... Continue Reading »
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The end of the world...and I feel fine
Nancy Pelosi's Armageddon Is Here, And It Brought Bonuses.... Continue Reading »
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Now we know just how low Jacky Rosen will go. . .
Now we know just how low Rosen will go to attempt to block a tax cut for hard-working Nevadan families, even if it means misleading the public.... Continue Reading »
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Year In Review: You’re Hired!, U.S. Economy Thriving Under Trump
1.7 million new jobs, record highs for the stock market, and unemployment at the lowest it has been since 2000... Continue Reading »
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Booker Completely Reverses His Position On Business Tax Cuts
Booker now opposes corporate tax cuts after years of supporting lowering the corporate tax rate... Continue Reading »
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Increased GDP From The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Will Help The Middle-Class
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will lead to higher wages and increased standard of living for middle class Americans... Continue Reading »
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Tonight, Bernie Sanders Will Present The Left's Vision For Tax Reform
Senator Sanders, who can't explain the difference between a socialist and a Democrat on tax policy, will defend the left's vision on tax reform.... Continue Reading »
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Senator Casey Has A Short Memory When It Comes To Tax Relief
Senator Casey has supported reforming the tax code in the past ... Continue Reading »
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Trump Is Making The American Economy Great Again
During President Trump’s First Six Months, Over One Million New Jobs Have Been Added To The Economy ... Continue Reading »
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Mexico Joe
Senator Joe Donnelly Has Railed Against Outsourcing For Years, But Was Recently Exposed For Personally Profiting From The Practice... Continue Reading »
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Trump's Economy Continues To Create Jobs And Put Americans Back To Work
April's Job Statistics Reveal Hundreds Of Thousands Of New Jobs And The Lowest Unemployment Since Before The Recession ... Continue Reading »
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Small Biz Week: A Reminder Of Obamacare’s Devastation Of U.S. Small Businesses
OBAMACARE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED INSURANCE COSTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND DISCOURAGED JOB CREATION WHICH HAS STAGNATED ECONOMIC GROWTH... Continue Reading »
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U.S. Economy Booms Under President Trump In The First 100 Days
President Trump Has Reenergized Our Economy With Pro-Growth Policies... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Bolstering America’s Economy
Under President Trump, The Economy Has Grown By Leaps And Bounds ... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About President Trump’s “Great” Jobs Report
President Trump’s First Full-Month Jobs Report Is Drawing Widespread Praise ... Continue Reading »
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February Jobs Report Brings Further Signs Of Economic Growth
February Job Statistics Reveal Job Growth And Decreasing Unemployment ... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Focus On The Economy Is Already Having A Positive Impact
This Week, President Trump, Who Has Already Had A Positive Impact On The Economy, Reaffirmed His Commitment To Bring Jobs Back To America ... Continue Reading »
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Trump's January Jobs Report "Crushed It"
"The First Jobs Report Under President Donald Trump Showed The Economy Added 227,000 Jobs In January."... Continue Reading »
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Trump Has A Great Record Of Promoting And Empowering Women At His Companies
Women Who Have Worked With Trump Say He Was "Ahead Of His Time In Providing Career Advancement For Women" And Promoted Women In A Male-Dominated Industry.... Continue Reading »
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The Importance Of Being Earnest
Today, Outgoing Press Secretary Josh Earnest Said He Had Only "[Overshot] The Mark A Little Bit" In Claiming Obama Had Created 900,000 Manufacturing Jobs.... Continue Reading »
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Trump Keeps Delivering On Jobs
Before Even Being Sworn In, President-Elect Trump Is Already Racking Up Big Wins For American Workers... Continue Reading »
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The Obama Legacy By The Numbers
Obama Touts His Legacy, But The Numbers Tell A Different Story ... Continue Reading »
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Burning The Midnight Oil
"Federal Agencies Are Rushing Out A Final Volley Of Executive Actions In The Last Two Months Of Barack Obama's Presidency."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The June Jobs Report
WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the June jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The May Jobs Report
WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the May jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The April Jobs Report
WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the April jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Make America Grow Again
Excerpts from The Wall Street Journal By: Editorial Board Friday, April 29, 2016 ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Sends Letter To Hillary Clinton's Accountant On Tax Day
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus sent a letter to Hillary Clinton's accountant, Rorrie Gregorio, on Tax Day highlighting the hypocrisy of her tax plan. The letter calls on Clinton to put her money where her mouth is and pay the additional taxes her plan is proposing other Americans of similar income pay.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The March Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the March jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The February Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the February jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The January Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the January jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Speaker Paul Ryan And Senator Tim Scott Team Up To Moderate Anti-Poverty Forum
Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator Tim Scott will moderate a forum this Saturday on poverty with seven GOP presidential candidates where they will discuss their ideas for... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On September Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the September jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on August Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the August jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on July Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the July jobs report. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on June Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement on the June jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Jobs Report Shows Millennials Need A Republican President
Millennials continue to struggle under President Obama—no wonder 73 percent think finding a job will be difficult once they graduate.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on May Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement on the May jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on April Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement on the April jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on March Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement on the March jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on February Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement on the February jobs report.... Continue Reading »
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The Obama-Clinton Stimulus That Wasn't
On February 17, 2009, Obama Signed The Stimulus Into Law . "President Obama on Tuesday signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law… 'Today does not mark the end of our economic troubles,' Obama said before signing the bill at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 'But it does mark the beginning of the end - the beginning of what we need to do to create jobs for Americans scrambling in the wake of layoffs; to provide relief for families worried they won't be able to pay next month's bills; and to set our economy on a firmer foundation.'" (Jeanne Sahadi, "Stimulus: Now For The Hard Part," CNN's Money, 2/17/09)... Continue Reading »
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CBO Director: Recovery “Certainly Much Weaker” Than Previous Economic Recoveries
January 27, 2015
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CBO Director: Economic Performance Over The Past Several Years “Disappointing"
January 27, 2015
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RNC Statement on the December Jobs Report
WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the December jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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November Jobs Report
WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the November jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Comment on Youth Jobs Numbers
“Our generation is filled with entrepreneurs who are poised to create the change Obama promised on the campaign trail, unfortunately for us Obama has stood in the way at every turn. Yesterday, Obama admitted that this election his policies are on the ballot. Millennials cannot afford more of the same failed policies which is why it is so important for our generation to vote against Democrats who have rubberstamped the policies that are holding us back.”—Raffi Williams, RNC Deputy Press Secretary... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on September Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on today’s jobs report: ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Why A Republican Senate Could Make A Difference
Our party has heard Americans' concerns, and that's why we've put forward hundreds of bills to help grow the economy, create jobs, expand opportunity and give American families hope for tomorrow. Our conversations with people back home, from the supermarket to the church pews to the doctor's office, have helped us develop legislative solutions that will make life better for Americans in every corner of this country.... Continue Reading »
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Hispanic Americans Are Still Struggling In The Obama Economy
Five years into Obama's Presidency hispanic incomes have declined while poverty has grown ... Continue Reading »
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Battleground Poll: Obama Continues To Be A Drag In Key Midterm States
Midterm Voters Are Unhappy With The Economy, And Most Blame Obama’s Economic Leadership... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on August Jobs Report
“After another monthly jobs report far below expectations, we find ourselves asking yet again, ‘Is this really the best we can do?’ And the answer, unfortunately, is that until Democrats stop pushing an anti-growth agenda, we can’t expect job creation to get much better,” said Chairman Priebus.... Continue Reading »
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Jobs Day Disappointment
OBAMA MAY HAVE SPOKEN TOO SOON WHEN HE GAVE HIMSELF A PAT ON THE BACK FOR JOB GROWTH... Continue Reading »
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer: ObamaCare Could Be To Blame For Disappointing Jobs Report
September 5, 2014
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Obama’s Unhappy Union
This Labor Day, Even Obama’s Big Labor Allies Have Split With His Policies... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on July Jobs Report
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the July jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Want Jobs? Fire Reid
“Heller is still hopeful, and has said repeatedly in recent weeks that he’s sympathetic to the House members’ concerns. The chamber has about 40 jobs bills languishing in the Senate and would like to see one or more brought to the floor in exchange for a vote on unemployment insurance.”... Continue Reading »
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2014 Troubles: Obama's Economy
Obama Has Set The Tone For The 2014 Mid-Terms By Urging Democratic Candidates To Get Behind His Economic Message. "Setting the tone for the election year, President Barack Obama is urging Democrats to coalesce behind a populist economic message that his party has concluded offers the best prospects for fending off Republicans in November." (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, "Obama: Economic Message Is Best Hope For Democrats In 2014," The Associated Press, 2/28/14)... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on June Jobs Report
“We’re glad to see some Americans found work last month, but we can’t rest until jobs are easy to find. That’s why Republicans have passed dozens of jobs bills in the House of Representatives. Sadly, Democrats in Washington, DC, have other priorities. The most recent GDP numbers not only revealed that the economy slowed down in the first quarter; they also showed that Democrat policies are wrong for the economy.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's So-Called "Recovery": -2.9%
GDP Was Revised Down For A Second Time To 2.9 Percent For The First Quarter Of 2014. (Bureau Of Economic Analysis, 6/25/14) "The Difference Between The Second And Third Estimates Was The Largest On Records Going Back To 1976, The Commerce Department Said." ("Bad To Worse: US Economy Shrank More Than Expected In Q1," Reuters, 6/25/14)... Continue Reading »
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For Young Adults Struggling In The Obama Economy, Hillary's Record Disappoints
Today, Hillary Clinton Will Speak In Colorado At The Clinton Global Initiative Pushing For Companies To Train And Hire Young Adults. "Hillary Rodham Clinton is encouraging companies to train and hire young people, offering a new jobs pitch during her family's annual domestic policy summit as she considers another presidential campaign. The former secretary of state was launching a project called 'Job One' at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting Tuesday, featuring hiring, training and mentoring initiatives from 10 companies, including The Gap, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Marriott." (Ken Thomas, "Hilalry Clinton To Announce Youth Jobs Push," The Associated Press , 6/24/14)... Continue Reading »
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Women Still Lagging Behind In Obama’s Economy
For Women “Progress, In Fact, Is A Mirage” In The Obama Economy. “[T]he number of women employed compared with the total female population is 55.2 percent, actually worse than it was in October 2010. Progress, in fact, is a mirage, the product of what economists call the disappearing work force: people giving up and dropping out.” ... Continue Reading »
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Entrepreneurs Are Being Left Behind In Obama’s Economy
Obama Plans To Announce An Initiative To Expand Access To Federal And Local Facilities To Entrepreneurs. “Inability to afford expensive equipment will be less of a barrier to invention under President Barack Obama’s plan to spur innovation by opening federal and local facilities to entrepreneurs. The president is expected to announce the initiative this afternoon during a visit to Bakery Square’s TechShop, a membership-based manufacturing workshop that’s a model for the kind of sharing of resources he wants to see more of.” ... Continue Reading »
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Endless "Recovery" Summer
This Week Marks The Fourth Anniversary Of Obama's "Recovery Summer," Which Was Intended To Highlight The Economic Growth Created By The Stimulus. "The Administration today kicks off 'Recovery Summer,' a six-week-long focus on the surge in Recovery Act infrastructure projects that will be underway across the country in the coming months - and the jobs they'll create well into the fall and through the end of the year." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on May Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the May jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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U.S. Senator Mike Enzi Delivers Weekly Republican Address
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi released the following weekly Republican address. The address is available in both audio and video format and is embargoed until 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, May 31, 2014.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on April Jobs Report
“We’re happy that more Americans were able to find work last month, but more and more people are dropping out of our workforce—giving up on finding a job. These are men and women who desperately need work and want work, but with the same labor force lows from the Carter economy, there are simply no jobs for them.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's "Choppy" "Recovery" Slows To A Stall
Today's Low GDP Report Shows "Brutally Slow" Economic Growth "Even By Sluggish Post-Recession Standards." "Gross Domestic Product, the broadest measure of the U.S. economy, grew at a 0.1% annual pace in the first quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Wednesday. That's brutally slow even by sluggish post-recession standards." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Response To GDP Growth
As Democrats continue to push their liberal big government agenda through Washington without any focus on jobs and the economy – standing in the way of jobs bills that are awaiting Senate attention and stalling Keystone, it’s just been reported that in the first quarter the U.S. economy grew at 0.1 percent. ... Continue Reading »
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Biden In Economic Fantasyland
On Monday, Biden will deliver remarks on budget and economic policy at The George Washington University, the White House said.... Continue Reading »
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Obama By The Numbers
A Look At The Numbers Facing Women - And All Americans - In The Obama Economy... Continue Reading »
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Five Years Later, Little Progress For Women In The Obama Economy
Today, Obama And Senate Democrats Will Both Launch A Coordinated "Election-Year Push" On Women's Pay Issues. "Democrats at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday launched an election-year push for a middle class agenda aimed at drumming up support from single women voters, a demographic they believe could help them keep the Senate come November. To mark 'Equal Pay Day,' President Barack Obama plans to sign two executive orders on Tuesday. … At the same time, the Senate will attempt to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would enact similar standards for the private sector. The push will likely go nowhere amid Republican opposition, which is why Obama is acting unilaterally where he can." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on March Jobs Report
We all want to see unemployed Americans going back to work, but only Republicans have spent the last years focused on policies that would actually speed up job creation,” said Chairman Priebus. “Democrats, on the other hand, have slowed down job creation—with ObamaCare, with wasteful spending, and with intrusive regulations. Today’s jobs report could be so much better, but Democrats in the Senate won’t pass Republican jobs bills.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on February Jobs Report
We welcome the news that some Americans found jobs this month, but imagine the jobs we could be creating if the president joined Republicans and focused on pro-growth job policies like approving the Keystone Pipeline that is overwhelmingly favored by Americans. We can do so much better, and the millions of Americans who are still out of work deserve better.... Continue Reading »
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Obama Touting Jobs For Illinois Where He's Been The Least Effective
oday, Obama Will Announce A New Digital Manufacturing Hub Based In Chicago. "President Barack Obama planned to announce on Tuesday that two new manufacturing institutes aimed at creating quality jobs would be located in Chicago and Detroit and be supported by $140 million in federal funds, the White House said in a statement. In an afternoon event, Obama will say that both of the institutes will be led by the Defense Department. The Detroit institute will focus on lightweight and modern metals manufacturing, while the Chicago-based hub will be based around digital manufacturing and design technologies." ... Continue Reading »
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Even “Sheriff Joe” Couldn’t Stop Wasteful Stimulus Spending
Today, Vice President Biden Is In Granit City, Ill, To Tout The Success Of Obama's Stimulus. "Vice President Joe Biden is touting the merits of the federal stimulus package enacted five years ago, and he's making an appearance in southwestern Illinois to do it. Biden was scheduled to appear with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx at noon Wednesday at the America's Central Port near Granite City, northeast of St. Louis. He's expected to also highlight what he calls the need for more infrastructure spending."... Continue Reading »
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The Stimulus That Wasn't
On February 17, 2009, Obama Signed The Stimulus Into Law, Promising It Marked "The Beginning Of The End" Of America's "Economic Troubles." "President Obama on Tuesday signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law… 'Today does not mark the end of our economic troubles,' Obama said before signing the bill at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 'But it does mark the beginning of the end - the beginning of what we need to do to create jobs for Americans scrambling in the wake of layoffs; to provide relief for families worried they won't be able to pay next month's bills; and to set our economy on a firmer foundation.'" (Jeanne Sahadi, "Stimulus: Now For The Hard Part," CNN's Money, 2/17/09)... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Launches “Smaller Paychecks, Fewer Workers” Web Ad Series
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released seven new web videos targeting vulnerable Senate Democrats. The videos follow last week’s devastating CBO report on ObamaCare and hold the Senators accountable for supporting a law that is resulting in fewer workers and smaller paychecks. In each of the seven states, active voters searching for relevant video content will see the web ad about their respective senator. ... Continue Reading »
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Another Disappointing Jobs Report
Wall Street Journal Headline: "U.S. Adds 113,000 Jobs, In Latest Worrying Sign On Growth." (Eric Morath and Josh Mitchell, "U.S. Adds 113,000 Jobs, In Latest Worrying Sign On Growth," Wall Street Journal, 2/7/14)... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on January Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the January jobs report. ... Continue Reading »
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State Of Obama’s Union: Economic Prosperity
Promises To Improve Poverty And Incomes Are Staples In Obama's State Of The Union Addresses, But His Policies Do The Opposite... Continue Reading »
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Another Economic Retread
Today, Obama Is Expected To Give Remarks Drawing Attention To Manufacturing Hubs Promised In His 2013 State Of The Union Address. "On Wednesday he will go to North Carolina to draw attention to the type of manufacturing innovation hub that he promoted in his 2013 State of the Union speech. On Thursday he has invited college presidents to discuss ways to improve workers' skills. Later this month, he is convening CEOs at the White House to lay out plans for hiring the long-term unemployed." ... Continue Reading »
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Illinois Under Pat Quinn: Dead Last In Projected Job Growth
Moody's Analytics Projects That Illinois Will Have The Lowest Job Growth Out Of All 50 States In 2014.... Continue Reading »
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An “Ugly” Jobs Report
The Labor Force Participation Rate Fell By 347,000 Falling To 62.8 Percent, The Lowest Rate In 36 Years.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on December Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the December jobs report: ... Continue Reading »
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Combating Poverty
Fifty years ago today, President Johnson declared a “War on Poverty.” But half a century later, too many of our fellow Americans—46 million—are living below the poverty line. As Americans, we don’t turn a blind eye when our neighbors and fellow citizens are in need. So we can’t ignore the fact that outdated top-down federal bureaucracies have lost this war. We have to be honest; we can’t pretend they’re capable of eliminating poverty. A controlling, over-spending federal government doesn’t expand freedom and opportunity. As a country we need to refocus our energies on new ways to put the American Dream in reach of all Americans.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s New Year Numbers
At The Start Of A New Year, A Look Back At The Legacy Obama Has Already Left Behind ... Continue Reading »
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Manufacturing in America… Not What Obama Promised
Today, The Bureau Of Labor Statistics Estimated Over 549,000 Manufacturing Jobs Will Be Lost Between 2012 And 2022. ... Continue Reading »
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Polls: Obama’s Handling Of The Economy And His Approval Ratings Continue To Dive
According To A New CBS Poll, “Most Americans (61 Percent) Continue To Say The Economy Is In Bad Shape.” “While the nation’s unemployment rate is now at a five-year low, most Americans (61 percent) continue to say the economy is in bad shape.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Auto Bailout: Then and Now
SHOT: Today, The U.S. Treasury Sold The Last Of Its Remaining Shares Of GM, And Taxpayer Loss On The GM Bailout Finishes At $10.5 Billion. “U.S. taxpayers no longer own any of automaker General Motors. The Treasury sold the last of its remaining 31.1 million GM shares today. The taxpayer loss on the GM bailout finishes at $10.5 billion, with 39.5 billion recovered, according the the Treasury Department. Shares closed today up 73 cents, 1.8% at $40.90.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on November Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the November jobs report: ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Forgets His Own Record
Today, Obama Is Expected To Address Economic Security And Income Inequality In A Bid To “Help Set The Agenda For The Remainder Of His Presidency.” “President Barack Obama wants to draw attention to the income gap between rich and poor in an economic address meant to both spur short-term congressional action and help set the agenda for the remainder of his presidency. The White House says Obama in a speech Wednesday will renew his call for increasing the minimum wage, arguing that growing income inequality and stagnant wages threaten upward mobility and retirement security. Polls show the economy remains the single biggest concern for Americans, despite recent focus on problems with the health care law.” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Message on Small Business Saturday
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chair Sharon Day released the following message on Small Business Saturday: ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on October Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the October jobs report... Continue Reading »
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Another Stimulus Failure For The Books: Cash For Clunkers
“As A Job Creator, The Obama Administration’s Cash For Clunkers Program Was A Sputtering Old Jalopy That Deserves To Stay In The Scrap Yard, According To A Study Released Wednesday.”... Continue Reading »
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The Employment Situation: “Soft. Tepid. Blech. Meh.”
“Soft. Tepid. Blech. Meh. Choose Your Non-Inspiring Adjective, Possibly In Yiddish, And It Nicely Describes The Long-Awaited September Jobs Report.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on September Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the September jobs report... Continue Reading »
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The Obama Economy: Wrong For Hispanics
Since Obama Took Office, The Number Of Unemployed Hispanics Has Increased By 125,000, With Over 2.3 Million Unemployed. ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Economic Revisionism
Yesterday, Obama Marked The Five-Year Anniversary Of The Financial Crisis, Saying “We Should Take Note Of How Far We've Come From Where We Were Five Years Ago.” “And what all this means is we've cleared away the rubble from the financial crisis and we've begun to lay a new foundation for economic growth and prosperity. And in our personal lives, I think a lot of us understand that people have tightened their belts, shed debt, refocused on the things that really matter. All of this happened because ultimately of the resilience and the grit of the American people. And we should be proud of that. And on this five-year anniversary we should take note of how far we've come from where we were five years ago.”... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About August’s “Lousy Jobs Report”
“But In Almost All The Particulars, You Can Find Signs That This Job Market Is Weaker Than It Appeared Just A Few Months Ago, And Maybe Getting Worse.” “But in almost all the particulars, you can find signs that this job market is weaker than it appeared just a few months ago, and maybe getting worse.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the August Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the August jobs report... Continue Reading »
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Forward: Back to Where We Were In 1978
The August Labor Force Participation Rate Declined To 63.2 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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Obamanomics: Income Inequality, Part-Time Work, And Long-Term Joblessness
“Income Inequality In The United States Has Been Growing For Decades, But The Trend Appears To Have Accelerated During The Obama Administration.”... Continue Reading »
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Obamanomics: Doing More With Less
The Civilian-Employment Population Ratio Is "Near The Lowest In 30 Years And Down From More Than 63 Percent Before The Recession." "The civilian employment-population ratio, which measures how many working-age Americans actually have jobs, was flat at 58.7 percent, near the lowest in 30 years and down from more than 63 percent before the recession." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama By The Numbers
At Obama’s 2013 Knox College Speech On The Economy, He Pledged To “Use Every Minute” To Ensure That The Country Works For Working Americans Again. “I care about one thing and one thing only, and that’s how to use every minute the only thing I care about is how to use every minute of the remaining 1,276 days of my term to make this country work for working Americans again. That’s all I care about. I don’t have another election.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Disappointment Economy
“The Trend Of Sluggish Economic Growth Continued Friday…” “The trend of sluggish economic growth continued Friday, as federal economists reported that the economy added 162,000 jobs in July while the unemployment rate edged down from 7.6 percent to 7.4 percent.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on the July Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the July jobs report... Continue Reading »
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Lew’s Dubious Claims About Manufacturing Growth
On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Said “We’re Seeing Growth In Manufacturing Jobs, More New Manufacturing Jobs Than In Most Recent Periods.” LEW: “Look David, I think that if you look at where we started out, we were in the middle of the worst recession since the Great Depression. We are-- the American economy is fighting back and it’s coming back. The job creation has actually been a little bit more impressive than what you described. We’re seeing growth in manufacturing jobs, more new manufacturing jobs than in most recent periods. Clearly there’s more work to do. You know, I think that the-- the challenges ahead are how can we put the pieces in place so that we have the infrastructure in place for American factories to ship their goods. How do we make sure we have the workforce that’s trained with the skills for the modern workplace?”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Roads To Nowhere
July 2013: In A Speech, Obama Will Speak About The Need To Rebuild Our Roads And Bridges. “From Galesburg, Obama planned to travel to neighboring Missouri for a similar economic speech. He was also scheduled to visit a port Jacksonville, Fla., on Thursday to call for increased spending on infrastructure.”... Continue Reading »
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A Tale Of Two Knox College Speeches, Then And Now: Not Better Off
Today, Obama Will Speak On The Economy At Knox College, Where He Also Spoke On The Economy In June 2005. “In early June of 2005, less than six months after he was sworn in as a U.S. Senator, Barack Obama spoke at a graduation ceremony at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. In his address, Obama defended the government’s role in creating and sustaining the middle class, themes he would later carry into two successful presidential campaigns. ‘Our economic dominance depended on individual initiative. It depended on a belief in the free market,’ he said. ‘But it also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, the idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together, and that everybody’s got a shot at opportunity.’ Obama returns today to the tiny liberal arts college for what the White House has billed as a major economic address."... Continue Reading »
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Same Speech, Different Day
NBC’s Chuck Todd: “It’s Like Deja Pivot When It Comes To The Economy.” TODD: “This speech, this pivot – pivot to the economy, again it’s like déjà pivot I have when it comes to the economy. But it seems like they really are signaling they are going to have a campaign approach to this fight with congress when it comes to the debt ceiling, when it comes to sequestration 2.0. All of the decisions coming to a head in the fall, they’re basically saying, hey, we’re going to travel the country.”... Continue Reading »
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Memo To Obama And The White House: Speeches Don’t Create Jobs
You know what they're acknowledging is they have nothing new to say. Because what are they saying? Hey, hey, look back at this speech. He has said it all before. So he doesn’t have anything new to say, he’s just going to say it differently?... Continue Reading »
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Economic And Labor Force Outlook Under Obama: Not So Good
The unemployment rate has dropped almost entirely because of this decline in labor force participation. In other words, it has not fallen because people are finding jobs. It has fallen because fewer people are looking for jobs.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the June Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the June jobs report... Continue Reading »
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Obama By The Numbers
As Obama Rocks Out On Another Fundraising Tour, A Look At How Americans Are Faring Under His Government... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on the May Jobs Report
“We’re happy that a few Americans were able to find jobs in the last month, but millions of unemployed and underemployed Americans are still waiting for the recovery President Obama promised years ago. This is the status quo—well below where our economy needs to be to grow,” said Chairman Priebus.... Continue Reading »
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Job Pivots Without Progress
President Obama will travel this week to Austin, where the jobs market has been booming, to kick off a new focus on the middle class and economic growth. Obama is planning a campaign-style 'Middle Class Jobs & Opportunity Tour' across the country, beginning Thursday in Austin, a magnet for new tech jobs. The push seems designed to help jump-start the president's second term... Continue Reading »
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Obama By The Numbers
As Obama Hits The Road For Yet Another Pivot To Jobs, A Look At How His Policies Have Worked For Americans Thus Far... Continue Reading »
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Digging Deeper Into The April Jobs Report
These regression results provide stark evidence that cyclical factors have been crucial in explaining the recent decline in prime-age LFPR. The coefficient on the lagged change in prime-age unemployment is highly significant (t-statistic of -3.9); that is, the state-level data exhibit a strong negative correlation between changes in LFPR and lagged changes in unemployment for prime-age adults. In contrast, the regression intercept is not statistically significant from zero (t-statistic of -0.97), indicating that the data provides no support whatsoever for structural interpretations of the drop in prime-age LFPR. In effect, the state-level data indicates that the aggregate decline in prime-age LFPR since 2007 can be fully explained by the persistent shortfall in labor demand…... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the April Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the April jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Opinion: Obama is letting the unions take over and hurt small businesses
As someone who has operated for many years both in the business community and as its representative in government, I know what considerations aspiring entrepreneurs and established employers factor in when determining whether to risk capital and start or grow an existing enterprise. They look for demand in the marketplace for the product or service they are offering, they seek out a skilled and talented labor force, they consider whether there is sufficient investment capital to sustain their effort, and lastly, they study the regulatory and tax policies that will affect them at a federal, state and local level.... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About The March Jobs Report
Economist Mark Zandi Attributed The Weak Job Growth To Obamacare, Saying “I Think Healthcare Reform Might Be Having An Impact.” MARK ZANDI: “Look, I don’t think the sequester is in here at all. I think it’s way too premature for the sequester having an impact. But, the retail trade number would be consistent not only with the payroll tax, but, again, I think healthcare reform might be having an impact. Remember the ADP number? It said for those companies with employees, with 50 to 499, that’s the group that would be affected by the healthcare reform, we have seen a rather sharp slowing in job creation. 43K in January, 20K in February, and minus 5 in March.”... Continue Reading »
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Failing The Labor Force
Since Obama Took Office, The Labor Force Participation Rate Has Declined From 65.7 Percent To 63.3 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on the March Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the March jobs report... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on the February Unemployment Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the February unemployment report... Continue Reading »
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Post-Election Slump
Obama’s Job Approval Rating Among Voters Is At 45 Percent, Down From 53 Percent In December. “President Barack Obama has a 45 – 46 percent job approval, virtually unchanged from last month’s 46 – 45 percent score, but down from his post-election high of 53 – 40 percent in December.” (Quinnipiac University Poll, 1,944 RV, MoE 2.2%, 2/27-3/4/13)... Continue Reading »
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Pivoter In Chief
ABC's Rick Klein: He's pivoted enough to have spun himself around, more than a few times. But President Obama's latest turn toward jobs, in tomorrow's State of the Union address, will be about as memorable as the other turns so long as the fiscal and budget debates that have paralyzed Washington for two years now remain unresolved.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the January Unemployment Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the January unemployment report... Continue Reading »
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President -0.1%
SHOT: In Obama's Second Inaugural Address, Obama Told Americans That "An Economic Recovery Has Begun." OBAMA: "This generation of Americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience. A decade of war is now ending. An economic recovery has begun. America's possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive; diversity and openness; an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention." (President Barack Obama, Second Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., 1/21/13)... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Show Council
"Obama Has A Lot On His Legislative Wish List, And Democrats On Capitol Hill Do Not Want The White House To Get Distracted From The Top Issue On Voters' Minds: Jobs And The Economy." "If President Obama does not reauthorize his job council this week, the move will likely spark criticism from Republicans and could disquiet some Democrats. Obama has a lot on his legislative wish list, and Democrats on Capitol Hill do not want the White House to get distracted from the top issue on voters' minds: jobs and the economy." (Niall Stanage and Amie Parnes, "Obama Faces Dilemma Over Jobs Council," The Hill, 1/27/13)... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the December Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the December jobs report... Continue Reading »
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Stimulus Failure Clouds Obama’s Michigan Trip
Today, Obama Will Visit An Auto Plant In Michigan. "President Obama is headed to Michigan on Monday, where he will meet with autoworkers in his ongoing effort to pressure Republicans amid ' fiscal cliff ' negotiations. Obama's visit to a Daimler Detroit Diesel plant in Redford will come the same day the company announces a new $100 million investment to produce engines for heavy-duty trucks." ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Statement on the November Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the November jobs report... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying
#1 - The Des Moines Register: Obama's "Record On The Economy The Past Four Years Does Not Suggest He Would Lead In The Direction The Nation Must Go In The Next Four Years." "Barack Obama rocketed to the presidency from relative obscurity with a theme of hope and change. A different reality has marked his presidency. His record on the economy the past four years does not suggest he would lead in the direction the nation must go in the next four years." ... Continue Reading »
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Top Obama Moments
Obama Thinks "The Private Sector Is Doing Fine." OBAMA: "The truth of the matter is that, as I said, we've created 4.3 million jobs over the last 27 months, over 800,000 just this year alone. The private sector is doing fine."... Continue Reading »
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Four More Years Of This?
"Obama, Who Came Into Office Promising To Bolster The Middle Class And Reduce Inequality, Has Presided Over A Turbulent Economy That So Far Has Done Neither." "Analysts call continuing high levels of joblessness a prime factor in the income and wealth declines that have continued for most Americans even after the recession ended. Obama, who came into office promising to bolster the middle class and reduce inequality, has presided over a turbulent economy that so far has done neither." ... Continue Reading »
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Misplaced Priorities
Obama Insisted On Pursuing Health Care Reform Despite Warnings From Advisors "That Such An Initiative Would Distract Attention From The Urgent Need To Focus On The Economy And Jobs." "When it comes to Mr. Obama himself Mr. Scheiber draws a portrait of a president with a messianic streak, whose 'determination to change the course of history' made him reluctant to accept Mr. Geithner's suggestion that his signature achievement would be preventing another Great Depression. Instead the president insisted on pursuing his vision of health care reform in his first year in office even though many of his advisers were warning that such an initiative would distract attention from the urgent need to focus on the economy and jobs." ... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying: 28 Newspapers (And Counting) That Endorsed Obama In 2008 Change Their Minds In 2012
#1 - The Des Moines Register: Obama's "Record On The Economy The Past Four Years Does Not Suggest He Would Lead In The Direction The Nation Must Go In The Next Four Years." "Barack Obama rocketed to the presidency from relative obscurity with a theme of hope and change. A different reality has marked his presidency. His record on the economy the past four years does not suggest he would lead in the direction the nation must go in the next four years." ... Continue Reading »
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Bloomberg Report Details Obama Retreat From “Stimulus”
Bloomberg Reports That, According To Obama’s Former Chief Of Staff Bill Daley, “Early In 2011, With Unemployment Hovering Above 9 Percent, Obama’s Aides Made A Calculated Decision To Stop Expending The President’s Political Capital To Defend The Program, Either By Its Name Or The Generic Term Stimulus.” Then, early in 2011, with unemployment hovering above 9 percent, Obama’s aides made a calculated decision to stop expending the president’s political capital to defend the program, either by its name or the generic term stimulus, said Bill Daley, Obama’s chief of staff at the time. ‘It was pretty obvious that people didn’t see a difference in the economy yet,’ Daley said. ‘You could see the investments, but you couldn’t see the returns on those investments.’” ... Continue Reading »
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Growth Deficient President
"The First Of Three Estimates Of Growth For The July-September Quarter Sketched A Picture That's Been Familiar All Year: The Economy Is Growing At A Tepid Rate…" "The first of three estimates of growth for the July-September quarter sketched a picture that's been familiar all year: The economy is growing at a tepid rate, slowed by high unemployment and corporate anxiety over an unresolved budget crisis and a slowing global economy." ... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For Florida Briefing Book
Unemployment: Since Obama Took Office, Florida Has Lost 86,500 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Remained Unchanged At 8.7 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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Doubling Down
In Des Moines Register Interview, Obama Has No Regrets That He Focused On ObamaCare Instead Of The Economy. DES MOINES REGISTER: "Yes, that begs a question from us, Mr. President. Some say you had a super majority in your first two years and had this incredible opportunity, but because of what you were talking about, as you were running, you had to go to get ObamaCare done. Do you have any regrets taking on some of the economic issues, some of the issues that we're talking about for your second term, that when you had the chance, so to speak, during your first -- do you have any regrets that you didn't do that at that time?" OBAMA: "Absolutely not."... Continue Reading »
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Look Out The Window
“Sometimes All President Barack Obama Has To Do Is Look Out The Window To Get A Firsthand Look At The Country's Economic Woes.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Former Obama Econ Adviser Gives Obama "No Better Than A 'C'"
FOX's Sean Hannity: "Give me a grade for the president. I give him a failure on the economy and a failure on broken promises. What do you give him?"... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For Virginia Briefing Book
Unemployed: Virginia Has 255,343 Unemployed Seeking Work.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Former Obama Econ Adviser Says Obama "At The Bottom Of The Pack" For Econ Growth
Obama Auto Bailout Czar Steven Rattner Said That Obama Is At The "Bottom Of The Pack…When It Comes To Plain Economic Growth." MSNBC's MIKA BRZEZINSKI: "Yeah. We looked at post-debate polls that suggested people seemed to favor the president's performance in the debate, but they gave Mitt Romney higher marks for his ability to handle the economy. So Steve Rattner is here with charts this morning to explain why that may have come out that way. Charts on the economy. Steve, take it away." OBAMA CAR CZAR STEVEN RATTNER: "Sure. Well, as we all know, the president is facing - has been facing - a pretty stiff economic headwind. And what I want to do is lay out how his economic situation compares across a bunch of different indicators to those of other people who have run for president recently. And you'll see interesting results in terms of how the economy's performed. So one measure people often look at is real GDP which is obviously how much has the economy grown. So for each of these presidents we start with the beginning of their first term, and then we progress ourselves out to their re-election point. And what you can see not surprisingly, because we talk a lot about the weak economy, is that by this measure, Obama is really pretty much at the bottom of the pack. And the other four presidents that have preceded him all had substantially better performance when it comes to plain economic growth. Now, economic growth alone is not a recipe for re-election, as you can see, because Bush 41 did not get re-elected, and Jimmy Carter, of course, did not get re-elected." (MSNBC's " Morning Joe," 10/18/12)... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For New Hampshire Briefing Book
Jobs: Since Obama Took Office, New Hampshire Has Lost 14,000 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 5.2 Percent To 5.7 Percent.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
Highlights From RNC Press Conference Call on "Obama Giving Up On Jobs and His 2nd Term Agenda Being an Empty Binder"
"The thing that struck me the most last night in the debate is that...what is the president's vision to make sure the next four years are not like the last when it comes to anemic economic growth we've seen, the over $5 trillion added to the debt, and frankly, less opportunities for everyone. Including women... I think these issues, one of the things when the president talks about women's issues he doesn't talk about his vision for how he's going to make sure that we address the number of women who are unemployed. Or the college students that are graduating right now that 50% of them are either out of work, can't find a job, unemployed or can't find a job to commiserate with a college degree and their educational background and having to move back into their homes. And I'm the mother of two children and the reason that I ran for the Senate is because of the fiscal state of the country and I think this is an issue that is of deep concern to women. And we heard no vision last night from the president. In fact, what we heard was higher taxes and more spending and no vision about how is it he's going to get our fiscal house in order. You know, he talked about higher taxes but, frankly, those taxes don't even get to the amount of spending that he has proposed. And so we continue to go into debt, go into debt, and it's clear that that's going to hit the middle class, as well, if we continue to spend. So, I think that was the most disappointing thing about last night from the president.... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For Iowa Briefing Book
Jobs: Since Obama Took Office, Iowa Has Lost 9,900 Jobs.... Continue Reading »
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“Not Gonna Come Back”
FLASHBACK: In 2009, Obama Said "It Probably Wouldn't Be Good For Our Economy For A Bunch Of These Jobs To Come Back …" OBAMA: "So I guess the answer to the question is, not all of these jobs are going to come back. And it probably wouldn't be good for our economy for a bunch of these jobs to come back because, frankly, there's no way that people could be getting paid a living wage on some of these jobs, at least in order to be competitive in an international setting." ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Campaign Says Biden's Right, Middle Class Has Been "Buried" The Last 4 Years
Obama Adviser Robert Gibbs Said Biden's Comment About The Middle Class Being "Buried" The Last Four Years Was Not A Gaffe. ABC's GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: "Let's look ahead to the vice presidential debate this week: Joe Biden coming up. He kind of stepped in it a little bit this week with the comment about the middle class being buried the last four years. Take a look." VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: "How they can justify, how they can justify raising taxes on the middle class that's been buried the last four years! How in Lord's name can they justify raising their taxes with these tax cuts?" STEPHANOPOULOS: "Two questions: is there more pressure on the Vice President now to be aggressive coming off the President's debate, and are you worried about gaffes like that?" OBAMA ADVISER ROBERT GIBBS: "Well, look, I don't think that was a gaffe, George, because I think what the Vice President was talking about is what he's talked about every day which is a series of eight years of - " STEPHANOPOULOS: "He said they were buried the last four years."... Continue Reading »
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The Other 23 Million
Obama: "Bill Clinton tried the approach that I'm talking about. We created 23 million new jobs. We went from deficit to surplus, and businesses did very well." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases: "Buried"
The Republican National Committee is out with "Buried," a web video featuring Vice President Biden's candid admission that the middle class has been buried the last four years under President Obama. The video highlights the coverage it received in swing states across the country.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It!
In New Hampshire, Bill Clinton Said People "Would Love It If Real Family Median Income Were Not Where It Was In 1995." CLINTON: "They would love it if real family median income were not where it was in 1995. They would love it, to see an America growing again with new jobs again and rising wages again. And they would love to get that tax bill because it would mean that they were moving on up and so were their kids." ... Continue Reading »
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"Buried The Last FOUR Years"
Biden Says The Middle Class "Has Been Buried The Last Four Years." BIDEN: "All kidding aside, all the boos, stop all the malarkey. Look guys, this is deadly earnest man. This is deadly earnest. How they can justify - how they can justify raising taxes on a middle class that has been buried the last four years? How in Lord's name can they justify raising their taxes with these tax cuts?" ... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For North Carolina Briefing Book
Jobs: Since Obama Took Office, North Carolina Has Lost 56,800 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 9.0 Percent To 9.7 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases New TV Ad: "Golden"
The Republican National Committee's independent expenditure is out with a new TV ad "Golden." After spending $800 billion on a stimulus program that didn't work and experiencing four years of massive spending with no end in sight, it's time to make a change.... Continue Reading »
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Busted: The Obama Housing Briefing Book
“President Barack Obama Will Be In Las Vegas, Nevada For A Campaign Rally On Sunday, September 30, 2012 …”... Continue Reading »
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"And We Are In Charge"
September 28, 2010 - Obama: "And there's some well-meaning people out there who are understandably scared of debt and deficits, and they see what's going on. They see jobs being shipped overseas, and they're not sure what's happening. And we are in charge." ... Continue Reading »
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From Bad To Worse
Real GDP For The Second Quarter Was Revised Down From 1.7 Percent To 1.3 Percent. “Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the 'third' estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. …The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the "second" estimate issued last month. In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was 1.7percent (see ‘Revisions’ on page 3).” (Press Release, “National Income And Product Accounts – Gross Domestic Product: Second Quarter 2012 (Third Estimate); Corporate Profits: Second Quarter 2012 ... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For Ohio Briefing Book
“44.2 Percent Of The Unemployed In Ohio Have Been Out Of Work For Six Months Or Longer.” “An all-time high of 44.2 percent of the unemployed in Ohio have been out of work for six months or longer. That's up from 42.4 percent in 2010. The study notes the longer people do not have a job, the more difficult it is for them to get hired because of skill degradation and employer discrimination.” ... Continue Reading »
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The $55 Billion “Principle”
PROMISE: Obama Promised That He Wouldn’t Raise Taxes On The Middle Class. OBAMA: “I can make a firm pledge. Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase, not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.” ... Continue Reading »
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How Effective Has The Obama Economy Been For You?
In An Interview With CBS's Steve Kroft, Obama Said "The Fact Of The Matter Is -- Is That What We've Done Has Been Effective In Improving The Situation In-- Every Area That We're Talking About." CBS's STEVE KROFT: "Isn't that some of your responsibility?" OBAMA: "I-- I take full responsibility for everything that we do, Steve. But you're asking two different questions. You're asking question, number one, have I been able to get every plan that would work through a Republican Congress that said it's number one priority was beating me as opposed to helping the American people. And there is no doubt that I've been disappointed in trying to get more cooperation from those folks. And that's something that we're going to have to continue to do. The second question you're asking, though, is-- has what we've done worked? And the fact of the matter is -- is that what we've done has been effective in improving the situation in-- every area that we're talking about. You know, when-- I-- made the decision to save the auto industry, that saved a million jobs. One in eight jobs in Ohio is dependent on the auto industry. So-we've actually seen success." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Can’t Change The State Unemployment Crisis
Obama: "The Most Important Lesson I've Learned Is That You Can't Change Washington From The Inside. You Can Only Change It From The Outside." ... Continue Reading »
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Who Wants Change In Washington?
Today In Virginia, Obama Said, "We Want Change In Washington." OBAMA: "We don't want an inside job in Washington. We want change in Washington." ... Continue Reading »
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The Rundown Of State Unemployment
In August, The Unemployment Rate Rose Or Remained The Same In 38 States. “Twenty-six states recorded unemployment rate increases, 12 states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and 12 states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.... Continue Reading »
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New RNC Web Video: "Redistribution II"
WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee releases the web video "Redistribution II" shedding light on President Obama's belief that redistributing wealth creates prosperity. If this were true, unemployment would be below 8%, we wouldn't have exploding deficits, or have a record number of people in poverty. The fact is redistribution has not worked, and America needs Governor Romney who embraces free enterprise to get American's back to work.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Redistribution Presidency
Obama: "I Actually Believe In Redistribution." "Let me just close by saying as we think about the policy research surrounding the issues that I just named, the policy research for the working poor, broadly defined. I think that what we are going to have to do is somehow resuscitate the notion that government action can be effective at all. There has been a systematic - I don't think it's too strong to call it a propaganda campaign against the possibility of government action and its efficacy. And I think some of it has been deserved. Chicago Housing Authority has not been a model of good policymaking. And neither necessarily have been the Chicago Public Schools. What that means that as we try to resuscitate this notion that we're all in this together, leave nobody behind. We do have to be innovative in thinking how - what are the delivery systems that are actually effective and meet people where they live? And my suggestion I guess would be that the trick - and this is one of the few areas where I think there are technical issues that have to be dealt with as opposed to just political issues. I think the trick is figuring out how do we structure government systems that pool resources and hence, facilitate some redistribution because I actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level to make sure everybody's got a shot." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Small Business Problem
As Of August 2012, The National Federation Of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index Is "Still Another Solid Recession Reading." "The Optimism Index gained 1.7 points, rising to 92.9. Although an improvement, the number is still another solid recession reading. There were some positive signs however, the employment indicators for the fourth quarter improved substantially as did plans for capital outlays. However, few think the current period is a good time to expand at 4 percent." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Top Ten: Excuses For Economic Failure
In July 2009, Obama Took Responsibility For The Economy And Said "Give It To Me." OBAMA: "Now, my administration has a job to do, as well, and that job is to get this economy back on its feet. That's my job. And it's a job I gladly accept. I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, well, this is Obama's economy. That's fine. Give it to me. My job is to solve problems, not to stand on the sidelines and harp and gripe."... Continue Reading »
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It Didn’t Work For Iowa’s Middle Class
In Iowa, “County Leaders Agree, The Shaky State Of The National Economy Is Obama’s Biggest Vulnerability.” “The unemployment rate in Iowa’s 12 hottest swing counties ranges from 3.7 percent (Carroll) to 7.5 percent (Hamilton). Across the board, county leaders agree, the shaky state of the national economy is Obama’s biggest vulnerability.”... Continue Reading »
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It Didn’t Work For Ohio’s Middle Class
Ohio State University Economics Professor Bruce Weinberg: “The Hollowing Out Takes A Group Of People Who Otherwise Would Have Had A Pretty Good Shot At Maintaining A Middle-Class Standard Of Living And Makes That Increasingly Difficult To Do.” “‘The hollowing out takes a group of people who otherwise would have had a pretty good shot at maintaining a middle-class standard of living and makes that increasingly difficult to do,’ said Bruce Weinberg, an economics professor at Ohio State University.” (Olivera Perkins, “Jobs With Mid-Range Pay Are Disappearing From Cleveland Area Labor Market,”The Plain Dealer, 9/3/12)... Continue Reading »
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Waiting For Bernanke
Obama Said Yesterday At A Campaign Event That "We've Made Progress." OBAMA: "And for the last three-and-a-half years we've been fighting to recover from that body blow that we took. And we've made progress. (Cheers, applause.) We've made progress. We were losing 800,000 jobs a month. We've created jobs now for the past 30 months."... Continue Reading »
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The Obama Presidency: Labor's Canceled Check
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: "For Too Long, We Have Been Left After Election Day Holding A Canceled Check Waving It About - 'Remember Us? Remember Us? Remember Us?'...Well, I Don't Know About You, But I've Had A Snootful Of That S---."... Continue Reading »
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Weekend Messaging Memo - The Breakup
Today's jobs report is just another reason for 2008 Obama supporters to break up with the president. (See our latest video, "The Break Up.")... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell: "We Know It's Not Good Enough" Is "Not A Great Bumper Sticker"
SHOT: Obama Spoke About The Dismal Jobs Report Today, Saying "We Know It's Not Good Enough." OBAMA: "After losing around 800,000 jobs a month when I took office, business once again added jobs for the 30th month in a row. A total of more than 4.6 million jobs. But that's not good enough. We know it's not good enough. We need to create more jobs faster."... Continue Reading »
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Obama Moves Forward, Leaves Unemployed Behind
At Obama’s DNC Acceptance Speech, He Mentioned The Unemployed Zero Times Out Of 4,771 Words.... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About August's Jobs Report
The Associated Press Headline: "60-Day Election Sprint Opens With Weak Jobs Report"... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Excuses Fail The Economy
The Number Of Americans Leaving The Labor Force Indicates "The U.S. Labor Market Is Stagnating." "Payrolls rose less than projected in August and the unemployment rate declined as more Americans left the labor force, indicating the U.S. labor market is stagnating." ... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #24: President Obama’s Speech Does Not Mention The Stimulus Or ObamaCare
0: Number Of Times Obama's Remarks Mention The "Stimulus" Or "Recovery Act"... Continue Reading »
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LIE #13: Mitt Romney Shipped Jobs Overseas:
Vice President Biden Has Used "Debunked" Attacks At Almost Every Campaign Event For The Past Month. "Vice President Joe Biden, who is gearing up to speak Wednesday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., has accused President Barack Obama's GOP challenger Mitt Romney of outsourcing American jobs during his time at the helm of Bain Capital during virtually every public appearance during the past month. But independent fact checkers have repeatedly debunked that claim."... Continue Reading »
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Recycled Promises
In 2008, Obama Pledged To "Invest In U.S. Manufacturing" And "Create Millions Of New Jobs." "Invest in U.S. Manufacturing: The Obama comprehensive energy independence and climate change plan not only help strengthen America's energy security and tackle global climate change, but it will also make strategic investments in American workers and American businesses to create millions of new jobs. The Obama plan will invest in America's highly-skilled manufacturing workforce and manufacturing centers to ensure that American workers have the skills and tools they need to pioneer the first wave of green technologies that will be in high demand throughout the world. Obama will also provide specific tax assistance and loan guarantees to the domestic auto industry to ensure that new fuel-efficient cars and trucks are build in the U.S. with American workers."... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: America Can’t Afford Obama-Granholm Economy
During Granholm’s Governorship Of Michigan, The State Lost 560,000 Jobs.... Continue Reading »
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Glaring Omission #19: The Obama Economic Policies Are Hurting North Carolina
Unemployment: Since Obama Took Office, North Carolina Has Lost 53,500 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 9.0 Percent To 9.6 Percent. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 8/17/12)... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #18: DNC Speaker Doesn’t Mention Her Neighbors That Had Their Pensions Wiped Out By Auto Bailout
THE GLARING OMISSION: Karen Eusaino Doesn’t Mention The Delphi Employees In Her Neighborhood Of Mahoning Valley, OH Who Lost Their Pensions... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: America Can’t Afford The Obama-Markell Economic Record
Since Jack Markell Took Office, Delaware Has Lost 8,600 Jobs.... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #17: Gov. Hickenlooper (D-CO) Fails To Mention Obama’s Poor Economic Record In Colorado
Since Obama Took Office, Colorado Has Lost 11,400 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 6.6 Percent To 8.3 Percent. ... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #15: Sec. Tom Vilsack Forgets To Mention His Jobs Plan – Food Stamps
THE GLARING OMISSION: Sec. Tom Vilsack Said That Food Stamps Are “Putting People To Work”... Continue Reading »
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LIE#9 - The Jobs Lie
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro: In The Last Four Years, “We’ve Seen 4.5 Million New Jobs.” CASTRO: “Four years ago, America stood on the brink of a Depression. Despite incredible odds and united Republican opposition, our president took action. And now we’ve seen 4.5 million new jobs.’”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: America Can’t Afford The Obama-Malloy Economic Record
Since Gov. Malloy Took Office, 9,017 Workers In Connecticut Have Dropped Out Of The Labor Force.... Continue Reading »
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Jobs Lie Fact Checkers
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro: In The Last Four Years, "We've Seen 4.5 Million New Jobs." CASTRO: "Four years ago, America stood on the brink of a Depression. Despite incredible odds and united Republican opposition, our president took action. And now we've seen 4.5 million new jobs.'"... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #10: Mayor Castro Omits Obama Record Of Destroying The Middle Class
THE OMISSION: Mayor Castro Claims That Mitt Romney Would Dismantle The Middle Class.... Continue Reading »
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LIE #7: Mayor Julian Castro Gets Obama’s Jobs Record Wrong
THE LIE: Mayor Julian Castro Says That Obama's Policies Worked And "Now We've Seen 4.5 Million New Jobs." THE REALITY: Since Obama Took Office, The Nation Has Lost 316,000 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 7.8 Percent To 8.3 Percent. (Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Accessed 8/4/12)... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: America Does Not Need The Obama-Chafee Economic Record
Since Lincoln Chafee Took Office, Rhode Island Has Lost 3,200 Jobs. ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Press Secretary Jen Psaki Defends "Incomplete"
During A Press Gaggle, Obama Campaign Traveling Press Secretary Jen Psaki Said Obama's Grading Of Himself On The Economy As "Incomplete" And His "Desire To Do More Is Far Better Than A Failing Grade." REPORTER: "But as a recipient of many 'incompletes' myself, I know that it's not a passing grade. (Laughter.) So how do you make your pitch to the American public that an incomplete deserves a reelection?" JEN PSAKI: "Well, I think what an incomplete means is that there's more work that he wants to do for the middle class and for the American people. The alternative is to go back to the old playbook of failed policies and failing grades, and that's what Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan want to do. That's where they want to lead this country. So you have a choice: Either you have somebody who has accomplished a great deal, who has helped bring the economy back from the brink of collapse and still wants to fight more for the middle class and do more for the American people, or you have the Romney/Ryan team that wants to go back to the failed, rotten policies of the past.So I think an incomplete and a desire to do more is far better than a failing grade."... Continue Reading »
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Is Anyone Better Off?
"Young People May Be The Biggest Losers Of The Economic Recession." "Young people may be the biggest losers of the economic recession. According to the new 2010 census data released Thursday, the country's young adult population, made up of mostly 20-somethings and 30-somethings, is one of the worst hit by unemployment and poverty, with the state of the economy having a noticeable impact on their decision to delay marrying and moving out of their parents' homes."... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Gives Himself An “Incomplete” On The Economy
Obama Gives Himself An “Incomplete” On The Economy. REPORTER: “Your party says you inherited a bad situation, you’ve had three and a half years to fix it, what grade would you give yourself so far for doing that?” PRESIDENT OBAMA: “You know, I would say incomplete.” ... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For The Middle Class
FLASHBACK: At The Last Democrat National Convention, Obama Said He Measured Progress By Whether Americans Could Find A Job And Where Incomes Increased Instead Of Going Down. OBAMA: "We measure progress by how many people can find a job that pays the mortgage, whether you can put a little extra money away at the end of each month so you can someday watch your child receive her college diploma. We measure progress in the 23 million new jobs that were created when Bill Clinton was president... when the average American family saw its income go up $7,500 instead of go down $2,000, like it has under George Bush."... Continue Reading »
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“By Any Measurement”
Stephanie Cutter: "By any measurement, the country has moved forward from where we were, from what we inherited four years ago." ... Continue Reading »
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They (Haven’t) Said It!
When Asked If Americans Are Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago, Obama Senior Advisor David Axelrod Doesn't Respond To The Question. FOX'S CHRIS WALLACE: "But you keep talking about Romney. I'd like to talk about the Obama record and I want to put some statistics up on the screen. Unemployment was 7.8 percent when the president took office; it's now 8.3 percent. Median household income was almost $55,000; it's now less than $51,000. Gas was $1.85 a gallon when he took office, now its $3.78, almost double. The national debt was $10.6 trillion and it may go past $16 trillion this week. So just looking at the president's record and those statistics, David, is the average American better off than four years ago?" OBAMA ADVISOR DAVID AXELROD: "Chris, as I said to you before, I think the average American recognizes that it took years to create the crisis that erupted in 2008 and peaked in January of 2009. And it's gonna take some time to work through it."... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Pre-Convention Polling Slump
The Associated Press/GfK Poll: Nine In 10 Voters Say The Economy Is “Important” For Them, While Half Say It Is “Extremely Important. “The frail economy, with the unemployment rate hovering at 8.3 percent more than three years after the deep recession officially ended, remains the No. 1 issue. Nine in 10 call it important for them and half of voters say it is ‘extremely important,’ outpacing all other issues tested by at least 10 percentage points.”... Continue Reading »
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The New New Deal Boondoggle
Obama Pledged There Would Be An "Unprecedented Oversight Effort" For The $833 Billion Stimulus. OBAMA: "Here in Washington, we've all seen how quickly good intentions can turn into broken promises and wasteful spending. And with a plan of this scale comes enormous responsibility to get it right. That is why I have asked Vice President Biden to lead a tough, unprecedented oversight effort - because nobody messes with Joe."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases "Never Happened"
On the 16th anniversary of Welfare Reform, the Republican National Committee is out with a new web video "Never Happened" shedding light on what America would be like if Barack Obama had his way with welfare--fewer paychecks and more welfare checks.... Continue Reading »
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“The Middle Class Is Coming Back”
Biden: "Folks, The Middle Class Is Coming Back, They Have Been Ravaged. They Have Been Ravaged. But They Are Starting To Come Back."... Continue Reading »
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It Didn’t Work For New Hampshire
Since Obama Took Office, New Hampshire Has Lost 15,200 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 5.2 Percent To 5.4 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Mid-August Slump
Gallup: “Americans Continue To Give Obama Low Marks On The Economy.”... Continue Reading »
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Unemployment Up Coast-To-Coast
In July, 44 States Recorded Unemployment Rate Increases. "Forty-four states recorded unemployment rate increases, two states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and four states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today."... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Rep. Brad Miller (D-NC) Takes Obama And Geithner To Task For Their Failed Housing Policies
"We Are Five Years Into The Housing Crisis, And We Have Yet To Break The Cycle Of Foreclosures And Declining Home Values." "We are five years into the housing crisis, and we have yet to break the cycle of foreclosures and declining home values. Foreclosures caused a decline in home values and the decline in home values caused more foreclosures. Vacant foreclosed homes stigmatized neighborhoods, pushing down home values and priced-to-sell foreclosed homes flooded the market." ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
Republican National Committee Airs TV Ad “Not Working”
The Republican National Committee independent expenditure is out with a new TV ad today "Not Working." It contrasts President Obama's claim that his plan to fix the economy has worked with the reality that things are worse today than when he took office.... Continue Reading »
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It Didn’t Work For Iowa
ROMISE: After Winning The 2008 Iowa Caucuses, Obama Said “Change Is Coming To America.” OBAMA: “We are choosing hope over fear. (Cheers, applause.) We’re choosing unity over division and sending a powerful message that change is coming to America. ... Continue Reading »
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Highlights From RNC Conference Call With Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum on President Obama Gutting Welfare Reform
Lots have been thrown around on this issue in the last couple of weeks and as maybe some of you know, I've been out talking about this issue since it happened, principally because I was very, very involved in the drafting of the '96 Welfare Reform Act and I'm sure those of you who followed the campaign know I talked about it quite a bit and I believe it is the signature accomplishment of the Clinton Administration and of the Republican Congressmen in the 1990's.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases Infographic: "Julia's Paying More For Groceries"
WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee releases the infographic "Julia's Paying More For Groceries" showing how the price of groceries has gone up under this president. The Obama campaign's fictional character 'Julia' is paying 15% more for groceries now than when Barack Obama was elected. ... Continue Reading »
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Chairman Priebus: "Higher Grocery Bills Knock American Families Lower"
"Obama is busy attempting to make this election about small things and ridiculous distractions, but no matter what, Americans cannot escape the harsh realities of the Obama economy. Even a trip to the grocery store has become more difficult for struggling families...... Continue Reading »
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It Didn't Work For Colorado
Today And Tomorrow, Obama Will Campaign In Denver, Grand Junction, Pueblo, And Colorado Springs, Colorado. "President Barack Obama will campaign in Colorado on Aug. 8 and 9, Obama For America announced Wednesday. The president will take a two-day tour of Colorado, stopping in Denver and Grand Junction on Wednesday and Pueblo and Colorado Springs on Thursday." ... Continue Reading »
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Message from Chairman Priebus on the economy
The July unemployment numbers came out and they prove we are worse off now than before Obama was elected. With the jobless rate above eight percent for a record 42 straight months, it's evident we need to change directions. ... Continue Reading »
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These Hands: Texas
Small businesses are a vital part of our economy and crucial to our economic recovery.... Continue Reading »
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@DavidAxelrod: You WERE Running Around Touting “Recovery Summer”
Obama Adviser David Axelrod Said "I Wasn't Running Around Saying Anything" When Related To The Recovery Summer . FOX's CHRIS WALLACE: "But David, didn't this White House badly misjudge this recovery. I remember in 2010, two summers ago, you and Vice President Biden were running around talking about recovery summer; that was the summer of 2010. And the fact is that your White House said that if you got the stimulus, the $800 billion, that unemployment would stay under 8 percent. In fact, with the stimulus, unemployment has stayed over 8 percent for the last 42 months. That's three and half years." DAVID AXELROD: "First of all Chris, I wasn't running around saying anything other than that we were going to have to be persistent, that it took years to get into this mess, it was going to take years…" WALLACE: "You talked about recovery summer in 2010." AXELROD: "Well, you should show me the tape of me saying that." ... Continue Reading »
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It Didn't Work ... The Recovery
August 2, 2010: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner Writes An Op-Ed Titled "Welcome To The Recovery"... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Jobs Report
Tomorrow is jobs report day. With only four jobs reports left before Election Day, each one takes on added importance. Each is a reminder of exactly how President Obama has failed to fix the economy and to live up to the standard he set for himself. In early 2009, he and his economic team promised the unemployment rate would be below 5.5 percent by today due to their $831 billion stimulus. We're nowhere near that.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases "Obama Isn't Working" Graphic
WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee releases an "Obama Isn't Working" graphic showing that even though President Obama thinks his plan worked for the economy, the facts say otherwise--41 months of unemployment over 8%, 23 million Americans struggling to find work, and 1.5% growth.... Continue Reading »
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Republican National Committee Airs TV Ad "Again"
The Republican National Committee is airing the television ad "Again" shedding light on President Obama's stimulus that failed to create jobs but sent millions of taxpayer dollars to foreign countries and Obama's political insiders.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases "It Worked?"
The Republican National Committee releases "It Worked?" on the heels of another quarter of weak GDP numbers. President Obama said this week that "we tried our plan and it worked." With today's number showing the slowest economy in a year, it's clear President Obama is out of touch.... Continue Reading »
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It worked?
Just days after boasting that his economic plan worked, GDP numbers out today tell a different story – the slowest growth in a year. Now Obama is declining interviews – that’s a long way from “it worked.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On Weak 2nd Quarter GDP Number
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the weak 2nd quarter GDP number:... Continue Reading »
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How’s That Plan Working Out?
USA Today : "The U.S. Economy Slowed In The Spring, With Second-Quarter Growth Barely Half The Pace Earlier In The Year, The Government Reported Today."... Continue Reading »
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Just More Words: On The Job
Some Of Obama's Senior White House Aides Are "Making Regular Appearances" At His Campaign Headquarters "Tightening The Link Between The White House And The Re-Election Effort." "Some of President Barack Obama's most senior aides have begun making regular appearances at his campaign's Chicago headquarters, tightening the link between the White House and the re-election effort as the race intensifies."... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Calls on the White House to Release All Communications Between Obama Administration and the President's Jobs Council
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement calling on the White House to release all communications between the Obama Administration and the President's Jobs Council:... Continue Reading »
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#Obamaology: "We Tried Our Plan - And It Worked"
CBS News' Scott Pelley: "This Is The Worst Economic Recovery America Has Ever Had." PELLEY: "This is worst economic recovery America has ever had. We've been looking for hopeful signs, but today the chairman of the Federal Reserve threw a cold splash of reality on those hopes. Ben Bernanke said any improvement in unemployment will 'likely be frustratingly slow.' Well, yes, to say the least."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases: "The More Context You Get, The Worse It Sounds"
The Republican National Committee releases "The More Context You Get, The Worse It Sounds" after President Obama complained that his comments to entrepreneurs that "you didn't build that, somebody else made that happen" were taken out of context. The irony is that a closer look at the context reveals President Obama's true feelings-American success is the result of the work of government, not the hard work and sacrifice of America's entrepreneurs.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: RNC Communications Director Sean Spicer Provides Context for 'You Didn't Build That'
This morning on CNN Newsroom, RNC Communications Director Sean Spicer discussed the context of President Obama's recent 'you didn't build that, somebody else made that happen' comments. Even though President Obama insists that his comments are being taken out of context, a closer look reveals that he meant exactly what he said: American success is the result of the work of government, not the hard work and sacrifice of America's entrepreneurs.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases: "These Aren't Gaffes"
The Republican National Committee releases "These Aren't Gaffes" to demonstrate President Obama's lack of commitment and understanding of the poor economic conditions. Just last week, it was revealed that President Obama's Jobs Council has not met in 6 months, yet he found enough time for 111 fundraisers and 10 golf outings. This is on top of his latest comment that job creators didn't build their business-- "somebody else made that happen." The more these happen, the more obvious it becomes that these aren't gaffes, this is what President Obama believes.... Continue Reading »
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You Didn't Build That...
Last week President Obama said something astonishing. He told a crowd of supporters, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” Of course by somebody else, he’s referring to government. That’s a slap-in-the-face to hard working Americans around the country who have worked hard to build their businesses from the ground up.... Continue Reading »
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More Bad Economic News--President Obama Built That
The Hill Poll: Majority Of Voters Blame President For Bad Economy. The Hill: “More blame President Obama than anybody else…It found that 66 percent believe paltry job growth and slow economic recovery is the result of bad policy. Thirty-four percent say Obama is the most to blame.” http://bit.ly/NrMXn9... Continue Reading »
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#Obamaology: "You Didn't Build That"
If Obama's government is supposed to be building businesses for Americans then he should get back to work... Continue Reading »
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“The Housing Market Is Weak”
In Palm Beach, FL, Obama Acknowledged That "The Housing Market Is Weak." OBAMA: "Here in Florida, you know, we're all still concerned that the housing market is weak. You know, you're starting to see some signs of life around the country but still a lot of homes are under water." ... Continue Reading »
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“Every Waking Hour”
Obama Said He Spends “Every Waking Hour Thinking Of You” And “Fighting As Hard As I Know How For You.” OBAMA: “And most of all, I would wake up every single day, every single day and spend every waking hour thinking about you. Fighting as hard as I knew how for you.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Flashback: Obama Said His Jobs Council "Has Not Been A Show Council"
THEN: Obama Boasted About "How Focused And How Hard-Working" His Jobs Council Was, Claiming That It Was Not A "Show Council." OBAMA: "One of the things that's been striking about this Jobs Council is how focused and how hard-working everybody has been around this table. This has not been a show council. This has been a work council. And because of the extraordinary commitments that each and every one of you have made, we have generated I think as good a set of proposals as we have seen coming out of the private sector to help to guide and steer our economic agenda and our approach to jobs and growth over the next couple of years."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Remarks Excerpts From Philadelphia Press Conference on Obama's Political Payoffs and Middle-Class Layoffs
We're here to hold President Obama accountable for promising jobs to Pennsylvanians and then sending stimulus money and taxpayer dollars overseas.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Graphic: "Missing Jobs Council"
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new graphic "Missing Jobs Council" wondering where President Obama's jobs council is. Over the last six months, Barack Obama can't seem to find the time to meet with his jobs council, but he has managed to find the time to enjoy 10 golf outings and 106 fundraisers. It's clear what his priorities are.... Continue Reading »
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Nothing New About Obama’s Hostility Toward The Private Sector
Obama: "If You've Got A Business -- You Didn't Build That. Somebody Else Made That Happen." OBAMA: "You didn't get there on your own. I'm always struck by people who think, well, it must be because I was just so smart. There are a lot of smart people out there. It must be because I worked harder than everybody else. Let me tell you something -- there are a whole bunch of hardworking people out there. If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you've got a business -- you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Dodging The Fisker Fiasco
The Obama Campaign is trying to distance themselves from Fisker Automotive by disputing just where the money for the embattled carmaker came from. The truth is that after spending a half-billion dollars to help Fisker build electric cars in the United States, the only place this company is producing cars is in Finland. Furthermore, not only did Fisker's loan program receive stimulus funds but the president spent billions through the stimulus supporting the electric vehicle industry.... Continue Reading »
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"Smoke And Mirrors"
In 2009, Former President Bill Clinton Said At The Same Location Obama Will Campaign At Today That The Only Thing That Matters Is "Whether People Are Better Off…." "In the end, when you get done with these public jobs, the only thing that matters when they're all over is whether people are better off when you quit than when you started. The rest of it's all smoke and mirrors and don't forget it. That's all that matters."... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Schumer vs Obama
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), And Jon Tester (D-MT) “Said That More Than Three-Fourths Of $2 Billion Spent On Wind-Energy Projects Supported By The Stimulus Package Had Gone To Foreign Companies.” “The senators said that more than three-fourths of $2 billion spent on wind-energy projects supported by the stimulus package had gone to foreign companies. They said that effectively undercut the purpose of the stimulus program — formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — which is to jump-start the American economy and create jobs here.”... Continue Reading »
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Who to Believe on Obama Outsourcing?
Poor Jay Carney. Obama’s in-over-his-head press secretary tried to convince reporters with a straight face that the Obama Administration has not used taxpayer dollars to outsource jobs overseas. Carney may try to hoodwink the mainstream media, but there is growing skepticism and some liberal Democratic Senators are furious with the President.... Continue Reading »
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“Look At The Reporting … It’s Pretty Clear”
When Asked If The Stimulus Created Jobs Overseas, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Responded: “Again, No. It Did Not. … I Would Look At The Reporting On This, It’s Pretty Clear.” CNN’s DAN LOTHIAN: “In the process though, did it also help boost jobs for some of those companies overseas?” CARNEY: “Again, no. It did not. For Americans. I would look at the reporting on this, it’s pretty clear.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Campaign Admits Stimulus Funds
“The Obama Campaign Didn't Dispute That Some Stimulus Dollars Went To Buy Foreign Products…” “The Obama campaign didn't dispute that some stimulus dollars went to buy foreign products, but said the RNC and Romney attacks distort the record of stimulus spending and its positive effect on the U.S. economy.”... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: What We Learned About The Outsourcer In Chief
A Department Of Energy Study Found “That 60 Percent Of The 40 Largest Wind Farms Then Financed By The Stimulus Relied On Foreign Manufacturers For Their Central Components, Including Turbines.” “According to some critics, a galling example of the Obama administration fostering overseas work came as part the 2009 stimulus program. They point to millions of dollars meant to develop a domestic clean-energy industry that instead landed in the hands of foreign businesses. An April 2010 study by the Energy Department found that 60 percent of the 40 largest wind farms then financed by the stimulus relied on foreign manufacturers for their central components, including turbines.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases: “Barack Obama, Outsourcer-in-Chief”
The Republican National Committee is out with a new web video "Barack Obama, Outsourcer-in-Chief" which sheds light on President Obama's record of outsourcing taxpayer dollars to create jobs overseas. President Obama promised that the stimulus would create jobs here in America, but instead American taxpayers paid for job creation abroad. Even though his outsourcing attacks on Governor Romney's business experience have been debunked repeatedly, he continues to peddle lies because he's trying to cover up his clear record as Outsourcer-in-Chief.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases: “Barack Obama, Outsourcer-in-Chief”
The Republican National Committee is out with a new web video “Barack Obama, Outsourcer-in-Chief” which sheds light on President Obama’s record of outsourcing taxpayer dollars to create jobs overseas. President Obama promised that the stimulus would create jobs here in America, but instead American taxpayers paid for job creation abroad. Even though his outsourcing attacks on Governor Romney’s business experience have been debunked repeatedly, he continues to peddle lies because he’s trying to cover up his clear record as Outsourcer-in-Chief.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Delivering Jobs Overseas
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell: “But is it good enough, Stephanie, is it good enough to say that the president -- excuse me. Just on that point, is it good enough for the president, four years in, to say that Congress hasn't acted on his proposals? Isn't it for him to lead and to show that he can deliver?”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: RNC Chairman Weighs In On Obama’s Outsourcing Record And Tax Hike On Small Business
This morning, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss Barack Obama's record of outsourcing American jobs to countries abroad and the Obama tax hike on 840,000 small businesses. Chairman Priebus will hold a press conference today in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to further highlight Barack Obama's failed record as the 'Outsourcer-in-Chief.' Highlights below: ... Continue Reading »
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Chairman Priebus: “Obama Shipped the Recovery Overseas”
What do Finnish cars, Mexican solar panels, and Danish windmills have in common? They were all funded by your tax dollars.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches “ObamanomicsOutsourced.com”
The Republican National Committee launches ObamanomicsOutsourced.com chronicling President Obama's 'sterling' record of shipping the American recovery overseas. President Obama is on the campaign trail touting his work to create American jobs but his record says otherwise: taxpayer dollars to create jobs around the world.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: RNC Chairman Weighs In On Obama’s Outsourcing Record And Tax Hike On Small Business
This morning, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss Barack Obama’s record of outsourcing American jobs to countries abroad and the Obama tax hike on 840,000 small businesses. Chairman Priebus will hold a press conference today in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to further highlight Barack Obama’s failed record as the ‘Outsourcer-in-Chief.’ Highlights below:... Continue Reading »
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Wrong For North Carolina: Touting Failure
WRAL’s Debra Morgan: “North Carolina has an unemployment rate of 9.4%. It's the fourth highest in the country. A lot of people I talked to in North Carolina just don't have a very good feeling about the economy. How do you change that?”... Continue Reading »
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New RNC Infographic: “Failed Policies, False Attacks”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new infographic “Failed Promises, False Attacks” highlighting Barack Obama’s plan to rely on false attacks because he can’t run on his own record. June unemployment figures marked the 41st straight month of unemployment above 8% and the worst quarter of job creation in two years. Instead of talking about his plan to create jobs and grow the economy, the president is relying on divisive and false attacks on outsourcing that have repeatedly been discredited by independent fact checkers.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “Obama Shipped the Recovery Overseas”
What do Finnish cars, Mexican solar panels, and Danish windmills have in common? They were all funded by your tax dollars.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: If You’re “Happy” And You Know It…
Fox News’ John Roberts: “So then is the suggestion that we should just do keep doing the same thing? There’s that old definition of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus On Fox News Sunday
This morning on Fox News Sunday, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus discussed the disappointing jobs numbers and Obama's record of outsourcing with taxpayer dollars. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches “ObamanomicsOutsourced.com”
The Republican National Committee launches ObamanomicsOutsourced.com chronicling President Obama’s ‘sterling’ record of shipping the American recovery overseas. President Obama is on the campaign trail touting his work to create American jobs but his record says otherwise: taxpayer dollars to create jobs around the world.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! “It’s What Everybody Expected”
ACCOUNTABILITY: In 2009, Obama Said “If I Don’t Have This Done In Three Years, Then There’s Going To Be A One-Term Proposition.” OBAMA: “That's exactly right. And — and, you know, a year from now I think people — are going to see that — we're starting to make some progress. But there's still going to be some pain out there. If I don't have this done in three years, then there's going to be a one-term proposition.”... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About June’s Jobs Report
The Associated Press: “U.S. Employers Added Only 80,000 Jobs In June, A Third Straight Month Of Weak Hiring That Shows The Economy Is Struggling.” (Christopher S. Rugaber, “US Employers Add 80,000 Jobs As Economy Struggles,”... Continue Reading »
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Middle-Class Promise Gap: Carnegie Mellon
The Associated Press: “The President Can't Tell Voters About A Grand Economic Comeback Story Because There Isn't One To Tell.”... Continue Reading »
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Middle-Class Promise Gap: Parma, OH
Obama: “The Middle Class Is Still Treading Water. And Those Aspiring To Reach The Middle Class Are Doing Everything They Can To Keep From Drowning.” OBAMA: “Hundreds of thousands of families have lost their homes. Millions more can barely pay the bills or make the mortgage. The middle class is still treading water. And those aspiring to reach the middle class are doing everything they can to keep from drowning.”... Continue Reading »
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Just More Words: Second Term Jobs Agenda?
Obama Campaigned In 2008 “With A Long List Of Ambitious Goals” But “This Time Around, His Scope Is Smaller.” “President Barack Obama campaigned for president in 2008 with a long list of ambitious goals. Among them: cut middle-class taxes, tackle climate change, cover the uninsured, overhaul Wall Street regulations and pass sweeping immigration changes. This time around, his scope is smaller.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches "PromiseGap.com"
The Republican National Committee launches "PromiseGap.com" highlighting the gap between what Barack Obama promised the American people and what he actually delivered. On a broad range of issues from keeping unemployment below 8 percent to cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first term, President Obama has failed to meet the standards by which he wanted voters to judge his presidency.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases “From Reboot to Replay”
On the heels of another 'pivot to jobs' speech from President Obama, the Republican National Committee released "From Reboot to Replay" demonstrating that yesterday's 54 minute snoozer wasn't anything different than what he's already said. President Obama may think he's fooling the American people, but they aren't falling for more reheated rhetoric and pleas for 'more time'.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases “Lost Focus”
Ahead of President Obama's "economic framing speech" that will have no new proposals, the Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video "Lost Focus" to highlight President Obama taking his focus off jobs from Day One of his administration. Even though he claimed to be focused on jobs, Obama instead spent his time making it harder for job creators by passing Obamacare, more regulation and pushing for higher taxes. It's no wonder that the private sector has not been 'doing fine.'... Continue Reading »
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#DoingFine: “Significant Progress”
Last Night, Obama Told Nevada, The State With The Highest Unemployment Rate, “We’ve Made Significant Progress.” OBAMA: "Well look, we've gone through the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. We've made significant progress. People obviously recognize we need to make more and young voters, in particular, are out there struggling.” ... Continue Reading »
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#DoingFine: Runway To Win
Vogue Editor Anna Wintour And Supermodel Iman Are Hosting A Chicago Fundraiser With Jim Messina. “On Tuesday, Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor who holds sway over much of the U.S fashion industry, is expected in Chicago, where she and supermodel Iman will join President Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina, for a night of stumping.”... Continue Reading »
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Highlights From RNC Conference Call on Obama’s Claim that the Private Sector is “Doing Fine”
"President Obama of course asserted somewhat infamously now that the private economy is 'doing fine' and then subsequently backtracked from that. I think that one reason why the remarks have received so much attention is they kind of reveal, if you look around the remarks, the president's real obsession with the idea that the way to improve the economy is to increase the size of the government and increase government employment. And even though he's been back tracking from the remarks, I think that the president's team is still guilty of abusing the data a little bit. And the purpose of this call is to look at the facts as to how the economy is doing and to look at even the facts in the jobs report and put them in some kind of historical context and to do so in a way that is clear enough so you can see the little trick they are playing, even though they are backing away from the 'doing fine' remarks to try and defend it with misleading statistics."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases Web Video: “Headwinds”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video "Headwinds" cataloguing President Obama's favorite excuse for the weak economy: "headwinds." After another disappointing jobs report last week, it's clear that Barack Obama doesn't understand what it takes to get the economy growing and creating jobs. All he has to offer is "headwinds."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Rapid Response Web Video: “Doing Fine”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video "Doing Fine" after President Obama's stunning comments this morning that somehow "the private sector is doing fine." His comments demonstrate not only just how out of touch he is with the 23 million Americans who are struggling to find work but also that he has no understanding of what the problem is or how to fix it.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases Web Video: “Headwinds”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video "Headwinds" cataloguing President Obama's favorite excuse for the weak economy: "headwinds." After another disappointing jobs report last week, it's clear that Barack Obama doesn't understand what it takes to get the economy growing and creating jobs. All he has to offer is "headwinds."... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! “Economy Is Not Doing Fine”
Obama: “The economy is not doing fine. There are too many people out of work. The housing market is still weak and too many homes are underwater.”... Continue Reading »
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A Load Of You-Know-What: Reality Check On “Jobs” Act
FLASHBACK: “President Barack Obama’s New Jobs Plan Is Hitting Some Unexpected Turbulence In The Halls Of Congress: Lawmakers From His Own Party.”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call On Why President Obama’s Policies Are Bad For Job Creators
"We're talking today about jobs and the economy, specifically the American economy and the Pennsylvania economy. In my career as a small business owner, I've had the opportunity and experience to look at a lot of different things over the years. Our business was established in 1953 and we are in our third generation. I don't know if I have ever seen another president that has more hostility towards American job creators in both his rhetoric and his policies. You look at what the president is doing, you can't be so hostile to businesses and you have to be friendly to job creation."... Continue Reading »
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What We’re Watching…RNC On Deck June 4, 2012
We’re out with a new web video “Meanwhile” that highlights how out of touch Obama and his campaign are after releasing their awkward Anna Wintour video on the same day as a dismal jobs report. As Bill Clinton and Barack Obama fundraise together today, it’s worth going back in time to 2007 when the Obama campaign was attacking Bill Clinton for being involved with, you guessed it, private equity. As we say in the release, Obama’s outlandish attacks on free enterprise have gone off the rails before, just ask Bill Clinton. There are a few reports out today talking about why the economy is stalled and how that will hurt Obama as he faces a record unemployment number in November. CNN has a great story this morning about how Obama’s attacks on Romney’s business record aren’t working.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: “We Have To Wait And See”
Obama Thinks Buying A “Thingamajig” Will Fix The Economy. OBAMA: “There are some folks here that can use $3,000 a year. Let’s get that done right now. If you’ve got $3,000 a year extra, that helps you pay down your credit cards, that helps you go out and buy some things that your family needs, which is good for business. Maybe somebody will be replacing some thingamajig for their furnace. They’ve been putting that off. But if they've got that extra money, they might just go out there and buy that thing. Right?”... Continue Reading »
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The Obama Economic Plan: Go Buy A “Thingamajig”
Obama Thinks Buying A “Thingamajig” Will Fix The Economy. OBAMA: “There are some folks here that can use $3,000 a year. Let’s get that done right now. If you’ve got $3,000 a year extra, that helps you pay down your credit cards, that helps you go out and buy some things that your family needs, which is good for business. Maybe somebody will be replacing some thingamajig for their furnace. They’ve been putting that off. But if they've got that extra money, they might just go out there and buy that thing. Right?” ... Continue Reading »
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How Sweet It Is..
Former President Bill Clinton: "So I don't think that we ought to get in the position where we say this is bad work, this is good work. I think, however, the real issue ought to be what has Governor Romney advocated in the campaign that he will do as president? What has President Obama done and what does he propose to do? How do these things stack up against each other, that's the most relevant thing. There's no question that in terms of getting up and going to the office, and you know, basically performing the essential functions of the office, a man who has been governor and had a sterling business career crosses the qualification threshold." ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the May Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the May jobs report: "Today's extremely troubling jobs report proves yet again that President Obama's policies simply are not working and that he has failed to live up to the promise of his presidency. In early 2009, he promised to fix the economy in three years, and he promised the unemployment rate would be below six percent by now," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.... Continue Reading »
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Chairman Priebus: “On Jobs, Obama is Running from Reality”
"Today's extremely troubling jobs report is yet another sad reminder that President Obama's policies simply are not working-and that we need a president who understands the economy.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Video: “Four Years Later, Not Better Off: May Jobs Numbers ‘A Tragedy’”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released "Four Years Later, Not Better Off: May Jobs Numbers 'A Tragedy'" after another disappointing jobs report. It's clear President Obama's policies aren't working and this country needs Governor Romney to get Americans back to work.... Continue Reading »
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Weekend Messaging Memo
The Obama agenda has been bad for employers and worse for workers. For proof, look no further than today's absolutely dismal jobs report.... Continue Reading »
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Obama Labor Secretary’s Reaction To May Jobs Report? “Silence”
“I hope you won’t mind, Madame Secretary, one question that’s not so technical. We were here, down at the big board this morning, when the data hit. Groans across the New York stock exchange floor. This is not your first BLS report, but I’m just curious, when you were first told the number, what did you say?”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call On Why President Obama Is Hostile To Job Creators
"As I travel the state of Ohio I hear from a number of small business owners, Democrats and Republicans, who feel that Barack Obama is just hostile to job creators throughout our state. I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to do a twenty-two county jobs tour where we met with a bunch of small business owners and a lot of blue collar workers.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Video: “Obama’s Failed Investments: Warnings and Red Flags”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is out with a new web video "Obama's Failed Investments: Warnings and Red Flags" highlighting President Obama's record of investing in companies associated with campaign donors that failed, costing thousands of jobs. So, President Obama ignored many warnings and made risky bets with taxpayer dollars only to see more people lose their jobs, health care and pensions. That's President Obama's investment and jobs legacy.... Continue Reading »
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More Bad News For Obamanomics
“The Commerce Department reported that Gross Domestic Product expanded at a 1.9 percent annualized rate in the first quarter, down from its initial estimate of 2.2 percent and much slower than the 3.0 percent pace clocked in the fourth quarter of last year. The report also showed that after-tax corporate profits dropped for the first time in three years.” (“US Economy Grew Sluggishly In The First Quarter,” MSNBC, 5/31/12)... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call On Why President Obama’s Policies Are Bad For Job Creators
"We're talking today about jobs and the economy, specifically the American economy and the Pennsylvania economy. In my career as a small business owner, I've had the opportunity and experience to look at a lot of different things over the years. Our business was established in 1953 and we are in our third generation. I don't know if I have ever seen another president that has more hostility towards American job creators in both his rhetoric and his policies. You look at what the president is doing, you can't be so hostile to businesses and you have to be friendly to job creation.... Continue Reading »
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Great Moments: Where It All started
When Asked About The Size Of The Stimulus, Then-Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Said The Stimulus Was More Money Than The President Originally Envisioned. “Q: “Robert, though, is it a fair read to say that if your economics team has any concern about this bill at all, it is that it is, in fact, too small, not a big enough pot to really stimulate the economy the way the President originally envisioned?” GIBBS: “Well, the President originally envisioned a $675 billion to $775 billion plan, in meeting with his economic team in December, and I think today we're signing a $787.2-billion plan.” ... Continue Reading »
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Great Moments In Failed Obamanomics
Obama In 2009: “You Can’t Take A Trip To Las Vegas Or Down To The Super Bowl On The Taxpayers’ Dime.” OBAMA: “You can't go take a trip to Las Vegas or go down to the Super Bowl on the taxpayers' dime.” ... Continue Reading »
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CYMI: Highlights From Conference Call On Why President Obama’s Policies Are Bad For Job Creators
"We're talking today about jobs and the economy, specifically the American economy and the Pennsylvania economy. In my career as a small business owner, I've had the opportunity and experience to look at a lot of different things over the years. Our business was established in 1953 and we are in our third generation. I don't know if I have ever seen another president that has more hostility towards American job creators in both his rhetoric and his policies. You look at what the president is doing, you can't be so hostile to businesses and you have to be friendly to job creation.... Continue Reading »
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Apparently Private Equity Experience Does Mean Job Creation Experience
The Washington Post: “President Obama Wants It Both Ways On Private Equity.” (Editorial, “President Obama Wants It Both Ways On Private Equity,” The Washington Post, 5/22/12)... Continue Reading »
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A Failing Grade For Stimulus Education Funds
Obama Promised That The Stimulus Money For Education Would Go To Save Teachers’ Jobs, But States Have Used The Money For Other Purposes. “President Barack Obama promises his economic stimulus law will save hundreds of thousands of teaching jobs, but some states could end up spending the money on playground equipment or wallpaper -- and the president might not have the authority to stop them.” (Bill Meyer, “Stimulus Promises: Saving Teacher Jobs Is Tough,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, 3/30/09)... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “Obama’s Two-Front Attack on Free Enterprise”
"Instead of working to grow our economy, President Obama is waging an assault on free enterprise.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Democrats Disagree With Obama’s Attacks On Private Sector
Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. Said He Would Not Have Backed Off Mayor Booker’s Comments About Private Equity And Called Private Equity A “Good Thing In Many, Many Instances.” FORMER REP. HAROLD FORD JR. (D-TN): “I would not have backed off the comments if I were Mayor Booker. I understand him wanting to make the point that legitimate questions can be raised about whether or not at Bain they made bad decisions about certain -overall, I agree with the substance – the substance of his comments on Meet The Press, I agree with, the core of it, I would not have backed them out. Having said that, I understand as a surrogate for the campaign, you have to have one of your key and most eloquent and most effective surrogates at least clarify or bring some context to his statements. But I agree with him, private equity is not a bad thing. Matter of fact, private equity is a good thing in many, many instances.”... Continue Reading »
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Stimulus Watch: Stimulation Impossible
To Richard Wolffe, Obama “Also Admitted That The Enormous Sums Of Money” In The Stimulus “Had Fallen Short.” “Yet he also admitted that the enormous sums of money had fallen short. ‘If we’re honest, part of the controversy also is that despite the extraordinary work that has been done through the Recovery Act, millions of Americans are still without jobs. Millions more are struggling to make ends meet. So it doesn’t yet feel like much of a recovery. And I understand that. It’s why we’re going to continue to do everything in our power to turn this economy around.’”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Biden Admits Bailout Hurt Some Auto Workers, Says It’s Not Obama Admin’s Problem
Vice President Biden Says Some Workers “Got Hurt” By The President’s Auto Bailout. BIDEN: “Some of them got hurt. The vast majority, because of the federal pension board they have out there, to make up differences when companies go under like this, most did fine. … We don’t control the board, anymore than we control the [Federal Reserve] and so we’re wide open to anything we can do to help but that’s an independent board.”... Continue Reading »
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Biden’s Manufactured Claims Do Not Produce Jobs
Vice-President Biden touted the administration’s record on manufacturing today in Ohio but his wild claims have run into trouble with fact checkers before. Not only is the factory sector cooling but Obama’s liberal policies would throw more cold water on the industry if he wins a second term.... Continue Reading »
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DOE LOAN RECIPIENT E-MAILS SHOW DIRECT WHITE HOUSE LINKS TO INFLUENCE OVER LOAN PROGRAMS
After Obama proclaimed stimulus dollars wouldn’t be doled out as political favors and months of administration officials testifying that DOE loans were awarded based on merit, it is becoming more evident that political influence was rampant within the process.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: NV-ermind That Promise
Today, Obama Will Be In Reno, Nevada, “Among The Places Hit Hardest By The Housing Bust,” To Discuss His Housing Policies. “For example, while in Reno, Nev., during a trip West later this week mostly to raise campaign money, Mr. Obama will push one of the proposals, to allow more families who are current on their mortgages to refinance at lower interest rates. Nevada, a swing state critical to his re-election, is among the places hit hardest by the housing bust.”... Continue Reading »
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A Load Of You-Know-What: Obama Sidesteps Reality
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker Said “Obama Is On Track To Have The Worst Jobs Record Of Any President In The Modern Era.” “Unless the economy turns around in the next 18 months, Obama is on track to have the worst jobs record of any president in the modern era. That would be an accurate statement.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Big Squeeze On The Middle Class
Obama On Saturday: “We Measure Prosperity Not Just By Our Total GDP, Not Just By How Many Billionaires We Produce, But How Well The Typical Family Is Doing, Whether They Can Go As Far As Their Dreams And Hard Work Will Take Them.”... Continue Reading »
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Warren Buffett: Housing Market “Remains In A Depression”
CNN’s Poppy Harlow: “It's always interesting to hear his take on the economy because he's a man who invests with very simple, straightforward rules but I was a little surprised to hear how sorta — how he just doesn't think that the housing recovery is here really in any way, shape, or form. The word he used for housing, still, today is a ‘depression.’ That's how we started out our interview. Take a listen to his words.”... Continue Reading »
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Biden: “They Are Still In Recession”
On NBC’s “Meet The Press” Today, Vice President Biden Acknowledged Millions Of Americans Are “Still In Recession.” NBC’S DAVID GREGORY: “And the discouragement is real. Recent polling showing three-fourths, 76% of Americans still believe the country is in recession.” VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “Well you know, for the people who are unemployed, they are still in recession. For the people whose wages are stagnant, it feels like a recession. I come from a household where whenever there was a massive recession, someone around that table was going to lose their job.” ... Continue Reading »
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#Julia Needs A Job
The Weak Jobs Report “Keeps Fears Alive That The U.S. Economy Is Losing Momentum.” “Employers added 115,000 workers to their payrolls last month, the Labor Department said on Friday. The reading keeps fears alive that the U.S. economy is losing momentum and dampens hopes that a stretch of strong winter hiring signaled a turning point for the recovery.” ... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About Today’s Weak Jobs Report
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV): “New Jobs Report Shows That While The Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall, Too Many Americans In NV & Nationwide Are Struggling To Find Work”... Continue Reading »
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Hype And Blame: Jobs
Obama Promised Virginians He Would Put Two Million Americans To Work Rebuilding American Infrastructure. OBAMA: “I'll also put two million more Americans to work rebuilding our crumbling roads, schools, and bridges - because it is time to build an American infrastructure for the 21st century. And if people ask how we're going to pay for this, you tell them that if we can spend $10 billion a month in Iraq, we can spend some money to rebuild America.... Continue Reading »
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Obama Mocks Right To Work Laws
Obama: “I believe when folks try and take collective bargaining rights away by passing so-called ‘right to work’ laws that might also be called ‘right to work for less’ laws, that’s not about economics. That’s about politics.”... Continue Reading »
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Obamanomics Drags On America
In The First Quarter, The Economy Grew At An Anemic 2.2 Percent. “Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the ‘advance’ estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2011, real GDP increased 3.0 percent.”... Continue Reading »
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Youth “Under Siege”
Jesse Jackson: “Young People Find Themselves Under Siege.” “Young people find themselves under siege. Youth unemployment for ages 16 to 24 is at Arab Spring levels — officially 16.5 percent. In public schools, children are being hit with teacher layoffs, bigger class sizes, less bus service, fees for sports and other extracurricular activities and less course offerings.”... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: How’s Obama Working For You?
Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Are Worried About Paying For Housing, And One In Five Americans With Mortgages Say They Are “Underwater.” “Nearly two-thirds of people are concerned about paying for their housing, the poll found, and one in five people with mortgages say they are underwater.”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights from Conf. Call w/ Doug Holtz-Eakin & Dr. Richard Vedder
"I think President Obama was correct today when he said, 'We have two competing visions of our future.' But the message he presented at Lorain Community College, completely ignores the reality of the past three years. We are having our slowest economic recovery from a downturn since the Great Depression and here in Ohio in a typical month in the presidency of George W. Bush, the unemployment rate was less than 6%. In the first 37 months of the Obama presidency, Ohio's unemployment has varied between 7.6% and 10.6%. Even the modest recent Ohio recovery is as of much a consequence of the new pro-growth policy at the state level, implemented by the Kasich Administration, than by anything the federal government has done.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Happy Graduation?
Obama Will Give The Commencement Address At Barnard College, After Bumping Jill Abramson Who Was Previously Scheduled To Speak. “President Obama will deliver the keynote address at Barnard College's 120th Commencement ceremony this May, replacing Jill Abramson, the executive editor of the New York Times who was previously scheduled to address the all-female school.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Gender Gap
Today’s Jobs Report Is “A Reminder That The U.S. Economy May Not Be Growing Fast Enough To Sustain Robust Job Growth.” “Employers pulled back sharply on hiring last month, a reminder that the U.S. economy may not be growing fast enough to sustain robust job growth. The unemployment rate dipped, but mostly because more Americans stopped looking for work. The rate dropped because fewer people searched for jobs.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the March Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the March jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “The Do-Nothing Democrats”
"Today Americans will witness an extraordinarily rare event. "The president will sign a bill that originated in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act...... Continue Reading »
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The “If” President
President Barack Obama: “It can be done. One last point I want to make, that I think is important because it goes to the growth issue -- if state and local government hiring were basically on par to what our current recovery -- on par to past recoveries, the unemployment rate would probably be about a point lower than it is right now. If the construction industry were going through what we normally go through, that would be another point lower. The challenge we have right now, part of the challenge we have in terms of growth, has to do with very specific issues of huge cuts in state and local governments, and the housing market still recovering from this massive bubble. And those two things are huge headwinds in terms of growth. I say this because if we put some of those construction workers back to work, or we put some of those teachers back in the classroom, that could actually help create the kind of virtuous cycle that would bring in more revenues, just because of economic growth, would benefit the private sector in significant ways, and could help contribute to deficit reduction in the short term, even as we still have to do these important changes to our health care programs over the long term.” ... Continue Reading »
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Bernanke Explains The Reality Of Economic Recovery
The Fed is concerned that the recovery could falter again as it did last year. Americans aren't seeing big pay increases, gas prices are rising, and Europe's debt crisis could weigh on the U.S. economy.” (Martin Crutsigner, “Bernanke Says US Job Market Weak Despite Gains,” The Associated Press, 3/26/12)... Continue Reading »
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Obama-Biden Have Dealt America A Losing Hand
Vice President Biden In Ohio: “The President And I Have A Fundamental Commitment To Dealing The Middle Class Back In To The American Economy. … And Ultimately That’s What This Election Is All About. It’s About A Choice.” ... Continue Reading »
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Your Best Isn’t Good Enough
“The Number Of Unemployed Persons, At 12.8 Million, Was Essentially Unchanged In February.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the February Unemployment Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the February unemployment report:... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “A Speech Can’t Heal the Economy”
"President Obama drops into North Carolina for a speech on the economy today. But while a presidential visit can be an exciting event for any state, presidential speeches cannot heal the broken economy. Nor can they cover up the president's record of failures: high unemployment, a failed stimulus, onerous regulations, Obamacare, higher gas prices, record debt, and more."... Continue Reading »
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Seeking Friendly Audiences?
Today, Obama Spoke At a Truck Plant Before Local UAW Members. “[P]resident Obama visited a truck plant where he was greeted by UAW members who let their union membership be known.”... Continue Reading »
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“Something Of A Failure?”
CNN’s Jessica Yellin Identifies Obama’s Housing Policies As “Something Of A Failure.” CNN’S Jessica Yellin: “If I had a chance to ask him a second question, I really would have asked him why is it that if this is so important, it took you three years to roll out this plan? Brooke, I’d point out that three years into his administration there are almost as many houses underwater as there were at the beginning of the administration, and he has rolled out more than 10 housing refinance plans in that time, so what's taken -- isn't this something of a failure to date?”... Continue Reading »
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Will Obama Finally Come Around To The Business Roundtable’s Advice?
NOW: “President Obama Will Meet With Members Of The Business Roundtable On Tuesday To Discuss Job-Creation Initiatives.” (Vicki Needham, Bernie Becker, and Erik Wasson, “OVERNIGHT MONEY: Transportation Bill Tries To Get A Restart,”... Continue Reading »
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Obama To Announce Housing Program After Three Years In Office And Past Failed Housing Announcements
“President Barack Obama is aiming mortgage relief at members of the military as well as homeowners with government-insured loans, the administration's latest efforts to address a persistent housing crisis. In his first full news conference of the year Tuesday, Obama was to announce plans to let borrowers with mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration refinance at lower rates, saving the average homeowner more than $1,000 a year.” (Jim Kuhnhenn, “Obama Holds News Conference, Unveils Housing Plan,” The Associated Press, 3/6/12)... Continue Reading »
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The Obama 13 Briefing Book
Despite controlling both houses of Congress for most of his first term in office, President Obama still has plenty of things left on his to-do list. In the second-term of an Obama administration, the President’s cronies that didn’t get their fill the first time around would be back and Obama is ready to meet their demands.... Continue Reading »
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Good Manners For Bad Policy
Most Of The Members Of Obama’s Jobs Council Have Refused To Comment On The President’s Corporate Tax Proposal. “President Barack Obama’s jobs council isn’t ready to come out in support of his new corporate tax reform proposal. Instead, most of the 27 business leaders Obama signed up last year for the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness have avoided taking a position in the week since the president announced the plan.” ... Continue Reading »
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Stimulus Boondoggle’s Problems Continue
In 2009, Obama Praised California’s Plans For High-Speed Rail That Would Link “Big Cities To Inland Towns” And Alleviate “Crippling Congestion.” OBAMA: “Or California, where voters have already chosen to move forward with their own high-speed rail system, a system of new stations and 220-mile-per-hour trains that links big cities to inland towns, that alleviates crippling congestion on highways and at airports, and that makes travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles possible in 2 1/2 hours.” ... Continue Reading »
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Bernanke: “The Job Market Does Remain Far From Normal”
“The job market does remain far from normal. The unemployment rate remains elevated, long-term unemployment is still near record levels and a number of persons working part time for economic reasons is very high. Household spending advanced moderately in the second half of last year, boosted by a fourth quarter surge in motor vehicle purchases, that was facilitated by an easing of constraints on supply related to the earthquake in Japan. . However, the fundamentals that support spending continue to be weak. Real household income and wealth were flat in 2011 and access to credit remains restricted from many potential borrowers. Consumer sentiment which dropped sharply last summer has since rebounded, but remains relatively low. In the housing sector, affordability has increased dramatically as a result of the decline in house prices and historically low interest rates on conventional mortgages. Unfortunately, many potential buyers lack the down payment and credit history required to qualify for loans. Others are reluctant to buy a house now because of concerns about their income, employment prospects, and the future path of house prices.” ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Editorial: “Unstimulating”
"With the recent marking of the third anniversary of the first federal stimulus bill's passage, it's hard to argue that taxpayers got their $800 billion worth. If anything, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - passed along party lines, with the aid of all sorts of side deals and kickbacks to woo holdout lawmakers - ultimately might have delayed and extended the pain of the recession by providing only short-term and inefficient fixes to a much-larger economic problem, while significantly increasing the nation's burden of debt..."... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI Cost of $10 Billion Stimulus Easier to Tally Than New Jobs
Alfredo Garcia was among the residents of Webb County, Texas, banking on a windfall from federal stimulus money.... Continue Reading »
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Fact Checking Obama’s Auto Bailout
“Virtually Every Claim By The President Regarding The Auto Industry Needs An Asterisk, Just Like The Fine Print In That Too-Good-To-Be-True Car Loan.”... Continue Reading »
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STIMULUS: DECONSTRUCTED
PROMISE: Obama’s Economic Advisors Crafted A Stimulus Bill They Predicted Would Keep Unemployment Below Eight Percent. ... Continue Reading »
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Where Did All The Money Go?
$400,000 For Highway “Beautification Project.” “The city of Hoover will get $400,000 in federal stimulus money for a landscaping and beautification project at the Interstate 65 and U.S. 31 interchange, city officials learned this week. The project will be paid completely with federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The city will not be required to provide any matching funds for the project.” ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “The Five Biggest Failures From President Obama’s Stimulus Law”
“Some milestones are worth celebrating. Others, we'd much rather forget. Today, sadly, is the latter. On this day in 2009, President Barack Obama signed the stimulus bill into law.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches Web Video on Three Year Anniversary of Obama’s Stimulus
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video “The Promise That Became a Punch Line” on the three year anniversary of Barack Obama signing his “Stimulus” plan. The video chronicles the promise Barack Obama made with the Stimulus to keep unemployment below 8 percent and create millions of jobs. Unfortunately, three years later, twelve million unemployed Americans don’t consider this a laughing matter.... Continue Reading »
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Understanding And Responding To Persistently High Unemployment
“The rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression. Moreover, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014. The official unemployment rate excludes those individuals who would like to work but have not searched for a job in the past four weeks as well as those who are working part-time but would prefer full-time work; if those people were counted among the unemployed, the unemployment rate in January 2012 would have been about 15 percent. Compounding the problem of high unemployment, the share of unemployed people looking for work for more than six months—referred to as the long-term unemployed—topped 40 percent in December 2009 for the first time since 1948, when such data began to be collected; it has remained above that level ever since.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement Reacting to the Anniversary of the Stimulus Bill
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement reacting to the anniversary of the stimulus bill:... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Florida Foreclosure Problem
Good Morning – Newspapers from around the state today are reporting on rising foreclosures in Florida. It’s clear that President Obama has failed to fix the housing market in Florida and even his latest plan still falls short. Please see below for a roundup of today’s most recent numbers:... Continue Reading »
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Top 5 Broken Stimulus Promises
PROMISE: Obama’s Economic Advisors Crafted A Stimulus Bill They Predicted Would Keep Unemployment Below Eight Percent. ... Continue Reading »
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Top 5 Crises Of Barack Obama
The Economy Remains In “By Far The Worst Jobs Recovery Since The Great Depression.” “Even with the recent gains, this is also by far the worst jobs recovery since the Great Depression, and the U.S. still has about 5.5 million fewer jobs than it did before the recession began in December 2007.” ... Continue Reading »
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89 Percent
89 Percent Of Americans Describe The State Of The Nation’s Economy As Negative, With 46 Percent Describing It As “Not So Good” And 42 Percent Describing It As “Poor”... Continue Reading »
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Stimulus Still Sinking Tax Dollars
“With The City Going Broke You May Be Surprised To Find Out That Los Angeles Is The Proud Owner Of A Million Dollar Yacht And It Is About To Undergo Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Renovations At Taxpayer Expense.” ... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Not Better Off
THEN: Obama Asked, "Will This Country Be Better Off Four Years From Now?" "The question in this election is not 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' We know the answer to that. The real question is, 'Will this country be better off four years from now?'" ... Continue Reading »
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The Missing Worker
The Economy Remains In “By Far The Worst Jobs Recovery Since The Great Depression.” “Even with the recent gains, this is also by far the worst jobs recovery since the Great Depression, and the U.S. still has about 5.5 million fewer jobs than it did before the recession began in December 2007.”... Continue Reading »
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WH: “Economic Positive” That Younger Workers Shut Out Of Labor Market
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Claims The Decline In The Labor Force Is An “Economic Positive” Because It Means Young People Are “Getting More Education.” CARNEY: “Let’s look at some of the facts, which include that a large percentage of that is due to younger people getting more education, which in the end is an economic positive.”... Continue Reading »
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Weekend Messaging Memo: “More than a Number”
Once a month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its jobs report and the unemployment rate. And once a month commentators play the numbers game: How low must it go for Obama to win a second term? 7.3 percent? 6.8 percent?... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the January Unemployment Report
“While today’s jobs report brings welcome news of lower unemployment, far too many Americans are still without work. Our economy remains unacceptably weak, and families across the country are still struggling to make ends meet,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus."... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches “NotBetterOff.com” as President Obama Remains Out Of Touch on Jobs
The Republican National Committee (RNC) launched a new website “NotBetterOff.com” to highlight President Obama’s latest demonstration that he is out of touch with jobless Americans. When confronted Monday by a woman whose husband has been out of work for three years, President Obama was “surprised” to hear that jobs in his field were not readily available.... Continue Reading »
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With 3 Years Of Failure, White House Pressed On “New” Housing Program
At today’s press briefing, the White House was repeatedly asked about Obama’s three-year record of failure to address the housing crisis. Check out the questions below:... Continue Reading »
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Talking In Circles On Housing
Today in Falls Church, VA, Obama will announce another housing program which he already unveiled at the State of the Union. The program joins the “alphabet soup” of housing proposals enacted by Obama, which have failed to keep millions of Americans in their homes.... Continue Reading »
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CBO Roundup: The Road Ahead Gets Darker
“The Pace Of Recovery In Output And Employment Has Been Slow Since The Recession Ended In June 2009, And The Economy Remains In A Severe Slump.”... Continue Reading »
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Conflict Of Interests
Freddie Mac Has Placed Bets Against American Homeowners. “Freddie Mac, the taxpayer-owned mortgage giant, has placed multibillion-dollar bets that pay off if homeowners stay trapped in expensive mortgages with interest rates well above current rates. Freddie began increasing these bets dramatically in late 2010, the same time that the company was making it harder for homeowners to get out of such high-interest mortgages.” ... Continue Reading »
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“Surprised”
“Weddel’s Insistence That The President’s Claims About The Demand For High-Skilled Workers Weren’t Being Born Out For Her Husband Led To The President’s Offer To Take A Look At His Resume.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It: White House Says Obama Experiences Economy Through “Other Folks Out There”
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: “He very much enjoys and looks forward to talking to regular Americans out in the country. Yesterday’s interview was an opportunity to do that in a unique way here, from the White House, in a virtual gathering. Much as he does when he reads the letters that are culled for him from Americans every night, he gets to experience the American economy through the eyes of folks out there who are living it, and that was the case in this exchange yesterday.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches Web Video on President Obama’s “Interesting” Response to an American Looking for Work
The Republican National Committee (RNC) launched a new web video titled “Interesting” after President Obama’s awkward interaction with a woman who was asking why it was so hard for her husband to find work in this economy. After hemming and hawing about the condition he thought the economy was in, it was revealed that Barack Obama’s view of the economy is in direct contrast to what everyday Americans are dealing with.... Continue Reading »
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Obama Tells Woman Her Husband Shouldn’t Be Unemployed According To What He Sees
What Obama Sees And Hears About The Economy…... Continue Reading »
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GDP: Obama’s Predictions Fall Short Yet Again
2011 Q4 GDP Grew At 2.8 Percent, Less Than Predicted. “Gross domestic product, the value of all goods and services produced, climbed at a 2.8 percent annual following a 1.8 percent gain in the prior quarter, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. The median forecast of 79 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for a 3 percent increase. Excluding a jump in inventories, growth was 0.8 percent.”... Continue Reading »
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Just More Words: Obama Wants Nevada Homeowners To Drink The Sand
The White House Declined To “Outline The Mechanics Or Costs” Of Obama’s New Mortgage Refinance Program. “President Barack Obama called on Congress during Tuesday's State of the Union address to approve new legislation that would give all homeowners who are current on their mortgages the opportunity to refinance at record low mortgage rates. Administration officials declined on Tuesday to outline the mechanics or costs of the program, and they said those details would be spelled out in the legislation in the coming days.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus State of the Union Response
“Tonight, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address. The speech was new, but it seems like we’ve heard it all before. Promises to create jobs. To fix the economy. To do things differently.... Continue Reading »
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The Magic Is Gone
“President Barack Obama Will Travel To The Walt Disney World Resort Near Orlando On Thursday, The White House Announced On Tuesday.”... Continue Reading »
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How Obama’s ‘Work Council’ Was Staged
President Obama began his jobs council meeting today by saying, “This has not been a show council, this has been a work council.” Apparently (or not surprisingly) Obama did not realize that just minutes before, his team had to cut a hot mic and live feed of members staging the optics of the “event.”... Continue Reading »
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Modesto Renovates Homes Expensively, Doesn’t Recoup Money In Sales
In an effort to stabilize the city's real estate market, a federal stimulus program has spent nearly $1.5 million on eight Modesto homes that ended up being worth less than $1 million.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! White House Says Obama Is Responsible For The Economy
Question: “The president has been in office more than two years and some are saying that after two years, the president should take responsibility for some part of the economy. Where does the Bush presidency end in this presidency when it comes to the economy and where does this president pick up in taking responsibility for the economy?”... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail - Top 5 Failed Obama Policies
Obama’s $825 Billion Stimulus Failed To Keep The Unemployment Rate Below The 8 Percent And Is Nowhere Close To The 6 Percent They Predicted It Would Be At By Now. ... Continue Reading »
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The Most Successful Fundraising-Not-Focused-On-The-Economy President Ever PART THREE
UNEMPLOYMENT: There Are 10.2 Unemployed Workers For Every Donor The Obama Campaign Had In 2011. ... Continue Reading »
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What Obama Didn’t Say Today At Yet Another “Jobs” Forum
In February 2011 Obama Said He Wanted To “Multiply” Stories About “Insourcing.” OBAMA: “Now, if you can do this in snowy U.P. -- (laughter) -- we can do it all across America. In fact, many places already are. So in Wagner, South Dakota, patients can receive high-quality, lifesaving medical care from a Sioux Falls specialist who can monitor their EKG and listen to their breathing -- from 100 miles away. In Ten Sleep, Wyoming -- I love the name of that town, Ten Sleep -- it’s a town in Wyoming of 300 people. A fiber-optic network allowed a company to employ several hundred teachers who teach English to students in Asia over the Internet, 24 hours a day. You’ve all heard about outsourcing. Well, this is ‘insourcing’ -- where overseas work is done right here in the United States of America. (Applause.) So we want to multiply these stories -- we want to multiply your story -- all over the country.” ... Continue Reading »
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DNC Chair Denies Obama’s Promise That Stimulus Would Keep Unemployment Below 8%
Yesterday, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz denied that President Obama promised his stimulus would keep unemployment below 8%.... Continue Reading »
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Failed Promise: Exactly Wrong
Obama’s $825 Billion Stimulus Failed To Keep The Unemployment Rate Below The 8 Percent And Is No Where Close To The 6 Percent They Predicted It Would Be At By Now. ... Continue Reading »
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Failed Promise: Unemployment Highlights Obama’s Broken Promises
Obama Promised His $825 Billion Stimulus Would Keep The Unemployment Rate Below 8 Percent; It’s Been Above 8 Percent for 35 STRAIGHT MONTHS:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the December Jobs Report
“Although seeing more Americans returning to work is good for our nation, joblessness in America remains painfully and unacceptably high. After three years of Barack Obama’s presidency, the American economy is not recovering quick enough."... Continue Reading »
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Another Summer Bummer?
“President Obama On Thursday Will Unveil A Summer-Jobs Initiative That The White House Says Is Already On Track To Create 180,000 ‘Work Opportunities’ In The Private Sector In 2012.” ... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail - Obama’s Year: It Only Got Worse
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker Said “Obama Is On Track To Have The Worst Jobs Record Of Any President In The Modern Era.” “Unless the economy turns around in the next 18 months, Obama is on track to have the worst jobs record of any president in the modern era. That would be an accurate statement.”... Continue Reading »
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The Year In Review: The Economy
The White House Is Concerned That The Economy Stands In The Way Of A Second Term, As “One Obama Adviser Conceded, ‘The Numbers Add Up To Defeat.’” “Privately, however, Obama’s team is concerned about the factors beyond its control, talking of an imminent need to retool their economic message and strategy heading into 2012. Absent the president’s ability to defy political gravity, one Obama adviser conceded, ‘The numbers add up to defeat.’” ... Continue Reading »
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Weekend/Sunday Show Memo
Barack Obama’s true priorities were on full display this week. His threat to veto the House jobs bill summed up his presidency in a nutshell: his job before Americans’ jobs.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Vision Is Destroying The Middle Class
New Report From Census Bureau Highlights Vanishing Middle Class As 1 In 2 Americans Struggle Through Obamanomics... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Failed Housing Policies Lead To Incoming Wave Of Foreclosures
RealtyTrac: “November’s Numbers Suggest A New Set Of Incoming Foreclosure Waves.” “‘Despite a seasonal slowdown similar to what we've seen in each of the past four years, November's numbers suggest a new set of incoming foreclosure waves,’ James Saccacio, co-founder of RealtyTrac, said in a statement. Market uncertainty surrounding an on-going foreclosure settlement between U.S. attorneys general and the major mortgage lenders contributed to November's drop as the ‘lenders are more cautious to how the process,’ he said in an interview.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Car Czar Way Off Message On Auto Bailout And Stimulus
Two interesting items to note from former Obama car czar Steven Rattner’s guest hosting duties this morning on CNBC’s Squawk Bo... Continue Reading »
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Let’s Go To The Tape
With voters souring on his economic performance, Obama is pushing a new excuse for the repeated underperformance of his policies: that they worked just fine but the economic crisis was larger than anyone expected. Unfortunately, Obama himself, along with economists and newspapers across the country, knew exactly how bad the situation was in 2008 and early 2009. The Obama campaign may want to rewrite history, but their words from the time betray their new narrative.... Continue Reading »
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Highlights from Conference Call With U.S. Rep Bill Johnson (OH-6) and OH GOP Chairman Kevin DeWine
“I am very honored to report to you that I voted in support yesterday for the middle class tax relief and job creation act... Continue Reading »
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DNC Chair Denies Reality
In an interview this morning, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz tried to argue with the facts and insisted that unemployment has not risen under Obama; however, the 13.3 million unemployed Americans might disagree. Wasserman Schultz can’t dispute the numbers, which show a drastic increase in unemployment since Obama took office.... Continue Reading »
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Obama On “60 Minutes”...
FYI, on “60 Minutes,” it looks like Obama is trying to move the goal posts on the economy and escape his own standards…... Continue Reading »
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Only Worried About His Job
Obama Put The Pipeline Decision Off Until After The Election To Avoid “Further Alienation” Of Key Voter Blocks. “The administration had in recent days been exploring ways to put off the decision until after the presidential election, fearing further alienation of environmental and health advocates who consider the pipeline decision a test of the Obama administration’s commitment to clean energy and air quality.”... Continue Reading »
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With Millions Unemployed, Obama Only Provides “Vision”
Obama Said He Needed Another Term To Do What He Promised As A Candidate. OBAMA: “I didn't overpromise. And I didn't underestimate how tough this was gonna be. I always believed that this was a long-term project; this wasn't a short-term project. And, you know, for individual Americans, who are struggling right now, they have every reason to be impatient. They should want all these things solved tomorrow. It doesn't matter how good my economic theories are. If you don't have a job right now, the only economic policy you want to hear is, ‘I'm hired. I've got a job. I can pay my bills. I can look after my family.’ But what I understood coming in was that reversing a culture here in Washington, dominated by special interests, reversing a political culture that was dominated by polls and sound bites and [a] 24-hour news cycle, reversing structural problems in our economy that have been building up for two decades, that was gonna take time. It was gonna take more than a year. It was gonna take more than two years. It was gonna take more than one term. Probably takes more than one president.”... Continue Reading »
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Fuzzy Logic: Worse Off Is Better
Last night, Obama was asked how he would respond to Memphis residents who, suffering from his failed economic policies, have seen their city become the metropolitan region with the highest poverty rate in the nation. Ignoring the reality of the situation which he would rather deny, Obama claimed he has been “cleaning” up and strengthening the economy, but the citizens of Memphis know better.... Continue Reading »
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Highlights from Conf. Call w/ Rep. Pompeo (R-KS), KS GOP Chair Adkins & Nat. Committeeman Tiahrt
“This president has talked about corporate fat cat jet owners just about every day he’s been in office, and he’s done more destruction to the general aviation industry than any president since that industry has been created..."... Continue Reading »
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Despite Trillions Spent, WH Says “We’re Not In Any Danger” Of Keeping Promises
After an $825 billion stimulus, trillions in new debt and a slew of housing programs, the White House says “we’re not in any danger of reaching a point where the unemployment rate is satisfactorily low.” That would be an acknowledgment that the promises of 2008 and the last three years haven’t met expectations. If all of Obama’s massive stimulus spending had worked as promised, the administration said we wouldn’t be out of reach of a good unemployment rate. #FailedPromises #FailedRecord... Continue Reading »
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Greening Already Green Buildings
Didn’t the $825 billion stimulus in 2009 spend $4.5 billion to “modernize 75 percent of all federal building space” and make them “more energy efficient” saving “taxpayers $2 billion a year”? Or was that just another failed Obama promise? ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the November Unemployment Report
“Today’s unemployment report is positive news for American families heading into the holiday season but fails to mask the damage President Obama’s policies have inflicted on the U.S. economy. The new number reflects a troubling trend: workers are leaving the labor force in droves as they give up looking for work."... Continue Reading »
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Discouraged America
The Associated Press: “Still, one reason the unemployment rate fell so much was because roughly 315,000 people gave up looking for work and were no longer counted as unemployed.” ... Continue Reading »
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A “Bungled” Stimulus
A Kansas Weatherization Program Spent $500,000 On Advertising, But Resulted In Only 15 Loans. “A failed Kansas weatherization program created to oversee millions of dollars in loans for middle-class residents spent $500,000 for advertising during its first year. But the advertising campaign, which ended in 2010, generated only 15 loans.” ... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail - They Said It!
President Barack Obama: “So the bottom line is this: Over the last three years we have made enormous progress. People aren’t feeling all that progress yet because we had fallen so far and some of the problems that we faced -- whether it was on health care or energy or employment -- those are problems that had been building up over decades. And we never anticipated that we would solve them over night because these problems weren’t created overnight. But the trajectory of the country at this point is sound.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Stimulus Failed Scranton
For the 3,200 unemployed residents of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Obama’s first $825 billion stimulus has woefully underperformed. After 33 months, only 34.3 jobs have been funded in the city by the stimulus at a cost of over $386,000 a job. Obama said that the stimulus was “paving the way for long-term growth and prosperity” but, after over two years of Obamanomics, Scranton locals are still “petrified they are going to lose their jobs tomorrow.” As NBC’s Matt Lauer asked Obama advisor David Plouffe this morning, how can the President say to Scranton residents “I know we talked about hope and change. It hasn’t really worked out. I need more time.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It: Obama Admits He’s Failed To Get Country Out Of Recession
President Barack Obama: “[B]ecause we’re not fully out of the recession yet.”... Continue Reading »
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Failed Promise To Scranton: Things Have Only Become Worse
OBAMA 2008: “Here in Pennsylvania, like the rest of the country, there’s a lot of economic hardship and a lot of economic anxiety.”... Continue Reading »
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Failed Promise: Flunked
PROMISE: In 2007, At Manchester High School, Obama Said As President He Would Keep The Promise Of America Alive For The Next Generation. OBAMA: “Over the course of two centuries, we have fought and struggled and overcome to expand the promise of a good education ever further - a promise that has allowed millions to transcend the barriers of race and class and background to achieve their God-given potential. It is now our moment to keep that promise - the promise of America - alive in the 21st century. … They do not want to let us down, and we cannot let them down either. That's what I'll be fighting for in this election, and that's what I'll do as President of the United States.”... Continue Reading »
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No Thank You
Since President Obama Took Office, The Nation Has Lost 2.1 Million Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 7.8 Percent To 9.0 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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Just More Words: On Boeing, A “Remarkable Example” Of Obama’s Hypocrisy
President Obama’s Statement On Deal Between Boeing And Lion Air: "Well, I just want to make a brief statement. This is a remarkable example of the trade investment and commercial opportunities that exist in the Asia Pacific region.” ... Continue Reading »
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Cost Of Auto Bailouts Jumps Over 50 Percent
The Government Now Expects To Lose $23.6 Billion In The Auto Bailouts, $9 Billion More Than Its Previous Estimate, An Increase Of Over 50 Percent. “The Treasury Department dramatically boosted its estimate of losses from its $85 billion auto industry bailout by more than $9 billion in the face of General Motors Co.'s steep stock decline. In its monthly report to Congress, the Treasury Department now says it expects to lose $23.6 billion, up from its previous estimate of $14.33 billion.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Democrat Congressman Lists Out Obama’s Failed Housing Programs
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD): “What I have seen is an agency that basically has to be dragged to do its work by the Congress. Let's look at performance. HAMP, the Home Affordable Modification Program was supposed to help 3 million and 4 million homeowners modify their loans. So far it has helped fewer than 800,000, is that true?”... Continue Reading »
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CBO Says Unemployment Rate Will Remain High At 9 Percent Through 2012
We expect that under current law, growth in output will remain slow and as a result, jobs gains will be limited, leaving the unemployment rate close to nine percent through the end of 2012.”... Continue Reading »
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The Latest in the Polls
Good morning, there are a lot of polls out today about the president’s job approval and the Republican primary but the most important numbers for an incumbent president are 35 – the percentage of Americans who approve of how Obama is doing on the economy and 12 – the percentage of Americans who are satisfied with the direction of our country.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner: “And this is an economy that is not growing fast enough to create enough jobs to bring down the unemployment rate.” ... Continue Reading »
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Giant Leaps And Failed Promises
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker: “Unless The Economy Turns Around In The Next 18 Months, Obama Is On Track To Have The Worst Jobs Record Of Any President In The Modern Era. That Would Be An Accurate Statement.”... Continue Reading »
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The $825 Billion Big Fail
WHAT WE WERE TOLD: Obama’s Advisors Predicted That Unemployment Would Not Rise Above 8 Percent If We Passed The Stimulus. ... Continue Reading »
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“This Is Not Good News”
Today’s take on the jobs report from a former Obama-Biden economic advisor and Clinton Labor Secretary:... Continue Reading »
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“This Is Not Good News”
Today’s take on the jobs report from a former Obama-Biden economic advisor and Clinton Labor Secretary: ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It: BLS Says We Won’t Return To Pre-Recession Employment
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX): “Commissioner, at this monthly rate of net 80,000 job growth, how long would it take for us to return to the unemployment levels before the recession?”... Continue Reading »
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Stuck In The Mud
“Amid Few Expectations That The Employment Picture Has Improved, Government Numbers Friday Confirmed The Obvious: The Unemployment Rate Is Stuck At 9.0 Percent Where It Likely Will Be For Many Months To Come.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the October Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the October jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Freddie Mac: Big Losses, Big Bailouts & Big Bonuses
After Losses In The Third Quarter, Mortgage Giant Freddie Mac Is Requesting $6 Billion In Government Aid... Continue Reading »
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Hazardous Waste
“In Testimony Before A Panel Of The House Oversight And Government Reform Committee, DOE Inspector General Gregory Friedman Said The Department Faced A Series Of Logistical Hurdles As It Worked To Dole Out $35.2 Billion In Recovery Act Money...” ... Continue Reading »
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Still Not Shovel-Ready
Obama Says “We Can’t Wait” But His Stimulus Spending Won’t Kick In For Years... Continue Reading »
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Still Trying To Sell It
“President Obama’s Next Stop On His Jobs Tour Will Be In Georgetown On Wednesday When He Appears At The Waterfront Park, Near The Key Bridge, To Highlight The Need For Infrastructure Investments To Boost The Economy, A White House Official Said.” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: ‘Hope and change for the worse’
“Take the president at his word. Specifically, these words on the economy from February 2009: ‘If I don’t have this done in three years, then there’s going to be a one-term proposition’… ... Continue Reading »
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A Bonus For Hypocrisy
Obama’s Efforts To Fix “The Housing Crisis May Have Fallen Short … But They Have Led To Seven-Figure Paydays For Some Top Executives At Troubled Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac.”... Continue Reading »
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One Year ‘Til Judgment Day
BIG PROMISE: President Obama Promised That His Stimulus Plan Would Create Or Save 3.5 Million Jobs Over Two Years. Obama: “Now, what makes this recovery plan so important is not just that it will create or save 3.5 million jobs over the next two years ...” ... Continue Reading »
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Debbie vs. Debbie
I wanted to make sure you caught this double standard from Debbie Wasserman Schultz today in Pittsburgh. So while Obama goes around pointing fingers at Republicans, looks like you have the Democrats’ message in a nutshell here... “Say one thing and do another.”... Continue Reading »
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Pelosi: “Yes” Boeing’s South Carolina Plant Involved In NLRB Dispute Should Shut Down
Check out House Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi’s answer to the question of if she thought “it’s right that Boeing has to close down that plant in South Carolina because it’s non-union.” Her answer is a disturbing display of the Democrats’ attitude toward job creation, especially since Obama’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could cost 1,000 people their jobs in South Carolina.... Continue Reading »
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FAILED PROMISE: Obama On Foreclosures
THEN: On October 28, 2008, Obama Ensured His “Financial Rescue Plan” Would “Stop Foreclosures.” OBAMA: “As President, I will ensure that the financial rescue plan helps stop foreclosures and protects your money instead of enriching CEOs. And I will put in place the common-sense regulations I've been calling for throughout this campaign so that Wall Street can never cause a crisis like this again. That's the change we need.” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
ICYMI: Priebus: Colorado Can’t Wait for Obama to Fix the Economy
“In 2008,…Barack Obama came to Denver for the Democratic National Convention to deliver his speech accepting the party's nomination for president, with…promises of hope and change. This week, the president was back in the Mile High City. But this time, he came for money."... Continue Reading »
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Geithner Pressed On Obama Taking His Eye Off Jobs
Did the president take his eye off the ball on jobs? ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights from Call With RNC Chairman & CO GOP Chairman on Obama’s Latest Visit to Colorado
“[Colorado] is going to be a major, major battleground state in this country…Obama [is] taking Colorado seriously and that he’s got…his second high dollar fundraiser and…supposedly ‘official event,’ in order to have taxpayers foot the bill for this trip…"... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Broken Promise On Foreclosures
Obama's promise to help up to 9 million Americans avoid foreclosures "hasn't worked out.” In 2009, Obama promised that his housing program would prevent 7 to 9 million families from facing foreclosure.... Continue Reading »
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Not Made In The U.S.A.
After Obama campaigned on making electric cars here in the United States, his administration handed out a $529 million federal loan to a company that manufactures its cars in Europe. ... Continue Reading »
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HEAD IN SAND: Obama’s Treasury Department Says Regulations Don’t Hurt Job Growth Or The
Obama’s Treasury Department “Making Full-Fledged Effort” To Claim That Regulations Don’t Hurt Job Creation Or Economic Growth. “The Treasury Department is making a full-fledged effort to knock back Republican claims that overregulation is slowing down economic growth. ‘[T]wo commonly repeated misconceptions are that uncertainty created by proposed regulations is holding back business investment and hiring and that the overall burden of existing regulations is so high that firms have reduced their hiring,’ Jan Eberly, the Treasury’s assistant secretary for economic policy, penned in a blog post Monday, as first reported by POLITICO’s Morning Money.” ... Continue Reading »
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The Reviews Of Obama’s New Housing Initiative Are In…
The reviews of the President’s latest program to address the housing crisis are in and they aren’t good. And apparently the administration doesn’t have many answers about their new program beyond “we can’t wait.” ... Continue Reading »
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Backgrounder On The Housing Crisis And Failure Of Obama’s Housing Programs
President Obama’s Housing Programs Have Spent Only $2.4 Billion Of The $50 Billion Allocated, And Only Helped 1.7 Million Avoid Foreclosure Of The 9 Million Homeowners Obama Promised. “President Obama pledged at the beginning of his term to boost the nation’s crippled housing market and help as many as 9 million homeowners avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. Nearly three years later, it hasn’t worked out. Obama has spent just $2.4 billion of the $50 billion he promised. The initiatives he announced have helped 1.7 million people.”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights from Call With Chairman Priebus & Rep. Heck on Obama’s Western Campaign Swing
“It’s another day in the campaign life of President Obama, and he’s bringing his re-election tour to Nevada, ground zero for the damaging effects of his failed economic policies…The Campaigner-In-Chief’s trip to Las Vegas is to solicit campaign funds from the same city…where he warned Americans not to ‘blow a bunch of cash.’... Continue Reading »
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West Coast Misery Tour
Since President Obama Took Office, Colorado Has Lost 66,800 Jobs And The Unemployment Rate Has Increased From 6.8 Percent To 8.3 Percent.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! CA Dem Says Obama’s Housing Plan “More Of The Same”
MSNBC’s Chuck Todd: “And it started with housing. Today, the president is rolling out a new housing plan. What do you think?”... Continue Reading »
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Biden Vs. Economic Reality
Biden Claims The $825 Billion Stimulus Worked. CNN’s CANDY CROWLEY: “Aren't people also saying look we did almost $1 trillion in stimulus spending, and you all at that time said oh, unemployment won't go above 8%, GDP will be a lot higher than it is now and it isn't, and so now we need another leap with the jobs bill.” VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “No. Look, here’s the deal. Nobody can look you in the eye and tell you that the Recovery Act and that stimulus did not create jobs and did not do very good things for the economy.” ... Continue Reading »
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Former Obama Economic Advisor Austan Goolsbee Is Not So Sure About Cash For Clunkers Anymore
Former Obama Economic Advisor Austan Goolsbee: “I think, in the original Recovery Act, because we didn’t know is this going to be short or long, it had some of all of that. It had some infrastructure; it had some short-run things. So, if you look at the Cash for Clunkers or first home buyer tax credit, those were geared more to try to shift it from let’s say 2010 into 2009. Given that it’s taken this long, I don’t think you would do that short stuff.” ... Continue Reading »
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Private Sector “Doing Just Fine” .... “I Would Disagree”
“So you would disagree with Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader, who was quoted as saying the private sector's doing fine, we need to focus on growth in the public sector.”... Continue Reading »
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Ringing Hollow
June 8, 2009: Obama Claimed That The First Stimulus Has Saved “At Least 150,000 Jobs, Jobs Of Teachers And Nurses And Firefighters And Police Officers.” OBAMA: “We've created and saved, as you said, Joe, at least 150,000 jobs, jobs of teachers and nurses and firefighters and police officers.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Defines Term As ‘Three Years Of Post-Recession Blues"
President Barack Obama: “[W]hat I feel is what the American people feel, which is that we have now gone through not only two-and-a-half, three years of post recession blues where housing crashed.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Harry Reid Says Private Sector Is Doing Just Fine
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV): “It's very clear that private-sector jobs have been doing just fine; it's the public-sector jobs where we've lost huge numbers, and that's what this legislation is all about.” ... Continue Reading »
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Out Of Time
Obama: “It’s going to take time to rebuild an economy that's built to last and built to compete.”... Continue Reading »
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The Most Successful Fundraising-Not-Focused-On-The-Economy President Ever RETURNS
UNEMPLOYMENT: There Are 14.3 Unemployed Workers For Every Donor The Obama Campaign Had In 2011. ... Continue Reading »
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“Do Something Or Get Out Of The Way”
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) Was “Shocked” To Learn Edward DeMarco, Chief Regulator For Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, Had Never Met Someone Who Was Foreclosed Upon. CUMMINGS: “When he told us that he had never talked to somebody who had been foreclosed upon — or was in danger of [being foreclosed upon] — to be honest with you, that shocked me.” ... Continue Reading »
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This Is What It Has Come Down To
Obama’s New Idea For Job Creation: Toasting “To More Jobs.” “President Barack Obama has joined four unemployed construction workers in Florida for a round of beers on a day his jobs bill met defeat on Capitol Hill. … The three unemployed pipe fitters and one unemployed plumber drank beer and soda; Obama had a Guinness. They all toasted ‘to more jobs.’”... Continue Reading »
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Plouffe Vs. Obama Vs. Jobs Council
A mixed message kind of day coming from the Obama administration…. ... Continue Reading »
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It’s the Democrats Who Stand in the Way of Stimulus 2.0
Friday’s jobs report is yet another reminder of how badly the President has failed to lead on the economy. But instead of taking the chance to get serious about pro-growth policies, the President will travel to the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Florida this week to campaign for his re-election.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the September Jobs Report
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the September jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Squandered Stimulus Money
Eight Vans Bought With $186,192 Of Stimulus Money Are Going Unused. “Eight new Dodge Grand Caravans, purchased 10 months ago with $186,192 in federal stimulus funds, are sitting unused in storage at a county park because Waukesha County has found no takers for its proposed workers' van pool program.”... Continue Reading »
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Taking Off The Rose Colored Glasses
President Obama: “There Is No Doubt That The Economy Is Weaker Now Than It Was At The Beginning Of The Year.” ... Continue Reading »
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16 Senate Dems Are Just Not That Into You
“Reid Blocks McConnell’s Call For An Immediate Vote On Obama’s Jobs Plan”... Continue Reading »
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Better Off?
President Obama: “There are a lot of things that we can do. And the way i think about it is this is a great, great country that had gotten a little soft …” ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call With RNC Chairman Priebus & MO GOP Chairman Cole
“Instead of addressing job creation for Missourians, President Obama seems to only be interested in using the Show Me state as his personal ATM for his campaign coffers and as a platform to practice yet another speech about his failed Stimulus 2.0 proposal and the reality is that this Stimulus 2.0 isn’t a plan to put our country back to work.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call With RNC Chairman Priebus & MO GOP Chairman Cole
“Instead of addressing job creation for Missourians, President Obama seems to only be interested in using the Show Me state as his personal ATM for his campaign coffers and as a platform to practice yet another speech about his failed Stimulus 2.0 proposal and the reality is that this Stimulus 2.0 isn’t a plan to put our country back to work.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Conference Call w/ RNC Chairman Priebus & CO GOP Chairman Call on Obama’s Denver Visit
“Barack Obama’s visit to Denver today is on the heels of a massive West Coast fundraising swing and after the White House officially declared that the season of governing is over and that the campaign season is now in full swing.... Continue Reading »
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Plouffe On CNN: “Pass The Bill Right Away” Is Now “In October”
White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe: We Expect Democrat Senate To Vote On Stimulus 2 “In October.”“And the question is if you think the economy's doing okay I guess you're not going to act. But if you think this economy is far too weak and needs a jump-start. So we expect there will be a vote on the entire American Jobs Act at some point in October in the Senate. We’re going to keep making the case. And by the way these are things that generally would not be highly controversial. There’s things that got broad bipartisan support in the past.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Got A Bridge To Sell You
“Reality Check: Someone Needs To Tell The President The Brent Spence Bridge Is Not Shovel Ready.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama’s Favorite Bridge Nowhere To Be Found In “Jobs” Bill
“The bill itself contains no mention of the Brent Spence bridge, or any other specific projects. Even if the bill is passed, it's not clear funding included in the bill for stimulus or the creation of a national infrastructure bank would ever reach the bridge.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Ohio Bridge to Nowhere
Today President Obama arrives in Ohio to champion his Stimulus 2.0. The focus of an undoubtedly campaign-style speech will be Brent Spence Bridge, a "functionally obsolete" structure that he claims he can repair if only Congress will "pass this bill now."... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Conference Call With Rep. Steve Chabot & RNC Political Director Rick Wiley
“While I was pleased to see President Obama recognize the significance of the Brent Spence Bridge project, his Administration has made it clear that their recent focus on the bridge is sadly nothing more than a political ploy to pressure Republicans into supporting yet another stimulus plan.... Continue Reading »
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The Fact Sheets Revisited
FACT SHEET: Obama’s Economic Advisors Crafted A Stimulus Bill They Predicted Would Keep Unemployment Below Eight Percent.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the President’s Latest Proposal to Raise Taxes
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the president’s latest tax hike proposal on job creators:... Continue Reading »
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Senate Democrats Turn Obama’s Pass Stimulus 2 “Right Now” Into Maybe “Next Month"
CNN’s Candy Crowley: “When is this jobs bill getting on the Senate floor?” Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL): “It will start the debate this week. Now there are going to be a lot of variations and ideas…”... Continue Reading »
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States Continue To Suffer Under Obamanomics
“In August, Nonfarm Payroll Employment Decreased In 30 States And The District Of Columbia …”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Non-Plan For The Mortgage Crisis
In an attempt to build support for the President’s second stimulus, within a highly critical democratic caucus, the White House scheduled a meeting to brief members on Obama’s new plan to stem the mortgage crisis. Democrats who were expecting to receive a briefing on “a very significant housing initiative” from Federal Housing Finance Agency director Edward DeMarco, were instead greeted by career employees who admitted that the agency didn’t know anything about President Obama’s plan to fix the housing market.... Continue Reading »
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Democrats Put Obama In The Friend Zone
MSNBC’s Chuck Todd: “At A Time When The Campaign, The Obama Campaign, Is Desperate To Have Him Seen As A Tough Leader Again, You Don’t Want To Get Rolled By Your Own Party.” ... Continue Reading »
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Par For The Course
“The President’s Visit On Wednesday Starts At A Small Business, The Contract Manufacturer WestStar Precision, Based In Holly Springs.”... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: PRIEBUS OP-ED: Solyndra Represents Stimulus Failure
“As President Barack Obama takes to the road to sell his Stimulus II, troubling news about the last stimulus continues to break. The House Energy and Commerce oversight subcommittee Wednesday begins its investigation of Solyndra, the stimulus-funded solar energy company that recently declared bankruptcy. The company, which laid off 1,100 workers after its sudden demise, once looked like the poster-child of stimulus success.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Contradictions In Jobs Debate…
Writing about President Obama’s campaign for Stimulus 2, The Associated Press caught three contradictions coming out of the White House:... Continue Reading »
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The Obama’s Job Act
“President Barack Obama Will Visit The Politically Important State Of Ohio On Tuesday To Continue Selling His Job-Creation Plan.” ... Continue Reading »
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Broken Promise On Poverty
February 17, 2009: President Obama Said That The Stimulus Bill Would Lift Two Million Americans Out Of Poverty. OBAMA: “And it's a plan that rewards responsibility, lifting 2 million Americans from poverty by ensuring that anyone who works hard does not have to raise a child below the poverty line. So as a whole, this plan will help poor and working Americans pull themselves into the middle class in a way we haven't seen in nearly 50 years.” ... Continue Reading »
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Remember When Obama Used To Talk Differently About The Economy…
May 19, 2011: President Says “The Economy Is Now Recovered.” PRESIDENT OBAMA: “And as Debbie mentioned, because of the actions we took, the economy is now recovered; it’s growing again.”... Continue Reading »
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Off The Mark
Today, the Obama White House is touting the analysis of economist Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics, which predicts that Obama’s new $447 billion stimulus bill will add 1.9 million jobs and lower unemployment by one percent. While that would certainly be welcome news, it is worth recalling that in July 2010, Mark Zandi and Alan Blinder penned an analysis of the stimulus titled “How The Great Recession Was Brought To An End.” If the Great Recession was actually bought to an end, we obviously would not be discussing another massive stimulus package. As you can see below, the predictions they made then were in some cases twice as optimistic as what has actually occurred.... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About Obama’s New Stimulus
The Detroit News: “President Barack Obama's much-anticipated plan for putting Americans back to work turns out to be a scaled-down version of his original stimulus package, which is well on its way to becoming one of the most monumental economic policy failures in the nation's history.” ... Continue Reading »
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FACT CHECK: Daley Shifting The Blame
This morning on NBC’s Today Show, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley was asked about President Obama’s comment to Matt Lauer in 2009 that he had three years to turn the economy around or he faced the prospect of becoming a one-term president. Daley implies that the president should no longer be held to his own standard because the economy turned out to be “much worse than anyone thought.” Unfortunately, as you can see below, President Obama knew exactly what he was taking on. ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! September 8th Flashback
Exactly One Year Ago, Obama Said, “I’ve Proposed A 6-Year Infrastructure Plan That Would Start Putting Americans To Work Right Away.” OBAMA: “So this week, I've proposed a 6-year infrastructure plan that would start putting Americans to work right away.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama’s Economic Policies: Keep Your Fingers Crossed
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): "It stemmed the bleeding for a short period, but it didn't turn the tide …. For anything less than that, you just have to keep your fingers crossed that it's the right thing at the right moment." ... Continue Reading »
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Applaud, Don’t Attack America’s Job Creators
President Obama’s campaign manager Jim Messina is “offended.” He’s offended that successful businessmen, America’s job creators, disagree with the direction Obama has taken this country. ... Continue Reading »
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The Company You Keep
It was reported yesterday that Maryland Governor O'Malley "will attend the joint session of Congress as a guest of President Obama." Given their record on jobs and the economy, it is no surprise that the two will be sharing this special evening together as President Obama decides to give another speech on the economy and offer no concrete plans to create jobs or help our economy. ... Continue Reading »
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Democrats’ Problem With Real Economic Data
The DNC attempts to conduct economic analysis in their pre-buttal to tonight’s GOP presidential primary debate at the Reagan Library, claiming that cutting our $1.3 trillion deficit, capping spending, and balancing the budget would cost 9.5 million jobs. The Democrats claim their “analysis” is valid because it is based on the “conservative Romer-Bernstein rule of thumb that equates 1 percent of GDP to 1 million jobs.”... Continue Reading »
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An Important Note On White House Stats…
The Obama White House is known for throwing out a lot of statistical claims about the apparent “success” of their policies. One such claim we are all familiar with is that 95 percent of working families received a tax cut under the $825 billion stimulus. Pressed recently to back up this claim with validation, the White House pointed to an outside report. Contacted by The Washington Post, one of the report co-authors said their source was actually an Obama White House fact sheet. In the coming days, we’re going to hear a lot of facts and figures from the White House. Whether its “saved” or “created” or “received”, just know that the Obama White House’s outside validation may just end up being the Obama White House after all.... Continue Reading »
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Lowered Expectations
“But As A Tool To Make Things Happen — To Move Legislation, To Advance Foreign Policy Agendas, Or To Achieve Compromise On Tough Issues — The Speeches By Mr. Obama Have Struggled To Accomplish Their Tasks.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases New “Sound Familiar?” Web Video
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new web video entitled ‘Sound Familiar?’ to reinforce its targeted battleground radio ads ahead of President Obama’s latest ‘pivot to jobs’ speech this Thursday. The web video documents the past two and a half years of President Obama claiming to ‘pivot,’ ‘focus’ and ‘prioritize’ jobs—all while unemployment stagnated and the economy deteriorated. The web video can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/pFB15F... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Labor Flip Flops
Yesterday, Obama Condemned “Right To Work Laws.” “So when I hear some of these folks trying to take collective bargaining rights away, trying to pass so-called ‘right to work’ laws for private sector workers … that really mean the right to work for less and less and less -- when I hear some of this talk I know this is not about economics. This is about politics.”... Continue Reading »
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President Zero
Bureau Of Labor Statistics: “Nonfarm Payroll Employment Was Unchanged (0) In August, And The Unemployment Rate Held At 9.1 Percent, The U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics Reported Today.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the August Unemployment Numbers
“Today’s unemployment numbers are another painful reminder that America still awaits economic leadership from President Obama. He spent his summer fundraising and golfing, promising to lay out a jobs plan only after his Martha’s Vineyard vacation—all while nearly 14 million Americans remained jobless."... Continue Reading »
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No Coincidence
“President Obama Will Address A Joint Session Of Congress On Sept. 8 To Lay Out His Plan For Jobs And The Economy, The White House Announced Wednesday Night.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on Obama’s Politically Motivated “Jobs” Speech
The Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the president’s politically motivated ‘jobs’ speech next Wednesday.... Continue Reading »
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It Wasn’t Me, America!
“The President Appears To Consider Himself Immune From Error And Asserts The Fault Always Lies Elsewhere …” ... Continue Reading »
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White House Scrambles on Jobs Plan
After promising to present a jobs plan after his Vineyard vacation, we still don’t have a date, time or any details about said jobs plan. Now, news out of the White House is that they are scrambling to put the plan together and there is division in the West Wing as the clock continues to tick and millions of Americans remain without jobs.... Continue Reading »
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Deja Vu All Over Again
“President Barack Obama Said Monday He Would Unveil Proposals Next Week Aimed At Spurring Job Growth In Part Through Infrastructure Improvements.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! August 30th Flashback
President Obama: “And that's why my administration remains focused every single day on pushing this economy forward, repairing the damage that's been done to the middle class over the past decade and promoting the growth we need to get our people back to work. So, as Congress prepares to return to session, my economic team is hard at work in identifying additional measures that could make a difference in both promoting growth and hiring in the short term and increasing our economy's competitiveness in the long term; steps like extending the tax cuts for the middle class, that are set to expire this year, redoubling our investment in clean energy and R&D, rebuilding more of our infrastructure for the future, further tax cuts to encourage businesses to put their capital to work creating jobs here in the United States. And I'll be addressing these proposals in further detail in the days and weeks to come.” ... Continue Reading »
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Democrat Congressman: Geithner Needs To Go
Democrat discontent is growing with one Democrat Congressman now saying that Timothy Geithner needs to go.... Continue Reading »
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Then And Now: Mile High, Still Just An Inch Deep
THEN: OBAMA: “And That's To Be Expected, Because If You Don't Have Any Fresh Ideas, Then You Use Stale Tactics To Scare Voters. If You Don't Have A Record To Run On, Then You Paint Your Opponent As Someone People Should Run From. You Make A Big Election About Small Things.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Union Problems
President Barack Obama faces waning enthusiasm from union members as he prepares for his 2012 re- election bid, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said. “It will be more challenging this time than it was last time to motivate our members,” Trumka, 61, said in an interview today at Bloomberg’s offices in Washington. Trumka, head of the largest U.S. labor organization, said union members are frustrated by “wasted energy” in Washington on issues that he said don’t help workers: “hysteria” about the federal deficit, a White House review of regulations and Obama’s support for free-trade agreements.... Continue Reading »
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Promise Big
3,500,000 Jobs – Saved Or Created By Stimulus: In February 2009, Obama Predicted That The Stimulus Would Save Or Create 3.5 Million Jobs. “And tonight, I am grateful that this Congress delivered, and pleased to say that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is now law. Over the next two years, this plan will save or create 3.5 million jobs. More than 90% of these jobs will be in the private sector – jobs rebuilding our roads and bridges; constructing wind turbines and solar panels; laying broadband and expanding mass transit.” ... Continue Reading »
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Summer Of Liberal Discontent
Democrats “Increasingly Anxious” About Obama’s Failure On The Economy. “With President Obama’s reelection on the line, Democrats are increasingly anxious about what they see as his failure to advance a coherent and muscular strategy for addressing the nation’s economic ills.”... Continue Reading »
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Debunking Obama’s Myths: Controlling Washington
“But There Are Things That We Do Have Control Over. And The Biggest Challenge We Have Is In Washington. There’s Nothing Wrong With Our Country, But There’s A Lot Wrong With Our Politics Right Now.”... Continue Reading »
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State Of Disappointment
In July, 28 States Saw Unemployment Rate Increases And 19 States Lost Jobs. ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Liberal Economist Jeffrey Sachs Says Obama Never Had A Plan
Jeffrey Sachs: “So we’re almost three years into this administration and there’s never been a plan and that’s what everybody feels. The president didn’t lead. He waited. The quintessential image sadly of the administration that I supported and hoped for much better is the president waiting by the phone to hear what Congress calls to tell him. It doesn’t work in this country that way, it’s not a matter that it’s August, it’s a matter that it’s August 2011. So we’ve been drifting for a very long time and we’ve been drifting down now. And we had a short term plan that failed. A short term stimulus that was supposed to get the economy back on track but it failed. And now we have nothing behind it. And we have no agreements and no leadership and frankly, I do think it’s pretty odd the president’s on vacation right now. Normally, I wouldn’t care about such things, but the world markets are in deep crisis. It’s no joke, this isn’t just an August up and down little blip, this is a very serious situation. ” ... Continue Reading »
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Right Diagnosis, Wrong Prescription
“When you took office, you said if I don’t have this done in three years then it's going to be a one-term proposition, meaning you’re going to be a one term president. Do you remember that?”... Continue Reading »
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Majorly Short On Results
The New York Times’ Helene Cooper: “I gotta say Chuck, that tone in your voice sounds like you've heard this all before. I think –they've tried this so many times, I wish I had a dollar for every time I had written a story that said the White House is shifting to jobs, jobs, jobs.” ... Continue Reading »
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Stimu-less In Seattle
“Last Year, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn Announced The City Had Won A Coveted $20 Million Federal Grant To Invest In Weatherization.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Obama Ag Sec Says More Food Stamps Means More Jobs
Wes Moore: “Mr. Secretary, good morning. Many people don't know that actually food stamps fall under the Department of Agriculture. And a report was just released that nearly 1 in 7 Americans now are currently on food stamps. What strategies -- what's being done right now and being done going forward that is really addressing poverty and the poor within the country and bringing some alleviation to those kinds of numbers?”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches New Web Video, Radio Ads In Response To Obama’s Taxpayer-Funded Bus Tour
The Republican National Committee (RNC) today launched the "Obama Debt-End Tour" campaign highlighting Obama's economic failures with an event featuring RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and MNGOP Chairman Tony Sutton in Cannon Falls, MN, the first site of Obama's campaign bus tour. The RNC campaign will include a web video and 60 second state specific radio spots to air in the three states President Obama will be visiting – Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois – reminding voters of the negative impact the President’s policies have had on those states’ economies. Links to all of the ads can be found below:... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Press Conference Call With RNC Chairman Priebus & MI GOP Chairman Schostak
“The President’s stop today is telling, especially since just days ago the White House and the Democrats in Congress said that they were ready to pivot to jobs. And this is what they’ve been apparently trying to do for two years and haven’t had much luck. But yesterday when the markets dropped 500 points, the only news out of the White House was a campaign lunch, number one; and number two, juicy details about the Obama family vacation.... Continue Reading »
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Dead Batteries
“On Thursday, August 11, The President Will Travel To Holland, Michigan, To Tour The Johnson Controls Inc. Advanced Battery Facility.” ... Continue Reading »
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Whatever Happened To “Give It To Me”?
FLASHBACK - Obama: “My administration has a job to do as well. That job is to get this economy back on its feet. That's my job, and it's a job I gladly accept. I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, ‘Well this is Obama's economy.’ That's fine. Give it to me. My job is to solve problems, not to stand on the sidelines and carp and gripe. So, I welcome the job. I want the responsibility." ... Continue Reading »
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“I Expect To Be Judged…”
“On Tuesday, The President Will Visit Interstate Moving Services In Springfield, Virginia, To Announce First Of Their Kind Fuel Efficiency Standards For Work Trucks, Buses, And Other Heavy Duty Vehicles.”... Continue Reading »
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The Reviews Are In, And They’re Not Good
The reviews out after the President’s speech yesterday are considerably rough as the Dow fell 600 points and Obama clearly failed to reassure the markets or present a plan to turn the economy around. What Team Obama is surely watching even closer than the markets is his political future headed into 2012 and judging by these headlines – “Obama’s Jobs-Message Problem” and “The Ever-Present President (And Why It’s Not Working)” – they have to be worried.... Continue Reading »
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Flight Risks
"‘I Just Feel Bad The President Has To Stay There.’ — Outgoing White House Economic Adviser Austan Goolsbee On Leaving D.C.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on President Obama’s Latest ‘Pivot’ to Jobs Speech
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement in response to President Obama’s latest ‘pivot’ to jobs speech:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the July jobs report:... Continue Reading »
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Earth to Jan Schakowsky
Apparently Illinois’ dismal economy and President Obama’s failed economic policies have Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and the Democratic Party a bit flustered. It’s understandable considering the president’s home state has lost 91,200 jobs since the stimulus passed but that’s no excuse to hastily issue a statement riddled with inaccuracies. Since she even confuses IL GOP Chairman Pat Brady with state Sen. Bill Brady in her statement – here are a few facts to help bring Congresswoman Schakowsky and the Democratic National Committee back to reality. ... Continue Reading »
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#OBAMAJOBSFAIL: “How Many Pivots Until You’re Called For Traveling”
In case you missed, please find below some of the coverage of the President’s most recent “pivot” to jobs. As MSNBC’s Chuck Todd said earlier today, “I feel like my head is spinning.”... Continue Reading »
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A Year After Geithner’s Op-Ed, Where Is The Recovery?
Geithner: The White House’s Actions Have Put The Economy On The Road To Recovery. “The recession that began in late 2007 was extraordinarily severe, but the actions we took at its height to stimulate the economy helped arrest the freefall, preventing an even deeper collapse and putting the economy on the road to recovery.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Democrat Senator Says PA Has Mixed View Of Obama Because Of The Economy
Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA): "I think Pennsylvania right now has kind of a mixed point of view about the president and I think that’s a result of mostly where we are on the economy." ... Continue Reading »
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Pivoting In Circles
THEN – DECEMBER 2009: Politico’s Playbook: “SIREN: White House Plans 'Very Hard Pivot To Jobs' Next Month.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Secretary of Labor Says Obama’s Done Everything He Can On Jobs
CNBC’s Melissa Lee: “The past couple of times we have talked to you Madam Secretary, you have been pretty adamant that you believe that the U.S. economy, specifically the jobs market, would gain traction going into the second half of the year, that we are on a path of improvement. Given the jobs report we just got, can you still say that?... Continue Reading »
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Pivoting In Circles
NOW – AUGUST 2011: Politico’s Playbook: “DEMS PLAN PIVOT TO JOBS.” ... Continue Reading »
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Stimulus Watch: Democrat Senator Says Stimulus Fell Short
Fox’s Greta Van Susteren: “If the economy were roaring I suspect this would be less of a problem because there would be more revenues going in to it and I think people would feel more optimistic that we are on the right path.”... Continue Reading »
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Missing The Mark
“Though The Obama Administration Pitched Stimulus Projects As ‘Shovel-Ready,’ Only Half Of Palm Beach County's 12 Road Projects Were Complete Entering July …”... Continue Reading »
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On The Last Official Day Of NASA Shuttle Program, Carney Appears To Be On Another Planet
Jay Carney: “The economy is vastly improved from what it was when Obama took over.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! White House Claims Economy Has “Vastly Improved” Since Obama Took Office
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: “Well, two things remain uncontestably true. The economy is vastly improved from what it was when Barack Obama was sworn into office as President.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on Cut, Cap and Balance
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today following the passage of Cut, Cap and Balance in the House of Representatives:... Continue Reading »
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Obama White House Called Out For “Programmed Answer” On The Economy
On NBC’s Meet The Press, host David Gregory played a clip of President Obama from July 14, 2009 saying his job was to “get this economy back on its feet.” Obama said it’s a job he gladly accepted and even declared, “Give it to me.”... Continue Reading »
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Millions Of Foreclosures With A Million More To Come
“The Number Of U.S. Homes That Received Foreclosure Filings Rose In June For The First Time In Three Months …”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Launches Second ‘Change Direction’ Television Ad
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released its second television ad today as part of a month-long “Change Direction” economic messaging campaign highlighting President Obama’s failed economic leadership. The RNC will go on offense in Obama’s backyard, airing the ad on cable and broadcast in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire – states that went for the Democrat Presidential nominee in both 2004 and 2008. Despite going blue in previous presidential elections, Barack Obama would be ill-advised to take them for granted next year due to his abysmal economic record and recent GOP victories. The second ad can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/p1qK8u... Continue Reading »
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The Most Successful Fundraising-Not-Focused-On-The-Economy President Ever
JOB SEARCH: While Obama Was Jetting Around The Country On Air Force One In The Past Quarter, 61,000 Americans Gave Up Looking For Work.... Continue Reading »
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Obama By The Numbers
In Response To The Facts About Obama’s Dismal Economic Record, Geithner Called The Statistics “Ridiculous.” NBC’S DAVID GREGORY: “You talk about what's good for the economy. A lot of this discussion about debt is ultimately to free up space for jobs to be created. It's not happening. People are still out of work. Here's the chart of the President's economic record. This is based on government information, the Treasury Department, U.S. Bureau Of Labor Stats – unemployment 7.3% on Inauguration Day, up to 9.2%. with latest report, up 26%. You see the debt figures up 35%.” SEC. GEITHNER: “David, let me just say, that's a ridiculous table.” ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the June Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding the June unemployment numbers:... Continue Reading »
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Politico: Say What? Plouffe: It’s About Vision, Not Jobs
Message discipline? President Obama emerged from the Oval Office under cloudy skies Friday morning to declare that "what matters most" to himself and Americans is getting the economy back on track – including job creation.... Continue Reading »
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“Wow. Dismal.”
The New York Times’ David Leonhardt: “The Recovery Has Stalled Again. Only 18k Jobs Added In June And 25k In May. Both Far Below Population Growth.” ... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying: Today’s “Terrible” Report Shows Obama’s Economy Has “Ground To A Halt”
The New York Times: “Job Growth Falters Badly, Clouding Hope for Recovery” ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Highlights From Press Conference Call With Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)
“This is obviously something that is very important to all of us in Indiana and us as Hoosiers in talking about the next presidential election. And we have been actually privileged to see two different forms of leadership with Governor Daniels and a general assembly that has been aggressively pursuing pro-job creation, a pro-job creation agenda, that has actually helped Indiana be a bright spot in the Midwest …... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Another Top Obama Adviser Says High Unemployment Doesn’t Matter
Obama Senior Adviser David Plouffe: “The average American does not view the economy through the prism of GDP or unemployment rates or even monthly jobs numbers.”... Continue Reading »
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Research Note: Obama’s Economists Downgrade Their Stimulus
You may have missed the Council of Economic Advisors’ (CEA) quarterly report on the stimulus that was released as part of Friday’s news dump from the White House but there were a few key factoids that should not go unnoticed. Buried in the report is the fact that with $666 billion spent so far, Obama’s CEA, the Congressional Budget Office and Moody’s Mark Zandi have all downgraded their assessment of the stimulus’ effect on jobs. In the third quarter of 2010, the CEA said the stimulus “saved or created” 2.68 million jobs. Today, in the first quarter of 2011, the CEA has reduced that number to 2.39 million “saved or created.” It seems that the White House projections are going in the wrong direction and despite the administration’s models of “saved or created”, the fact is that 1.8 million jobs have been lost since the stimulus passed in February 2009 according to BLS. See the full breakdown from RNC Research below:... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Top Obama Senior Advisor David Plouffe Says “Of Course” Obama Owns The Economy
Since President Obama Took Office, The Nation Has Lost 2.5 Million Jobs. ... Continue Reading »
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White House Throws Schumer Under The Bus
Sen. Schumer’s latest ‘extreme’ talking point has been accusing Republicans of stifling the economy for political gain. That couldn’t be further from the truth with numerous jobs bills passed by the House sitting idle in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Perhaps so far from the truth that even the White House had to throw him under the bus? Watch:... Continue Reading »
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Bring In The Reinforcements: President Obama Not Making Friends In Michigan
After attempting to claim success for the auto industry recovery in campaign stops in Detroit and Toledo, President Obama is now sending in Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to clean up after he skirted Michigan’s senior senator and announced new regulations that could add up to $3,500 to the cost of a new car. ... Continue Reading »
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Regulation Nation
Obama Wants To Increase The Cost Of Cars By Increasing Fuel Economy Standards. “The Obama administration may require auto makers to roughly double the average fuel economy of their car and light truck fleets from current levels to 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025. White House officials outlined the plan to auto industry officials last week, said two people familiar with the matter, setting off a fight among auto makers, environmentalists and others.” ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! ObamaCare Was A Distraction To The “Jobs Problem”
Former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA): “I agree with that and I think it was an important thing to do but it had a huge cost as it spun out. Because first of all, it was… it sopped up all the brain cells for a year while other problems festered. And I think, I don’t know that we would be farther along with the jobs problem but it is the huge problem and it’s going to be the motivator for a lot of voters in 2012. That was one and two I think because the product was partisan, its acceptance, and Vin’s right, it’s being challenged everywhere has been very tough.” ... Continue Reading »
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Made In America?
In another example of President Obama’s campaign double-talk, the Campaigner-In-Chief says he wants manufacturing products to be stamped “Made In America.”... Continue Reading »
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After Taking Credit For Auto Recovery, Obama Wants New Regulations
Just weeks after making a stop in Toledo, Ohio to take credit for the auto industry recovery, President Obama is looking to pile new regulations on an already struggling auto industry. Looks like just another instance of President Obama saying one thing and doing another. ... Continue Reading »
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Visiting A Boeing Supplier In A Right To Work State
It might be a mere coincidence but it’s worth noting the irony that President Obama is visiting a plant located in Iowa – a right to work state – that supplies Boeing while at the same time his National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is trying to shut down a Boeing plant in South Carolina, another right to work state. With that being said, President Obama has still not said where he stands on the NLRB action despite the fact that his own nominee to be Commerce Secretary said the Obama administration lawsuit was wrong... Continue Reading »
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Obama Pitted Against PA
“Now Comes President Barack Obama, Scheduled To Visit Carnegie Mellon University In Pittsburgh On Friday To Detail Steps That Government, Industry And Universities Can Take To Create New Industries And New Jobs.” ... Continue Reading »
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Referendum on #Obamanomics
Charlie Cook said it best yesterday morning on The Daily Rundown when he said 2012 will be a referendum on the economy. Two new polls out today show why that isn’t good news for President Obama.... Continue Reading »
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Reuse, Recycle, Resell
Fearing Their Jobs Are At Stake, Democrats Are Searching For A “New Agenda Aimed At Job Creation.” “Senate Democrats are beginning to fear that the country’s increasingly dim economic outlook will cost them their seats in 2012 and are trying to craft a new agenda aimed at spurring job creation.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! NLRB Lawsuit Against Boeing “Not The Right Judgment”
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: “Let me just ask one last question, and that is, you’re obviously a member of the Boeing board? … And you’ve made a very good statement about regulatory excess. Do you think the stretch that the NLRB is making to try to keep Boeing from choosing where it manufactures its products is the overreach of regulation?”... Continue Reading »
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In Case You Missed It: Flight Risk For Boeing
The opening of a manufacturing plant with nearly 1,000 jobs should be cause for celebration. But Boeing Co.’s $1 billion facility in South Carolina has met a different, less welcome response.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! White House Chief Of Staff Gets Earful From Business Community
White House Chief Of Staff Bill Daley: "Sometimes You Can’t Defend The Indefensible." “One by one, exasperated executives stood to air their grievances on environmental regulations and stalled free-trade deals. And Daley, the former banker tasked with building ties with industry, found himself looking for the right balance between empathy and defending his boss. At one point, the room erupted in applause when Massachusetts utility executive Doug Starrett, his voice shaking with emotion, accused the administration of blocking construction on one of his facilities to protect fish, saying government ‘throws sand into the gears of progress.’ Daley said he did not have many good answers, appearing to throw up his hands in frustration at what he called ‘bureaucratic stuff that’s hard to defend.’ ‘Sometimes you can’t defend the indefensible,’ he said.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On President Obama’s Failed “Recovery Summer”
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today on the one year anniversary of President Obama’s failed “Recovery Summer”:... Continue Reading »
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Obama Puts Union Bosses Before Job Creators
Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC): Obama Is “Killing Jobs, He’s Killing The Economy And The People Are Very Smart And They See That.” “The people of this state don’t want a President that’s going to go in the opposite direction of what the people think. And I think he is trying very hard to show his power, but in the process of doing that that he’s killing jobs, he’s killing the economy and the people are very smart and they see that.” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Releases “Economic Turnaround?” Web Video
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a video entitled “Economic Turnaround?” after DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz claimed President Obama has turned the economy around despite 9.1 percent unemployment and an economy taking a turn for the worse. The video can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81LNYY25A9Y.... Continue Reading »
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5 Questions For Obama
1. On May 19th You Said That “The Economy Is Now Recovered.” Most Americans Disagree, With Fifty Seven Percent Of Americans Saying An Economic Recovery Has Not Begun, And Experts Raising The Possibility Of A Double Dip Recession. With All Of The Terrible Economic Data That Has Come To Light Over The Past Few Weeks How Can You Honestly Say That The Economy Is Recovering? Why Should Americans Give You A Second Chance If This Is Your Idea Of A Recovered Economy? ... Continue Reading »
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For Barack Obama and His Union Bosses, Not All Jobs Are Created Equal
This week Congressional Republicans are scheduled to hold hearings over a brazen assault on private industry by President Obama’s labor union committee, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB, which is controlled by Democrats, filed a lawsuit attempting to prevent Boeing from building its new line of planes in Right-to-Work South Carolina that would have created 1,000 new manufacturing jobs in one of the states hardest hit by the Obama Economy. With national unemployment ticking up to 9.1 percent and long term joblessness at record levels, one might think President Obama would jump at the opportunity to boost job creation before an election that will be a referendum on his handling of the economy. Not so. Unfortunately when it comes to Barack Obama and his union bosses, not all jobs are created equal.... Continue Reading »
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“Cree Chip, China Heart”
“Cree, The LED Light Company Based In The Triangle, Will Host President Barack Obama On Monday, The White House Says. Obama Will Tour The Company And Make Remarks To Workers At Cree.” ... Continue Reading »
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“Not As Shovel Ready As We Expected”
Obama “Realized Too Late That ‘There’s No Such Thing As Shovel-Ready Projects …’” “[M]r. Obama reflects on his presidency, admitting that he let himself look too much like 'the same old tax-and-spend Democrat,' realized too late that 'there's no such thing as shovel-ready projects’…” ... Continue Reading »
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Does Obama Agree He’s Turned the Economy Around?
As the President heads to North Carolina where unemployment at 9.7 percent is higher than the national average, does Barack Obama agree with Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s assessment that they’ve been able to “turn this economy around?”... Continue Reading »
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“Fantasy Land”
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus: “[T]he Chairwoman's living in fantasy land. We know that the facts are the facts and we can't get away from that, and Barack Obama’s defenseless to the truth on what's going on in the American economy. … This President has been a disaster to this economy, and that's why when you ask Americans whether or not they're better off today than they were three or four years ago, they say no.” ... Continue Reading »
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MTP Facts On Debbie Wasserman Schultz #1
The Associated Press: “Employers Added 54,000 Jobs In May, Fewest In 8 Months; Unemployment Rate Rose To 9.1 Pct.” ... Continue Reading »
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Conditional Employment
“Obama Will Take A Quick Trip To Alexandria, Va., To ‘Highlight The Importance Of Training And Preparing Our Workforce To Compete For Manufacturing Jobs Across The Nation,’ The White House Announced.” ... Continue Reading »
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“Sounding Very Much Like A Used Car Salesman”
The Washington Post’s Fact Checker Said Everything Obama Claims “Needs An Asterisk Just Like The Fine Print In That Too-Good-To-Be-True Car Loan”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Housing Bust
PROMISE: President Obama Promised That His Housing Program Would Prevent 7 to 9 Million Families From Foreclosure. “And we will pursue the housing plan I'm outlining today. And through this plan, we will help between 7 and 9 million families restructure or refinance their mortgages so they can afford—avoid foreclosure.”... Continue Reading »
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Broader Trends
CEA Chair Austan Goolsbee: “What You Want To Look At Are What Are The Recent Trends. Because One Month Is Not A Trend.”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the May Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding the May unemployment numbers:... Continue Reading »
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More Than Just Pennies
Obama: “And today I am proud to announce the government has been completely repaid for the investments we made under my watch by Chrysler.” ... Continue Reading »
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What’s He Been Reading?
SHOT: HUD Secretary Said His Reading Of The Data Leads Him To “Expect To Start Seeing A Sustained Recovery” In The Housing Market And Increased Home Prices. “[HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan] also said that a slight uptick in job creation and the slowing pace of foreclosures should lead to an increase in home prices after drastic declines brought on by the bursting of the real estate bubble. ‘My reading of the data and where we are is I’d expect to start seeing a sustained recovery later this year, not next year,’ Donovan said. ‘But obviously there are lots of variables.’”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s “Grim Numbers”
The New York Times: “The Grim Numbers Tell An Unavoidable Truth: The Economy Is Not Growing Nearly Fast Enough To Dent Unemployment.”... Continue Reading »
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Hope Is Not A Home
Among the bevy of disappointing economic news in the last 48 hours, Standard & Poor reported that the Home Price Index dropped to its lowest level since 2002. This news confirms that the nation’s housing market is indeed in a double-dip. The driving force behind this renewed decline is the effect that millions of foreclosed homes are having on the market. Last month, 37 percent of all homes sold were distressed properties at some stage in the foreclosure process.... Continue Reading »
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While You Were Away…
“The Latest Economic Numbers Have Not Been Good.” “The latest economic numbers have not been good. Jobless claims rose last week, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Another report showed that economic growth at the start of the year was no faster than the Commerce Department initially reported — “a real surprise,” said Ian Shepherdson of High Frequency Economics.” ... Continue Reading »
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“The Boomerang Generation”
“Some Are Calling The Newest College Graduates The ‘Boomerang Generation,’ As A Recent Poll By Consulting Firm Twentysomething, Inc. Found As Many As 85 Percent Of New Graduates Are Coming Home.” ... Continue Reading »
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5 Ways (Not) To Create Jobs
The Arizona Republic: “In An Era Of Anemic Job Growth, The NLRB's Attacks Upon Boeing And The States Will Only Generate Greater Uncertainty And Greater Reluctance By Private Industry To Make The Enormous Investments Necessary To Create Jobs.” ... Continue Reading »
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Fixing The Deck
“‘They’ve Got To Start Placing Their Bets On America,’ Mr. Obama Said Of U.S. Companies … ‘Now’s The Time For Them To Start Betting On American Workers And American Products.’”... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the April Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding the April unemployment numbers.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Economic Doldrums
The Latest “Jobs Report Has More Bad News Than Good News.” ... Continue Reading »
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House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) Delivers Weekly Republican Address
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following weekly Republican address. The address is available in both audio and video format and is embargoed until 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, April 2, 2011.... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On The March Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding the March unemployment numbers:... Continue Reading »
Research
Stimulus Watch: More Stimulus Funds Mismanaged, Wasted
Washington, D.C., “Spent Hundreds Of Millions Of [Stimulus] Dollars Without Being Able To Demonstrate Any Significant Improvement In The City’s Jobs Outlook.” “Despite receiving more than $885 million in federal economic stimulus funds since 2009, the D.C. government — whose residents face one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation — cannot say how many jobs it actually created for those who live in the District. Most of the money has been spent, and data suggest that overall regional job growth did occur as a result of the massive infusion of capital. But a review by The Washington Times of figures provided by D.C. officials shows that the city spent hundreds of millions of dollars without being able to demonstrate any significant improvement in the city’s jobs outlook.” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On The February Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today.... Continue Reading »
Research
An Anniversary of Failure
$46 Trillion: Amount Of Spending Contained In Obama’s Latest Budget Over Ten Years ... Continue Reading »
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In Case You Missed It: Chairman Priebus Op-ed: Happy Stimulus Day
“Two years ago today, President Obama signed into law a "stimulus package" that his administration promised would keep unemployment under 8 percent. What has been the result of nearly $1 trillion spent on the so-called "stimulus?" Twenty-one months of unemployment at or above 9 percent, 2.6 million jobs lost, unsustainable budget deficits and an ever-growing national debt …... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On President Obama’s Visit To Michigan
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding President Obama’s visit to Marquette, MI:... Continue Reading »
Research
Obama’s Friend Request
Obama “Has Pressed Forward On Hundreds Of New Mandates, While Also Stepping Up Enforcement Of Rules” In “A New Age Of Regulation.” “Over the last year, the Obama administration has pressed forward on hundreds of new mandates, while also stepping up enforcement of rules by increasing the ranks of inspectors and imposing higher fines for violations. A new age of regulation is well under way in Washington ...” ... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On The January Unemployment Numbers
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement today regarding the January unemployment numbers:... Continue Reading »
Research
Spent Agenda
Obama To Call For More Stimulus Spending. “President Barack Obama will call for new government spending on infrastructure, education and research in his State of the Union address Tuesday, sharpening his response to Republicans in Congress who are demanding deep budget cuts, people familiar with the speech said.” ... Continue Reading »
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