Let's see. As I write this, the market is up 123 points today at 9754, which represents a 34.6% increase from this time last year, and puts it in striking distance of its level when Bush took office.
Jobless claims are the lowest they've been in 8 months.
Jobs are being created for the first time in 8 months.
The economy grew at an annualized rate of 5% last quarter.
Even the budget deficit looks to come in some 70 billion less than expected.
In short, if it really is about the economy, then democrats are in trouble.
Posted by Rich at October 9, 2003 12:45 PM | TrackBack