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Are We Better off Now Than We Were Four Years Ago?

Steelangel 凸 Metal Up 凸 2012/09/17 22:29:06

A question has been put forward that has the Obama administration struggling to answer. “Are we better off now than we were four years ago?” What seems like a simple question that is asked of any politician seeking re-election seems to be a stumbling block for President Obama and his campaign. Over the next few months the campaign will try to craft and spin an answer to that question while ignoring the reality. Here are just a few of the facts that should not be overlooked.

National Debt
2009: 10.6 Trillion
Now: 16 Trillion
Treasurydirect.gov

Food Stamps
2009: 32.2 million people enrolled
Now: 46.2 million people enrolled
Bloomberg.com

Unemployment
2009: 7.8%
Now: 8.3%
bls.gov

Median Household Income
2009: $54,983
Now: $50,964
forbes.com

Gas Prices
2009: $1.85
Now: $3.80
Consumerreports.org
eia.gov




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  • JenSemPa 2012/09/18 01:03:22
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    I can't wait till the debates. For once, Obama will actually have to defend his record.

    Unless the liberal media people moderating the debates design them so as to help Obama avoid talking about his record.

    Oh, sorry, forgot to answer the question. No, we're definitely not better off. My husband and I are doing well, but it's not about us. It's about the country in general.

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