Romney's goal is to present Obama’s economic record as independent from the financial crisis. Mitt continues to blame Obama for job losses that occurred before the stimulus took effect, otherwise, they would have to contend with the fact that the economy has created 3.6 million private sector jobs under Obama, and unemployment is on a downwards slope

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Excerpts from "The American Prospect" :

"Relying on a misleading “net” tally is the only way the Romney campaign can make its core claim that Obama has been destructive for the economy."

"It’s worth noting that the Romney campaign would be in a worse position if the press were willing to evaluate its numbers."

"If Romney is able to convince Americans that he is qualified to help the economy, he’ll have an uncritical press to thank."

The American Prospect
How the Attack on Massachusetts Could Backfire
The dangers of attacking Mitt Romney's tenure as governor.
By Jamelle Bouie
May 31, 2012


How the Attack on Massachusetts Could Backfire



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