by | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog, Making it in America
That’s the word I’d use to describe the recent leadership of both Political Parties on American jobs, and especially factory jobs. The only development on Monday more depressing than President Obama’s trip to an outsourcing manufacturer in North Carolina was the...
by Bill Scher | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog
Yesterday, I proposed CNN ask the Republican presidential candidates, "Why didn't the Bush tax cuts create jobs?" CNN's debate moderator John King asked that precise question to Tim Pawlenty in last night's debate. Pawlenty had no answer. JOHN KING: Where's the proof...
by Robert Borosage | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog
Yesterday on MSNBC in a segment titled "Is Obama Too Focused On Wall Street," Robert Borosage responded to questions about the President's pursuit of campaign contributions from Wall Street, and if it necessarily has to impact our economic policy. Visit msnbc.com for...
by Bill Scher | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog, Economy
Tonight is the first Republican presidential debate with all the top contenders planning to attend. And there is only one question I want to see asked: Why didn't the Bush tax cuts create any jobs? Every candidate on tonight's debate stage not only continues to...
by Dave Johnson | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog
Today in Washington White House economic adviser Austan Goolsbee argued against efforts to boost the economy, saying that the jobs market "is on a trajectory of improvement." He was probably trying to evoke a reaction using the initials of the President's slogan...
by | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog, Economy
The sudden weakening of the economic recovery is now undermining even the stock market. As usual, however, Wall Street is worried about profits and a possible double-dip recession. But what the press and the Obama administration have not adequately taken up is how...
