Stewart Acuff is former National Organizing Director for the AFL-CIO, and the most successful organizer in modern labor history. He blogs periodically. Check out his website and new book.
7.8 percent unemployment rate just came out--lowest since January, 2009. Just before the election the unemployment rate falls below 8 percent--a huge positive economic indicator.
THIS IS GREAT FOR THE PRESIDENT.
This could change the discussion from the debate.
THIS IS THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT SINCE OBAMA TOOK OFFICE.
EXCELLENT NEWS:
--the President has successfully combatted the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
--we are out of Iraq
--he passed healthcare.
--osama bin ladin is buried at sea
--our nation has won support around the world
--President Obama is kEeping his promises
Chainsaw Jack Welch--one of America's biggest assholes--said he thinks the numbers are made up.
Much. Much left to do. Still worst inequality in American History. But this is great news for the President.
Door knock comversation starter:"Good Morning. I live over on Main St. Have you heard employment is up? And that the new healthcare law is forcing insurance companies to return excessive profits. President Obama is turning around the economic mess he inherited. "