Here is a video from July 14, 2009 where President Obama was welcoming the opportunity to get to work on the economy. “My administration has a job to do as well. That job is to get this economy back on its feet. That’s my job, and it’s a job I gladly accept. I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, “Well this is Obama’s economy.” That’s fine. Give it to me. My job is to solve problems, not to stand on the sidelines and carp and gripe. So, I welcome the job. I want the responsibility.”
How has he done? The GOP has put together a list of President Obama’s accomplishments:
$1.65 Trillion:
Projected Federal Deficit For FY2011 – Will Be The Largest In U.S. History. (OMB, 2/14/11)
$1.42 Trillion:
Federal Budget Deficit For FY2009 – Highest In U.S. History. (CBO, 10/7/10)
$1.29 Trillion:
Federal Budget Deficit For FY2010 – Second Highest In U.S. History. (CBO, 10/7/10)
44.6 Million:
Americans Receiving Food Stamps. (The Wall Street Journal, 5/31/11)
14.0 Million:
Unemployed Americans. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 7/14/11)
6.8 Million:
Foreclosure Filings Since Obama Took Office. (RealtyTrac, Accessed 7/14/11)
2.5 Million:
Jobs Lost Since Obama Took Office. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 7/14/11)
2.0 Million:
Private Sector Jobs Lost Since Obama Took Office. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 7/14/11)
1.8 Million:
Jobs Lost Since Obama’s Stimulus Was Passed. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 7/14/11)
1.59 Million:
Personal Bankruptcies In 2010. (United States Courts, 2/15/11)
9.2%:
Unemployment Rate. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accessed 7/14/11)