I agree with you that the view of the omnipresent president is not helpful. But I think these job numbers do point to Democratic economic policies being better for the economy and workers. The general assumption that somehow the Republicans are better on the economy than Democrats bothers me more than the prevalence of the view that the President is omnipresent.
Yes, it’s unfortunate that “the people” (say that in JVL’s Bane voice) think the president has the omnipotent power to create jobs, etc. Truly, the more unfortunate thing is that the President has A LOT of power in foreign policy however, and Trump would be an absolute effing disaster there, and people hardly think about THAT at all!
Oh, don't get me wrong - I agree that Democratic policies have been/are better for the economy. I just think the raw "so and so created this many jobs" statistic is kind of pointless statistic to tout.
The voters have shown they get their Economics education from Facebook. So, to push a narrative that Biden created this many jobs is totally within the rules of the game.
I agree with you that the view of the omnipresent president is not helpful. But I think these job numbers do point to Democratic economic policies being better for the economy and workers. The general assumption that somehow the Republicans are better on the economy than Democrats bothers me more than the prevalence of the view that the President is omnipresent.
Yes, it’s unfortunate that “the people” (say that in JVL’s Bane voice) think the president has the omnipotent power to create jobs, etc. Truly, the more unfortunate thing is that the President has A LOT of power in foreign policy however, and Trump would be an absolute effing disaster there, and people hardly think about THAT at all!
Oh, don't get me wrong - I agree that Democratic policies have been/are better for the economy. I just think the raw "so and so created this many jobs" statistic is kind of pointless statistic to tout.
Unfortunately, this is the only way to present an “apples to apples” comparison of an individual’s presidency.
Yes, individual statistics, as can Individual facts, be misleading, if other facts and statistics aren’t being considered, or deliberately omitted.
Yet, this is just one of the many quantitative factors being considered to measure economic performance between two administrations.
No one is using job growth as an indicator of an entire economic situation, or presidency.
That said, as a wise man once said, “there are lies, damn lies, and statistics”….:)
The voters have shown they get their Economics education from Facebook. So, to push a narrative that Biden created this many jobs is totally within the rules of the game.