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James F.'s avatar

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.

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Robert Jaffee's avatar

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”….:)

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Jennifer's avatar

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.

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