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Re: Polling Project: First Numbers (none / 0)

First, nice work regarding being meticulous and professional on this.

I'd like to offer two cents on the job numbers as well. Objectively, the US is creating more jobs at higher wages than any Western economy.

I don't doubt that the above numbers represent people's feeling about jobs, but by any historical measure the current situation is extraordinary for job seekers -- whether or not they actually feel that way.

Still, it's 55% positive versus 36% negative. If Democrats want to make it an issue, it will be one of perception, not reality, and the facts point to good conditions.

The negative sentiment may be more of a reflection of our high level privilege than anything...


Matt
by ORinSF on Mon Jan 30, 2006 at 12:53:05 AM EST