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The Fiscal Cliff Just Got Steeper
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentThere's less uncertainty on the political landscape. But there's now more to worry about.
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3 Things the 2012 Election Accomplished
Tweet Share on Facebook November 6, 2012 CommentFor many Americans, this year's presidential election can't end soon enough. The Politifact exposés have become tedious, the Big Bird gags aren't funny any more, and even Joe Biden's laughing gas seems to have worn off.
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Why Campaign Promises on Jobs Will Be Easy To Keep
Tweet Share on Facebook November 5, 2012 CommentIt sounds like a bold promise: Create 12 million new jobs over the next four years. But if Mitt Romney becomes president, he might be able to keep his pledge even if he does nothing special to aid the economy.
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Compared to Other Countries, U.S. Job Market Looks Pretty Good
Tweet Share on Facebook November 2, 2012 CommentThe unemployment rate is a big factor in this year's election, since no other single number reveals at a glance the strength of the economy. It now stands at 7.9 percent, which is about where it was when President Obama took office. But that's still way too high for an economy in which 12 million people remain unemployed and many more can't find the kind of full-time work they want.
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Obamanometer: Jobs Report Gives Obama a Last-Minute Lift
Tweet Share on Facebook November 2, 2012 CommentThe last jobs report before the 2012 elections has given President Obama a modest tailwind. Our Obamanometer reading is close to the highest level it's been at since we started tracking the economy's impact on the race in mid-September.
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How Hurricane Sandy Ranks Among Big Storms
Tweet Share on Facebook November 1, 2012 CommentIt certainly got plenty of press attention, given that Hurricane Sandy struck in the media establishment's backyard. But how does the storm rank when compared to other calamities?
