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alc

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8. I'd guess Obama doesn't want the publicity now

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Wed Oct 10, 2012, 10:11 AM

Oct 2012

It very likely has a component that is a statistical fluke. It could be bad if they make a big deal of it now, then it goes up to 7.9 this month and really bad if it goes back to 8. If they leave it alone now and it's 7.9 (or lower) right before the election, Obama can really use that.

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How Interesting That The 8.1% UI Rate Was Pounded On For Months And ---- [View all] TheMastersNemesis Oct 2012 OP

Yep, the media is just another wing of the GOP. ywcachieve Oct 2012 #1

I don't know if they're another wing of the GOP sadbear Oct 2012 #4

People are addicted to right wing messaging. Fumesucker Oct 2012 #2

The Media Has Actually Become A Threat To National Security & Democracy TheMastersNemesis Oct 2012 #3

Have been for quit some time madokie Oct 2012 #7

good news for democrats doesn't play into the media's agenda to elect mr romney...period spanone Oct 2012 #5

Until the media is pried out of the hands of the 1%'s madokie Oct 2012 #6

I'd guess Obama doesn't want the publicity now alc Oct 2012 #8