Reply #73: Its the Economy Stupid!

[Barkley]

• Ohio's total non-farm employment stood at 5,615,000 at the end of 2000, 5,372,000 in June of this year.

• Kentucky had a record 1,830,000 jobs in December 2000, but only 1,793,000 in June 2004.

• Indiana's non-farm employment stood at 2,975,000 in December 2000, 2,916,000 two months ago.

In Ohio, a swing state that is crucial to Bush's re-election prospects, as in Kentucky and Indiana, jobs have emerged as a central issue in the campaign. All three states reflect the national pattern: heavy job losses during the economic downturn, a modest recovery, but still not enough new jobs to offset the layoffs. According to data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

http://www.cincypost.com/2004/08/11/edita081104.html