Mary Burke is welcoming the Democratic Party's campaigner-in-chief to Wisconsin today. Gasp! Any second now, Pundit World will hit the fainting couch. A Democrat in a close race is willing to rally with Barack Obama? Incredible!
To the Pittypat-ish talking heads of the world, we cats say, get a grip. There are many good reasons why Burke — who has Scott Walker so worried he's openly feuding with Chris Christie and the RGA over money — is happy to welcome the President to her side. And it's not just because the Obama Administration is close to fulfilling Newt Gingrich's 2012 campaign pledge of $2.50-a-gallon gas.
Ready for the list? Courtesy of one of our favorite veteran political observers, here it is:
Economic Growth — This includes 54 consecutive months of private-sector job growth, the longest period of improvement since DOL began keeping records. The Obama economic recovery "has been better in just about every measurable way" than the recovery under the GOP's adored St. Ronnie.
Unemployment — From a high of 10.1 percent (a legacy of The Worst Person Who's Ever Lived), the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.9 percent. And take note, John Boehner: Obama's added more than 10 million new jobs.
Stock Market — With the DJIA in the high 16,000s, we cats like the look of our portfolio.
Deficit and Spending — Guess what, Republicans! The budget deficit has dropped by two-thirds since Obama took office. And spending is increasing at the lowest rate since the 1950s. If you say anything to the contrary, you're just, well, lying.
Taxes — "For the vast majority of people, tax rates are exactly where they were when Obama took office, or lower. The only people whose income taxes have gone up during Obama's Presidency are those making $400,000 a year or more." (Sorry, Willard.)
Energy — Here's where today's Gingrich-envied low gas prices come in. Thanks to improved production and higher standards for fuel efficiency, America's dependence on "Saudi sheiks" that Newtie decried in 2012 is much lower (and without a Republican in the White House).
Health — Obamacare has provided health coverage to nearly 8 million previously uninsured Americans. The ACA has helped the Medicare trust fund stabilize through 2030, with no anticipated benefit cuts. Healthcare costs are still going up, but at the slowest rates we've seen in 55 years.
War — America has "fewer soldiers, sailors and airmen in war zones than any time in over 10 years." No more 110-story skyscrapers have gone down. And the guy who masterminded the plot that Bush and Cheney ignored is dead.
See? Mary Burke is one smart cookie. We cats PURR.
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