How's he doing? On the economy, a mixed bag
Former GOP strategist Matthew Dowd said on ABC's This Week that the economy has "only worsened" since Barack Obama became president. We look at a range of economic statistics to gauge whether he's right.
By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 05:25 p.m.
Looking at unemployment, education, Obama's approval rating
We check claims from a Democrat and a Republican who appeared on ABC's "This Week.''
By Louis Jacobson :: Published on Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at 01:27 p.m.
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