Unemployment Rate Lowest in 5 1/2 Years [BUMPED UP FROM 2006]

I said the exact same thing during the Clinton-era economic boom, and I'll say it again today. Unemployment figures are more a result of the stock market and market dynamics (energy costs being chief amongst them) than the party affiliation, hands-on tinkerings, or economic philosophy of the prevailing occupant of the White House.

Having said that, it'll be interesting to watch how the media and the opposition party handle this news which - on the surface, at least - is good news for the current administration.

you are 100% correct, IMO. Clinton took credit for the 90s, and had little to do with it.

As little as I think of Bush, the economy was not in great shape when he came into office and 9/11 did not help any.