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Obama, Romney Trade Fire on Jobs Report

It's a 'kick in the gut' or a 'step in the right direction'

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 6, 2012 1:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – It's the first Friday of the month, which means President Obama and Mitt Romney are trading accusations about a weak jobs report:

  • Obama: The jobs growth may be tepid, but "it's a step in the right direction," he said in Ohio. "It's still tough out there," but returning Republicans to power will only make things worse. Of his opponent: “Mr. Romney’s … company, how he started, were called the ‘pioneers of business outsourcing.’ That’s his experience. My experience is working with workers and management to save the auto industry. I’ll fight to save your jobs.” More at Politico.

  • Romney: "This kick in the gut has got to end," he said in New Hampshire. “Millions and millions of families are struggling because the president’s policies haven’t worked. The president’s policies have clearly not been successful in reigniting this economy, in putting people back to work and in opening factories across this country.” More at the Hill.

Mitt Romney speaks about job numbers Friday at Bradley's Hardware in Wolfeboro, N.H.
Mitt Romney speaks about job numbers Friday at Bradley's Hardware in Wolfeboro, N.H.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Obama kisses nine-month-old Nathan Maxwell Johnson of Youngstown, Ohio, at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, Ohio, Friday.
President Obama kisses nine-month-old Nathan Maxwell Johnson of Youngstown, Ohio, at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, Ohio, Friday.   (AP Photo / Scott R. Galvin)
President Obama gives a thumbs up as he greets the crowd after speaking at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, Ohio.
President Obama gives a thumbs up as he greets the crowd after speaking at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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ProbolyKnot
Jul 7, 2012 9:05 AM CDT
Governor Mitt Romney responds to a question about lackluster job growth during his tenure as governor: “If you are going to suggest to me that somehow the day I got elected, somehow jobs should have immediately turned around, well, that would be silly.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArRj-dQXX3Y&feature=player_embedded
LarryG
Jul 6, 2012 9:22 PM CDT
28 straight months of job growth in the private sector since the stimulus,over 4 million jobs saved or created,,,100,000 of those jobs were in manufacturing alone,,,,,republican governors laying off teachers, cops, and firemen have contributed to the high unemployment rate, so next time your house is on fire just call Mitt, Hannity, Rush, Koch assholes,,,they'll certainly piss on your house like they are pissing on the middle class.
Doctor-Zaius
Jul 6, 2012 5:20 PM CDT
 Hey GOP, allowing farmers to dump pesticide into streams and rivers is not a jobs bill! http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/12/assessing_the_truth_of_boehner.html
 

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