We’ve Heard It All Before…
Tonight, President Obama’s Empty Promises Will Again Take Center Stage
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President Obama claims that tonight’s State of the Union will focus on creating jobs, but we’ve heard that before.
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In what has become almost a yearly rite of passage, he and Democratic leaders are full of empty promises vowing to “pivot” to job creation, but they quickly become distracted with more tax and spend policies.
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With over 12 million Americans out of work, it’s not enough for Democrats to pay lip service to jobs. The American people demand action, not just words.
President Obama Said This Year’s State Of The Union Would Focus On Job Creation. “‘I’m going to be talking about making sure that we’re focused on job creation here in the United States of America,’ Obama told House Democrats at a retreat Thursday.” (David Jackson, “Obama: State Of The Union To Focus On Jobs,” USA Today, 2/8/13)
The Tennessean: “Obama Expected To Focus On Jobs, Spending In State Of The Union Speech” (Chuck Raasch, “Obama Expected To Focus On Jobs, Spending In State Of The Union Speech,” The Tennessean, 1/27/10)
The Washington Times: “Hill Democrats Set To Pivot To Job Creation” (Jennifer Haberkorn, “Hill Democrats Set To Pivot To Job Creation,” The Washington Times, 1/25/10)
The Hill: “Fresh Off Debt-Ceiling Brawl, Dems Pivot To Talk About Jobs” (Erik Wasson and Mike Lillis, “Fresh Off Debt-Ceiling Brawl, Dems Pivot To Talk About Jobs,” The Hill, 8/3/11)
San Jose Mercury News: “Obama To Focus On Jobs” (“Obama To Focus On Jobs,” San Jose Mercury News, 1/23/11)
Associated Press: “Obama Turns Focus to Job Creation” (“Obama Turns Focus to Job Creation,” Associated Press, 12/5/09)
The New York Times: “Obama Turns to Congress for Jobs Help” (Mark Landler, “Obama Turns to Congress for Jobs Help,” The New York Times, 6/1/12)
Associated Press: “Obama Turns Attention To Economy After Fundraising Push” (Jim Kuhnhenn, “Obama Turns Attention To Economy After Fundraising Push,” Associated Press, 5/11/12)
Associated Press: “Obama Presses Liberal Agenda As He Starts 2nd Term” (Julie Pace, “Obama Presses Liberal Agenda As He Starts 2nd Term,” Associated Press, 1/25/13)
Over 12.3 Million Americans Are Still Unemployed. (Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Accessed On 2/1/13)