President Joe Biden offered a rosy assessment of the economy and the job market in particular during last week’s State of the Union address, saying that unemployment is at “50-year lows” and a “record” 15 million new jobs have been created on his watch.
But, based on a Real Clear Polling average, a majority of Americans aren’t buying the spin. Approximately 40 percent approve of Biden’s handling of the economy while 57 percent do not.
Promulgating fanciful jobs numbers is a problem both for Biden and his administration.
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
