UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE PUNTING OF RESPONSIBILITY: “Today’s shocking jobs report represents a modern record of 29 straight months with unemployment above 8 percent, and falls on the 800th day since congressional Democrats have passed a budget. This report is more proof that job creation in America is nowhere near where it needs to be for a strong recovery to occur, and that immediate action is needed to change course.” As a start, it’s probably a good idea to avoid political attacks on industries that are just starting to recover.

And maybe Obama should read this essay by Stephen Carter.