Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

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Republicans always do? LOL!

http://money.cnn.com/2004/01/22/news/economy/nber/index.htm

"Did recession begin in 2000?

Group that dates economic cycles considers extending most recent downturn; possible boon for Bush.
January 22, 2004: 3:01 PM EST
By Mark Gongloff, CNN/Money Staff Writer

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The committee of economists that sets the dates of U.S. recessions and expansions is considering moving the starting point of the latest recession to as early as November 2000 -- which could provide some political cover for President Bush."



Now, the cost of the Iraq war and GW's spending didn't help. But GW wasn't given a booming economy either.