The Economy is Better Now Than in September... What a Relief

 "John, 10 days ago, you said that the fundamentals of the economy are sound. . . . I just fundamentally disagree. And unless we are holding ourselves accountable day in, day out, not just when there's a crisis for folks who have power and influence and can hire lobbyists, but for the nurse, the teacher, the police officer, who, frankly, at the end of each month, they've got a little financial crisis going on."--Sen. Barack Obama, debate with Sen. John McCain, Sept. 26, 2008
 "Obama Says US Economy Sound, Reassures Investors"--headline, Associated Press, March 14, 2009