This seems to be the most relevant stat I see. Economic growth on paper doesn't mean jack to the people still out of work. While economists will point out that 5.6% is really not that high (some even place the natural rate around 5%) the fact that it's been much lower for a decade or more will influence the perception of the man in the street.
Yeah, but if the unemployment rate is lower than the natural rate, the economy is unstable.
Doctorb, STFU. I doubt there is any rational person who will agree with everything ANY party does. Believing that Bush is the devil is as moronic as beliving that he's god. Don't be an idiot.