Where Was Mark Kirk?
Since 2001, when George Bush and Mark Kirk each took office in Washington, the damage to the American economy is undeniable. Productivity by American workers grew from 2001 to 2008, yet the real income of a typical family fell by about $1,100. To paraphrase RonaldReagan: Are you better off than you were when Bush and Kirk took office?
Where was Mark Kirk when, since January 2001, we’ve lost 187,170 jobs in Illinois?
Where was Mark Kirk when from January 2001 America went from a $431 billion surplus over three budget years to February 2008 when America fell to a $734 billion deficit over three budget years?
Where was Mark Kirk when, from January 2001 to February 2008, the number of Americans living in poverty rose by 4.9 million to 38 million?
Where was Mark Kirk when, from January 2001 to February 2008, the median household income decreased by $1,100 to $48,023.
Where Was Mark Kirk?
Right by Bush’s side.
There’s a better tomorrow for America. It begins on November 4th.
