According to
Gallup, job creation is on the rise and firings are dropping as well:
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Also,
bls.gov shows that between September 2010 and September 2011, 1,739,000. That's almost 2 million in one year. And, per the previous report I posted, those numbers increasing more each month, yeah, I'd say it is very possible he can not only match Reagan's numbers but beat them.
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As for comparing recessions, I agree that the inflation probably made it difficult for
every American, but this recession is not the same type of recession, so while some would have faired better in the 80's under Reagan, others are doing much worse. I already posted an entire article comparing the two recessions, if you recall. You're comparing the second half to a double dip recession to a recession that may double dip or may not - no one knows.