I highly recommend this article to understand how Economy and Employment Statistics don't match people's reality

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/11/democrats-tricked-strong-economy-00203464

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

NOW Politico tells us (as if most of us didn't already know).

Q. Where were they last October, when an article like this might have made a difference?

A. They didn't want Kamala to lose.

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@Thinkerbell Exactly. I would guess they've been sitting on this article for months.

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

@SumKindaMunster

And they publish it now, as if trying to say "See, see how balanced our reporting is?" 🙄

SW-User

@SumKindaMunster I actually think you're right this time. Politico don't make things up, but this has all the hallmarks of "bury bad news" reporting.