I usually don't either blame or credit presidents for the economic situation. Mainly what happens is beyond their control. But this time I think it may be a little different. Obama's taken some steps some other presidents would be afraid to go. He's taken some political risks, in other words, which appear to be paying off. Should he get more than normal credit for the recovery?
The stimulus saved us from another Great Depression, so both Obama and the Democrats and Republicans who voted for it deserve kudos.
The stimulus saved the country from another Great Depression.
When the economy is in a deflationary spiral, the government MUST be the demand of last resort. Even the Republicans realized that. That is why so many of them voted for the stimulus.
Oh, I forgot to mention....the stock market has doubled in the last few years.