No incumbent president dating to 1956 has lost when unemployment fell over the two years leading up to his re-election contest.
And none has won when the rate rose.
Unemployment was 9.8 percent in November 2010.
Last month, eight months before Election Day, the rate was 8.2 percent.
Swing-state unemployment down, Obama's chances up - York Dispatch
And none has won when the rate rose.
Unemployment was 9.8 percent in November 2010.
Last month, eight months before Election Day, the rate was 8.2 percent.
Swing-state unemployment down, Obama's chances up - York Dispatch
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