More Americans Blame Republicans For The Economy

Earlier this week, former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) criticized President Obama for blaming the nation's economic troubles on the previous administration.  "It's childish," said Bush. "This is what children do until they mature.  They don't accept responsibility." The former governor's comments echoed other Republican leaders, who claim that Obama's policies have "failed" while averting any blame for the disastrous policies that led to the downturn. 

However, a new CNN poll shows that the American people aren't fooled by the Republican spin.  Asked which party is "more responsible for the country's current economic problems," 41 percent faulted Republicans as opposed to just 28 percent who faulted Democrats. 

The American people are exactly right. While George W. Bush left the country in economic turmoil, President Obama is steadily righting the ship.  For example, consider the following chart showing job totals per month since the beginning of the recession.