That's been obvious for 2 1/2 years

" Republicans may be are slowing the recovery on purpose to hurt President Obama's reelection chances in 2012, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said."

Please. If you haven't realized that Republicans have been rooting against our nation's economic recovery, then you're too fucking stupid to participate.

Not that you need more proof that Republicans are purposely slowing down the economy;

"...Republican leaders recently derided a White House proposal to offer a new temporary payroll tax break as a "gimmick" when they'd supported such measures before.  "Now, all of a sudden, they're coming out against it.  Do Republicans really oppose a tax cut for businesses that created jobs? This is sort of beyond the pale."

Republicans have always chosen their Party over our country.