ECONOMISTS FOR KERRY….A random selection of economists say that George Bush’s economic policies stink. Really. The Economist has a nice graphic and everything.
Bottom line: except for trade policy, they rate Kerry superior on everything: fiscal discipline, preparing for the baby boom retirement, healthcare costs, job creation, energy policy, and economic growth. Sounds about right to me.
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