The Job Creation Score: Democrats 50, Republicans 1
Former President Bill Clinton made a bold statement at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, claiming that since the end of the Cold War in 1989, America has created about 51 million new jobs. He emphasized the disparity in job creation under Democratic and Republican presidents, stating, “What’s the score? Democrats 50, Republicans 1.”
Clinton asserted that 50 times more new jobs were generated under Democratic presidents compared to Republican presidents. Despite the seemingly unbelievable statistics, multiple sources on social media confirmed the accuracy of Clinton’s claim.
The Verdict
Indeed, the data supports Bill Clinton’s assertion that Democratic presidents have created 50 million jobs, while Republican presidents have only contributed 1 million jobs since 1989.
Fact Check
An analysis of employment data from January 1989 to July 2024 reveals that there were approximately 51.6 million nonfarm jobs created in the U.S. Out of these, around 1.3 million jobs were added under Republican administrations, including George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump. In contrast, Democratic presidents such as Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden oversaw the creation of about 50.3 million jobs.
While Clinton’s claim stands true, it’s essential to consider external factors that influence job creation beyond presidential terms. Significant job losses during events like the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic can impact these statistics.
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