RNC STATEMENT ON THE FEBRUARY JOBS REPORT
WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement regarding the February jobs report:
“Joe Biden is overseeing the great American pay cut. His out-of-touch agenda is driving real wages down, hiking costs for everything from gas to groceries, and leaving workers and families behind. Republican-led states are the ones driving the economic comeback, with lower unemployment rates and more jobs recovered from the pandemic. Republican leadership delivers, unleashes prosperity, and lifts up all Americans."
Background:
- February’s jobs report shows American workers are seeing a pay cut in the Biden economy, with wages not keeping up with Bidenflation.
- January’s Consumer Price Index surged by 7.5 percent compared to last year – exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the largest annual increase in 40 years.
- Wages were revised flat in February and revised down for December and January.
- Biden’s inflation tax is costing the average American family $385 per month.
- The February jobs report provides little consolation to American families, workers, and small businesses struggling in the Biden economy.
- 70 percent of Americans believe the economy is getting worse under Biden, the highest level since April 2020.
- With gas prices at an eight-year high and only projected to go higher, the Biden administration refuses to unleash American energy.
- Republican-led states are the ones creating jobs and leading the economic recovery.
- Through December, 16 of the top 20 states for jobs recovered since the pandemic began are led by Republican governors.
- 16 of the top 20 states with the lowest unemployment rates are led by Republican governors.