The anemic American economy has had a preeminent role in the presidential campaign dialogue. Both candidates have railed about spending, entitlements and taxes and now that election day is here, it’s time to see whose words will resonate with voters, notes Fellow Elisabeth Jacobs.

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Elisabeth Jacobs
Elisabeth Jacobs
Senior fellow
- Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population at the Urban Institute,
Former Brookings Expert
@jacobselisabeth
November 5, 2012