Might we give Obama a chance?

Recently a letter was written defending George W. Bush on the recession. I am by far no financial expert but when he was president, not much regulation was used with the banks and I believe that is the reason why the housing collapse occurred. My response is give Obama a chance. My goodness, the man has been president for not even one year.

Jeff Swanson

Everett

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