ABC News’ Lindsey Ellerson reports: With the $787 stimulus bill signed into law, President Barack Obama seems to be change his tune, expressing more optimism in his outlook for the economy. Does the way the president talks about a national problem change the facts ? Or at least the public attitude toward the facts?
Just weeks ago, when Congress had not yet acted on the president’s recovery package, Obama predicted doom and gloom for the economy.
“Failure to act and act now will turn crisis into a catastrophe and guarantee a longer recession,” Obama said during a White House event on February 4.
But, Friday from the White House’s East Room, Obama told more than 70 mayors, better days are around the corner.
“I’m absolutely confident that our people will benefit and people will look back and say that this was a turning point,” said Obama.
Which Obama is the most effective? The president who warns of danger or the one who says everything will turn out okay? Tune into Friday’s edition of Politics Live for more analysis from ABC News’ political team.
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