Is the Economy Better Off?

In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will be judged on their perceived abilities to improve our economy. To gauge the mood of the electorate, Associated Press Photographers visited voters around the country, and asked them this question, "Is the economy better off?".

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Dawn, left, and Randy Cornell, watch the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall in Henderson, Nev. Small business owners just can't seem to get a clear picture about what's to come, whether it's the economy or the presidential race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. Both candidates know that small business owners are watching. During Wednesday's presidential debate, the candidates mentioned ... more
Dawn, left, and Randy Cornell, watch the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall in Henderson, Nev. Small business owners just can't seem to get a clear picture about what's to come, whether it's the economy or the presidential race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. Both candidates know that small business owners are watching. During Wednesday's presidential debate, the candidates mentioned small business more than two dozen times. less

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