In The "It's the Economy, Stupid!" Department

Remember how over the past couple of weeks, Mr. Bush has been out pounding his chest to take credit for a lower-than-predicted deficit (but based on his own fudged numbers) and the great, robust economy?

Well, now everyone pretty much recognizes that - through slow job growth, house sales waaaay down, consumer confidence somewhere in the sub-basement, et al - the economy has stagnated and inflation is creeping upward.

Think Bush will take credit for this? Heh.