Economic Growth and Vice President Kamala Harris

The GDP growth in the second quarter was revised up to a strong 3% annual rate, which is good news for Vice President Kamala Harris. The economy has shown underlying strength despite concerns about inflation and a weakening labor market.

U.S. Jobs Market Revision

Revised government data shows that the U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than previously estimated from spring 2023 to spring 2024, indicating the labor market was not as strong as believed. The revision undercuts claims by Kamala Harris about the strength of the job market.