Cheers and Jeers: Wednesday

From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE'

Wednesday Optimism

Hey, everybody! Life sucks and we're all screwed!

"Barack Obama has failed America. When he took office, the economy was in recession. He made it worse."
---Presidential Candidate Who Shall Not Be Named

• It's been a long time since the market for new homes has looked this good. Rising rents and a healthier job market are inspiring more people to consider buying. Builders are responding to the demand by laying plans for more homes this year than at any other point in past 3½ years. ' More jobs and a better outlook among buyers could also make 2012 the first year since 2008 that construction adds to growth---rather than detracts.
• The outlook for U.S. economic growth is looking slightly better. American businesses sold a record number of goods and services in Europe, China and other foreign markets in February, while imports declined. Many economists began raising their forecasts for January-March growth after seeing Thursday's government report on the lowest trade deficit since last fall.
• Americans are buying record numbers of hybrid and electric cars as gas prices climb and new models arrive in showrooms, giving the vehicles their greatest share yet of the U.S. auto market. Consumers bought a record 52,000 gas-electric hybrids and all-electric cars in March, up from 34,000 during the same month last year.

"I didn't say that things are worse!"
---Same Presidential Candidate Who Shall Not Be Named

Glad we cleared that up. Good morning, sunshine!

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