Is there no way...

... to convince the electorate that THIS is the direct result of GOP policies?

Census: 1 in 7 Americans lives in poverty

Lost Decade for Family Income

... From the 1st article:

Analysts said the full blow of lost incomes was cushioned somewhat by increases in Social Security payments in 2009 as well as federal expansions of unemployment insurance, which rose substantially under the economic stimulus program.

That's right - the reason things aren't worse is because of DEMOCRATIC policies that the GOP fought AGAINST tooth-and-nail!

And W's contribution? From the 2nd article:

The inflation-adjusted income of the median household—smack in the middle of the populace—fell 4.8% between 2000 and 2009, even worse than the 1970s, when median income rose 1.9% despite high unemployment and inflation. Between 2007 and 2009, incomes fell 4.2%.

Why are just ordinary folks even considering voting GOP???