Obama: Stimulus Saved Us

President Obama hailed the success of his controversial $787 billion stimulus legislation on Wednesday, saying on the first anniversary of his signing it that it helped prevent a second Great Depression and is responsible for the jobs of two million Americans. Obama’s remarks capped an extensive public relations push from the administration and its Democratic allies to rehabilitate the public perception of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which critics contend has been a failure/ Michael D. Shear and Alec MacGillis , Washington Post. More here .

Question: Do you agree with President Obama that his controversial $787B stimulus legislation saved us from a second Great Depression?