Deval Patrick , who followed Obama 's November rival Mitt Romney as governor of Massachusetts , both cited the same number . Several speakers credited Barack Obama with an improved jobs picture . The 10 million figure is based on private - sector jobs growth since 2010 . But the national economy is still down 400,000 jobs over Obama 's tenure .
Several speakers credited Barack Obama with an improved jobs picture . The 10 million figure is based on private - sector jobs growth since 2010 . But the national economy is still down 400,000 jobs over Obama 's tenure .