There 's a widespread view that unemployment levels are hurting Obama 's re-election chances . Comment: : It seems Obama has strong support from groups more likely to be jobless . The political configuration of states with unemployment levels from 8 % to 10 % is also quite interesting . He says Romney is left in the position of having to appeal to those who have fared better . Unemployment matters because even those who have done well see rate as a failure , he says .
There 's a widespread view that unemployment levels are hurting Obama 's re-election chances . Comment: : It seems Obama has strong support from groups more likely to be jobless . He says Romney is left in the position of having to appeal to those who have fared better . Unemployment matters because even those who have done well see rate as a failure , he says .