"RECESSION": A Rhetorical Journey with President Bush, 2008
b'When is it time to call a recession -- a recession?\\nSometimes it\'s not just about the hard data ... For a president, it could be a rhetorical and messaging challenge, as well.\\nIt is for President Joe Biden in 2022 ... and it was for President George W. Bush in 2008.\\nPresident Bush began 2008 in his State of the Union address by describing "a period of uncertainty."\\nAs the year went on, "period of uncertainty" became "slowdown" ..."downturn" ..."rough patch" ..."tough times" ... even "danger."\\nWhen did he finally use the "R word" -- recession?\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'