Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement regarding the latest job report for the month of August from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The findings of the report showcased a .4% increase in unemployment over the year (3.8% to 4.2%) as well as a major increase in people obtaining a second or even a third job in order to maintain their well-being – nearly half a million in number.
The Florida senator began his statement by laying out more information regarding the BLS’s latest figures.
“Under the Biden-Harris administration, costs are way up and opportunities are vanishing for hardworking families,” said Sen. Scott. “Along with the Harris Price Hikes created by inflation that is up 20%+ under this administration, we are now seeing unemployment remain elevated at 4.2%. Last month, the U.S. added the fewest number of private sector jobs since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office and today’s report shows that full-time jobs are down by 1.1 million year-over-year while part-time jobs have exploded by 971,000 – both figures are DOUBLE what was stated in last month’s report.”
Sen. Scott continued by claiming both President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) have been "lying to the American people” despite the statistics provided above.
“Unfortunately, none of these facts have stopped Biden and Harris from lying to the American people,” Sen. Scott said. “Biden and Harris claim jobs are up and then get caught in a lie when revisions erase more than 800,000 jobs they claimed to be created. The administration claims inflation is cooling but month after month we see prices go higher and force more folks to do more with less. We are sick of the lies.”
Finally, Scott reminded his constituents that he grew up in poverty and that he understands some of the situations that Americans are experiencing due to what he believes lies at the feet of the Biden-Harris administration.
“As someone that grew up poor and lived in public housing, I know what it’s like to feel like the deck is stacked against you and that’s exactly how too many Americans are feeling today because of the failed policies of Biden and Harris that are killing their chance at the American Dream. It took less than three years for Biden-Harris to destroy our economy and devastate our labor market. Florida families can’t afford another four years of this,” concluded Scott.
The Florida senator is looking to defend his seat against former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) on Nov. 5.
