Mitt Surrogate Praises Obama Aid

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell told CNN's State of the Union that President Obama's stimulus plan did assist his state during the economic crisis. “Did it help us in the short run with health care and education and spending to balance the budget? Sure,” McDonnell said. “Does it help us in the long term to really cut the unemployment rate? I’d say no.” He went on to say that some of Obama's policies have had a positive impact, but criticized his regulations. Obama and Romney surrogates have been exchanging heated remarks this week after Friday's jobs report showed a disappointing number of added jobs and a slight increase in the unemployment rate.