White house predicts 2 million jobs in 2012

[DigitalC]

How is this a good idea? A lot of things beyond our control could screw up the economy again, this might end up being another "Obama said unemployment wouldn't go over 8%" talking point for Republicans. Much easier to simply let results speak for themselves than to try to raise expectations that you might not match.

[appleciders]

Well, by making this prediction, you probably increase the chances of it happening. Some people will be marginally comforted by the fact and spend a little more or hire a couple more people. It's a sign of confidence and it could spur a little bit more growth, and the more growth, the better Obama's chances in November.

I don't think that the above reason balances the negatives that you put forth, though. It's probably a bad move. Do you have a link for context?

[DigitalC]

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/17/news....htm?hpt=hp_t3

[Exapno Mapcase]

It's the annual report by the Council of Economic Advisers. The White House can't hide it, and they can't control what snippets the news will headline from a 446 page report.