Ronald Brownstein offers an economic summary of the George W. Bush years. Here's the quick summary…
On every major measurement, the Census Bureau report shows that the country lost ground during Bush's two terms. While Bush was in office, the median household income declined, poverty increased, childhood poverty increased even more, and the number of Americans without health insurance spiked. By contrast, the country's condition improved on each of those measures during Bill Clinton's two terms, often substantially.
Well, at least Halliburton and the oil and drug companies did well.