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Albany, NY – The nation's unemployment rate has consistently been a top concern for voters, and the president's recent decision to lay out a jobs plan follows months of bi-partisan criticism from lawmakers on how the White House has handled this issue. The Washington Post reports that with 15 months to go before Obama stands for reelection, polls show deep disappointment in his handling of the economy. Conventional wisdom states that unacceptably poor economic conditions will force President Obama out of office in 2012. It's the focus of this edition of Vox Pop, with WAMC's Alan Chartock