Perry's Texas miracle is a mirage

When it comes to jobs, the hypocrisy of Republicans is working overtime.

They don't think Barack Obama deserves any credit for creating even a sliver of new jobs, arguing that it's the private sector, not the president, who has power of the nation's economy.

But boy, are they giddy over Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who they say deserves all the credit in the world for singlehandedly creating new jobs in the Lone Star State. So, we are told, presidents don't create jobs but governors do -- especially if they're in your party and thinking about running for president.