Despite Obama’s Policies, The Rust Belt’s Revival Could Save His Campaign

With unemployment rates plunging in the northern industrial states, 'Rust Belt' no longer seems like a pejorative, writes Joel Kotkin.

Joel Kotkin

Published Jun. 25 2012 4:45AM EDT 

Joel Kotkin

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