The first merit is simply that it exists, as opposed to a serious jobs plan by the House republicans.

After that, one could consider the points highlighted by Moody's analysts:
  • 1.9 million jobs would be added in 2012.
  • The GDP would grow by 2 percentage points in 2012.
  • The unemployment rate would drop by a percentage point.
  • Tax cuts of $250 billion to small business and employees.
  • Stabilize consumer and business confidence.
  • Keep the U.S. from entering another recession.
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Tent makers for Christie, 2016.