国际英语新闻:Obama Touts Jobs Numbers

Romney said the higher jobless rate is a reminder that the economy is at a “virtual standstill.”

Meanwhile, both candidates have been campaigning before increasingly enthusiastic crowds. Supporters at Democratic rallies shouted "four more years!," reflecting their desire for another term for the president. Republican crowds have a slightly different chant, "four more days," their way of counting down to Election Day next Tuesday.

Both candidates are spending much of Friday concentrating on Ohio, the battleground state many analysts believe is the most likely to decide the outcome of Tuesday’s vote.

Obama had three events scheduled Friday in Ohio, Governor Romney two.  By one count, the president has made 35 visits to Ohio in his four-year term, and 19 this year, with more expected before Tuesday.

Romney has also been campaigning in Wisconsin, where Obama has consistently led, but Republicans say they have a chance to win.

The Obama campaign countered Friday by sending Vice President Joe Biden to speak at a rally in Wisconsin.