The Dow Jones Industrial Average is currently at 14152. If it closes at a record, that’s a handy talking point for any of the candidates today defending current tax rates and, if they feel necessary, Bush’s performance on the economy.

Newt Gingrich had encouraged the GOP theme, “Why kill the goose that is laying the golden egg?” referring to the job creating engine that is our economy. The Dow breaking the all time record would help augment that argument.