Gov. Jon Corzine argues Chris Christie is out of step with N.J. voters' values (click here)
by Claire Heininger/The Star-Ledger
Wednesday June 03, 2009, 8:20 AM
Gov. Jon Corzine hit the airwaves this morning to make the case for four more years, arguing he would work better with the Obama administration and Republican opponent Chris Christie is not "in alignment" with New Jersey voters' values.
"There were a lot of statements in the Republican primary that I know are contrary to where New Jerseyans feel on a woman's right to choose, on gun control, on a whole host of issues, in addition to whose taxes get cut, how many people get laid off," Corzine said during a live interview on News 12 New Jersey....
First the Republicans crash the economy, corrupt the entire banking system and nearly rid the American landscape of the car industry. The Republicans have never been a friend to the American people or the car industry. They never regulated tailpipe emissions and allowed the 'belief' that the industry could survive on gas guzzlers. That MYTH was trashed when fuel went to over $4.00 per gallon and it promises to return to those levels by October of this year.
At any rate, the Republicans are back to stating 'cut taxes' and stimulate the economy. Right.
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New Jersey is a good example of an 'off year' election neglect by the DNC. While Governor Corzine has worked to reduce the tax burden of the state by trimming monies to municipalities, the answer by his opposition is a dreamscape and nothing more.
According to those that oppose Governor Corzine, whom carry all the social oppressions they are known for, cutting taxes and encouraging mergers between towns and cities will return a better economic climate to the state.
That makes sense? Yet, the desperation of the American consumer in an Off Year election are willing to entertain anything that is a 'novel' idea regardless of its lack of proof.
When towns and cities merge they consolidate administrations, cut middle management, increase the class sizes in the schools while grades are joined and teachers are laid off. That sounds like economic stimulation? No. That is a "White Flag" to hopelessness and helplessness.
Mergers cause adoption of hideous concessions between towns that compromise quality of life with MINIMAL return. Below is an example.
Joint Study Committee
Final Report to the Cities of Clayton and Richmond Heights, Missouri (click here)
September 26, 2007
AS ADOPTED
OVERALL SUMMARY
...At the completion of the study, the JSC has concluded the merger of the two cities is
not recommended at this time. As noted below, most of the JSC’s subcommittees
concluded that potential benefits of merger were relatively nominal and seem to be
outweighed by the burdens, possible negatives, and ultimate risks associated with
pursuing and effectuating such a merger. However, the JSC has found that there are
numerous opportunities for advantageous partnerships....
The Corzine opposition is barking up an empty tree, yet the DNC has yet to assist the campaign to bring about the reality of a poor and possibly disasterous decision by the electorate.
Changing administrations in dire times is not the answer. Acting in desperation by an elecorate in 'hopes' the old Republican song and dance 'feels more than good' but actually works is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire. These 'strategies' are empty, poorly researched and unable to point to repeated success stories that act as examples to what an electorate can expect. The economy is disappointing to say the least and New Jersey needs new concepts that will encourage growth, like dedicating the Old American Cyanamid Agricultural Research Site as a new, expanded location for Rutgers' University Research. The property is dirt cheap compared to the 'gem' it is, however, the buildings alone are worth the price and the greenhouses that once hosted the needs of the Third World in its lab research are worth billions while intact and next to nothing in demolition.
The town of West Windsor is seeking desperating for use of this land in an already congested traffic dynamic. Locating a new Rutger's University Research site will bring new venues of educational opportunity to the cities in the area that have only Rider University as a venue for opportunity. A public university is needed there.
It is that 'view of the future' that Governor Corzine needs to impart as hope for expanding opportunity through education.
The 'businesses' in New Jersey are long lived. Why 'risk' any instability to what remains of a viably stable New Jersey economy?
