(NEW JERSEY) – Despite the buckets of spin Governor Chris Christie is dumping atop New Jersey's ghastly unemployment numbers, it is clear that Candidate Chris Christie would be very disappointed in where things stand.
Three years ago, Christie slammed Governor Jon Corzine when July 2009 numbers showed the unemployment rate ticked up a mere .1% to 9.3 % - even though 5,900 jobs were gained in New Jersey following 17 months of losing jobs.
Candidate Christie said: "Look, unemployment is up again this month. I don't know how when unemployment continues to go up that you can say that's a success. That shows the low standards the governor has set for economic success in the state."
Christie should use his own stated metrics when evaluating his dismal record at the helm. Last month, New Jersey's unemployment spiked nearly half a point to 9.6%. This marks the most severe monthly increase since 2009. And with America's unemployment at 8.2%, this is the largest disparity from the national average since 1978. Nonetheless, Christie continues trying to apply lipstick to this pig of an economic mess he's created.
Here are the facts when it comes to Governor Christie's "economic success":
Three years ago, Christie slammed Governor Jon Corzine when July 2009 numbers showed the unemployment rate ticked up a mere .1% to 9.3 % - even though 5,900 jobs were gained in New Jersey following 17 months of losing jobs.
Candidate Christie said: "Look, unemployment is up again this month. I don't know how when unemployment continues to go up that you can say that's a success. That shows the low standards the governor has set for economic success in the state."
Christie should use his own stated metrics when evaluating his dismal record at the helm. Last month, New Jersey's unemployment spiked nearly half a point to 9.6%. This marks the most severe monthly increase since 2009. And with America's unemployment at 8.2%, this is the largest disparity from the national average since 1978. Nonetheless, Christie continues trying to apply lipstick to this pig of an economic mess he's created.
Here are the facts when it comes to Governor Christie's "economic success":
• New Jersey's unemployment is a whopping 9.6% - well above the national average. While other states are creating jobs, New Jersey continues to lag the rest of America with chronic unemployment.• New Jersey's state economy ranks an anemic 47th.• New Jersey now has the 2nd highest percentage of mortgage loans in foreclosure in the nation. 1 in every 12 mortgages is in the foreclosure stage. This number continues to rise as rates nationally fall to the lowest levels since 2008.• New Jersey residents have suffered a 20% net jump in property taxes since Christie took office.• New Jersey's business climate has slipped to 41st nationally under Christie.
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Great "New Jersey Comeback", being led, or not being led, by Govenor Christie. Imagine where the state would be if he wern't working as hard as he is to turn things around.
Imagine how much more time he will have to create a comeback for the comeback after he stops out-of-state fundraising for other Republicans.
Christie's 2% tax levy cap is doing a great job on keeping property tax increases at only 20% -- imagine how much better that number would be without exceptions for bonding, health care, pensions and debt service!
Finally I want to acknowledge all those jobs he created with the NJ and NY tunnel project. Although, Govenor Christie's handling of this economic issue did minimize the opportunities for engaging in the NJ fultime pasttime of corruption.
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