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Three years into Mr. Walker’s term, Wisconsin lags behind Minnesota in job creation and economic growth. As a candidate, Mr. Walker promised to produce 250,000 private-sector jobs in his first term, but a year before the next election that number is less than 90,000. Wisconsin ranks 34th for job growth. Mr. Walker’s defenders blame the higher spending and taxes of his Democratic predecessor for these disappointments, but according to Forbes’s annual list of best states for business, Wisconsin continues to rank in the bottom half.
Along with California, Minnesota is the fifth fastest growing state economy, with private-sector job growth exceeding pre-recession levels. Forbes rates Minnesota as the eighth best state for business. Republicans deserve some of the credit, particularly for their commitment to education reform. They also argue that Minnesota’s new growth stems from the low taxes and reduced spending under Mr. Dayton’s Republican predecessor, Tim Pawlenty. But Minnesota’s job growth was subpar during Mr. Pawlenty’s eight-year tenure and recovered only under Mr. Dayton.
Further proof that Republican propaganda about tax breaks for "job creators" just goes back into the pockets of those not paying their fair share.
Even though Wisconsin has gone right, lets not forget they have a strong progressive history as a state, and have been a leader in many respects for the past 100 years in progressive state government.
Further proof that Republican propaganda about tax breaks for "job creators" just goes back into the pockets of those not paying their fair share.
Even though Wisconsin has gone right, lets not forget they have a strong progressive history as a state, and have been a leader in many respects for the past 100 years in progressive state government.
Its progressive tradition is why I am investigating what is transpiring there. It's hard to believe that a plutocratic slimeball like Walker was elected. Is it the urban/rural divide?
You should try living here then talk about recovery under Dayton.....
My parents live in MN and I'm there often so that's how I also know it is doing well.
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