Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009: on Jobs

Bob McDonnell: Strongly opposes federal Card Check legislation

We need to send a clear message that Virginia is open for business, with a pro-free enterprise climate that stands out because of low taxes, incentives for job creation, limited and sensible regulation, a predictable litigation climate, and a fiscally sound and efficient government that lives within its means. We must also recognize that our strong Right to Work law is a powerful magnet for business investment in Virginia and an essential tenet of worker freedom. It is now in real danger as a result o federal proposals like Card Check, which would deny the secret ballot to workers and replace contract negotiations by businessmen with binding arbitration by bureaucrats. To ensure that new jobs continue to come to Virginia, Bob McDonnell will defend our pro-free enterprise Right to Work Law, the cornerstone of our economic prosperity. And Bob will strongly oppose "Card Check" legislation at the federal level and fight to keep Virginia the best place in America to do business. Source: 2009 VA Gubernatorial campaign site, bobmcdonnell.com Nov 3, 2009

Chris Christie: Garden State Growth Zones to attract new private investment

Garden State Growth Zones. Combine existing economic zones to create a super zone to attract new private investment and jobs.
Putting NJ Back to Work. Focus on worker retraining for unemployed New Jerseyans and connecting with them with businesses.
Provide grants for public colleges for renewable energy related curriculum and training.
Renew NJ and the Choose NJ Energy Campaign. Market and sell NJ's resources to energy producers, innovators and developers.

Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com Nov 3, 2009

Bob McDonnell: Strong support for Virginia's Right to Work law

As Governor, Bob McDonnell will implement broad initiatives to help create new jobs in the Commonwealth in the years ahead.

Providing a $1,000 tax credit per job to businesses that create 50 new jobs, or 25 new jobs in economically distressed areas
Better incentives to attract new employers and keep economic development projects from going to other states and nations.
Strong support for Virginia's Right to Work law, a cornerstone of our competitiveness.
Provide more incentives for employers to bring jobs to Virginia, and be more aggressive marketing the benefits of doing business with Virginia.
Work to make Virginia the top state in America for tourism and film production.
Set a goal of developing the top commercial space port in the country at Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore.
Provide support and leadership for the Craney Island Port expansion, bringing new jobs and development to the Hampton Roads region.

Source: 2009 VA Gubernatorial campaign site, bobmcdonnell.com Jul 21, 2009

Chris Christie: NJ Partnership for Action: attract quality-paying jobs

Under Jon Corzine's watch, New Jersey's unemployment rate has nearly doubled, jobs and businesses are leaving the state and families are struggling to make ends meet. Chris Christie is committed to making New Jersey competitive again by attracting quality-paying jobs, expanding new industries, and promoting New Jersey as a good place to do business.

Cut taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey
Make New Jersey's health care more affordable for small businesses
Promote New Jersey as a good place to do business
Create the "New Jersey Partnership for Action"
Cut excessive red tape and regulation
Increase efficiency in public sector investment

Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com Jul 21, 2009

Jon Corzine: Created 26,000 jobs in transportation, construction & energy

Governor Corzine is creating jobs--particularly in the fields of transportation, school construction, and energy--while simultaneously investing in the state's future infrastructure needs. He accelerated $2.8 billion in transportation projects, generating an estimated 26,000 jobs directly (and 45,000 jobs indirectly), as well as fostering urban economic development via new initiatives like the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit and the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit. Source: 2009 Gubernatorial website, joncorzine09.com, "Real Results" Jul 21, 2009

Jay Nixon: Protect the jobs of today, while creating jobs of tomorrow

Jay Nixon believes that every Missourian who works hard and plays by the rules should be able to provide for their families and achieve their dreams. As Governor, Jay will invest in new technologies, bring members of Missouri’s business communities together, and find creative ways to protect the jobs of today, while creating the jobs of tomorrow. Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com Nov 4, 2008

Christy Mihos: Index the minimum wage for inflation

Christy supports state minimum wage indexed for inflation.
Christy supports the prevailing wage.
Christy supports the Pacheco Law, which prevents public agencies from utilizing private contracts unless they can demonstrate cost savings.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com Jul 16, 2006

Chris Gabrieli: Experienced in creating 100,000 jobs as a businessman

Q: What will you do to create good jobs in Massachusetts?

A: I have experience creating jobs. As a businessman, I’ve actually helped create over 100,000 of them. I’ve also worked with the State Treasurer to invest in economically targeted investments, like affordable housing and business development projects. The results speak for themselves--millions of dollars invested in local businesses, creating new jobs and expanding home ownership right here in Massachusetts.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, gabrieli.org, “FAQs” Jun 3, 2006

Grace Ross: Support living wages & guaranteed income for all

Support labor struggles, living wages & guaranteed income for all

Source: 2006 gubernatorial campaign website, www.graceandwendy.org Jun 3, 2006

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Immediately reform workers’ compensation system

The day I am sworn in, I will call a special session of the Legislature to reform our inefficient and costly workers’ compensation system. I will order an outside, independent audit of the state budget so we can get a clear picture- uncluttered by politics and special interest influence-of how we can bring spending under control without neglecting our most important obligations. And I will send a message to the political class that it will no longer be business as usual. Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, JoinArnold.com Aug 29, 2003

Arianna Huffington: Supports right to organize and local living wage

On Labor Unions: Arianna supports workers’ rights, especially the right to organize. She supports local living wage ordinances. And, as governor, she will fight to protect the 8-hour work day and 40-hour work week that are so essential in keeping families strong. Source: 2003 Gubernatorial campaign website, AriannaForGov.com Aug 15, 2003

Dave Freudenthal: Drought relief from water storage

In the early 80’s, I worked with Gov. Herschler to create the Wyoming Water Development Program. Our hopes for building water storage programs have not been fulfilled. Surely, this drought cycle will encourage us to re-double our efforts to build water supply projects - large and small. The federal government has resisted WY’s proposals, because they argued there was no need for water storage. As Governor, I will renew our fight with the federal government. Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, GovDave.com “Issues” Oct 18, 2002

Doug Racine: Increase funding for worker re-training

President Bush has cut the budget for worker re-training during a national recession. As VT transitions from an industrial based economy to the Information Age we must make certain that workers learn the new skills required to succeed. Racine will increase funding for the Vermont Training Program and expand its scope beyond manufacturing. These programs will help workers move from manufacturing jobs to the high paying, high-tech, value-added jobs of the future. Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, DougRacine.com, “Jobs” Oct 18, 2002

Eli Bebout: Support farm prices with producer cooperatives

At any given time one or more of WY’s agricultural sectors faces depressed market prices. While government cannot assure favorable market prices, there is much that can be done to help our agricultural producers to capture the full value of their products. As governor, I will strongly support the Wyoming Business Council’s endorsement of producer cooperatives exemplified by the Mountain States Lamb Co-op and producer ownership of sugar beet factories. Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, bebout4governor.com Oct 18, 2002

Kevin Mannix: Support small businesses to spur job growth

As a small business owner myself, I understand what it takes to succeed. I know what government can do to help businesses prosper and create new jobs. Help small businesses grow by providing more government-backed financing and working with the commercial sector to reduce interest costs for business loans. Deepen the Columbia River channel to make Portland a more competitive international port, creating jobs in Oregon communities that depend on the Port of Portland. Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website, MannixForOregon.org, “Jobs” Oct 15, 2002

Tim Pawlenty: Spur job growth by investing in Minnesota

stimulating new investments in MN businesses;
more aggressive deployment of the U.of MN’s research into the local economy, including support for the translational research facility;
stepping up investments in Greater Minnesota through tax-free zones;
restoring corporate responsibility and credibility; and
promoting and encouraging Minnesota agriculture & related industries.

Source: 2002 Gubernatorial website TimPawlenty.com, “On the Issues” Oct 9, 2002

The above quotations are from Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009. Click here for definitions & background information on Jobs. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Linda Lingle on Jobs. Click here for more quotes by Jim Douglas on Jobs.
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