Corzine skips Gannett forum; Christie campaign says Gov is afraid to talk about property taxes
By EditorGov. Jon Corzine was a no-show at joint appearance with his two main rivals at a Gannett New Jersey editorial board meeting this morning, and the Republican Christopher Christie's campaign manager says it's because Corzine wanted to avoid talking about property taxes - the topic of the Gannett forum.
"Once again, Jon Corzine is ducking out of his responsibility to the voters of New Jersey. We have the highest property taxes in the country, the highest tax burden in the nation and nearly 10 percent unemployment," said Bill Stepien, Christie's campaign manager. "Voters deserve to know why Jon Corzine is promising to raise taxes when he has failed to cut spending or rein in special interests. As usual, Jon Corzine would rather hide behind his Wall Street millions and let slanderous attack ads be his message, rather than face New Jerseyans and his failed record."
According to his public schedule, Corzine was expected to speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Elizabethtown Gas facility in Union Township. Daggett and Christie attended the Gannett forum.
"Jon Corzine just doesn't get it - we can't afford any more tax increases," said Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains), the Republican State Chairman.
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Only Daggett has a viable plan to restore NJ to fiscal soveriegnty.
Its funny Christie is going after Corzine for ducking property taxes.
The Associated Press had 3 independent economists review each candidates plan and independent economists agree the Daggett tax plan is best
Of Corzine's plan they said by raising sales tax, income tax and reducing property tax rebates Corzine has created a climate that has caused many businesses to leave the state.
On Christie's plan those economists said it is unrealistic, would create a huge budget deficit and would create a second sales tax.
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