As the critical governor’s race approaches this fall, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO has launched a new website, The Real Chris Christie, to take a closer look at the Republican challenger and where he stands on key issues.
Chris Christie, who got a political appointment as a U.S. attorney after raising more than $350,000 for George W. Bush, is running as “reformer,” but voters need to know what Christie would do as governor. Where does he stand on the critical issues facing New Jersey?
The Real Chris Christie looks past the rhetoric and examines where Christie stands on critical issues like the economy, health care, education and workers’ rights, as well as ethical issues and his long-standing support of Bush.
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Here are some important facts available at The Real Chris Christie:
- Christie wants to cut corporate tax rates at the expense of critical health, education and housing programs for working families.
- Christie is proposing changes to health care that would allow insurance companies to deny claims and refuse to cover preventative care like mammograms.
- Christie opposes funding for pre-K programs for young children.
- Christie opposes paid medical leave for workers, project labor agreements and collective bargaining.
- Christie has awarded no-bid contracts to friends and political allies.
Visit The Real Chris Christie to find out more. It’s an important resource as we approach the Nov. 3 election.
Cross-posted from the AFL-CIO Now Blog.
Corzine doesn’t deserve to get reelected. The only way he can win is if the people are convinced Christie is worse. In addition to that we need 2-3 talking-pont-sized good things Corzine accomplished, combined with an assurance that Corzine will change his ways (less arrogant, no more gimmicks, etc), and that should be enough to convince enough people to give Corzine another chance.