Senate Republican leader Phil Berger said Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue's business recruiting trip to New York doesn't make any sense.
Berger, an Eden Republican, said in a news release that Democratic policies, such as a recent tax increase, will eliminate plenty of jobs.
"Governor Perdue continues her erratic behavior this week going on a corporate recruiting trip after she did everything in her power during the last legislative session to make it more difficult to do business and find a job in North Carolina," Berger said. "Democratic policymakers continue the tax-and-spend economic policy that is killing jobs in North Carolina. Do they really hope to draw new businesses from outside our state? Until Democrats reverse course, reduce state government spending, and provide tax relief to businesses and families, North Carolina will continue to see jobs leave."
Democrats, including Perdue, have said the tax increase of nearly $1 billion was necessary to avoid painful cuts to vital state services.
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Re: Berger: Perdue trip 'erratic'
The BILLION Dollar tax increase also reduces our freedom here in NC. The more money the government takes from you the less freedom you will have. And it does cost jobs. I cannot go out and buy that new vehicle because of these tax increases. that translates through the sales guy, dealership , and auto maker. Less jobs down the whole line.