From: niepornt@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (David Marc Nieporent)
Subject: Re: I will not vote Democratic - here's why.
Originator: news@nimaster
Organization: Princeton University
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 07:57:37 GMT

In article <1992Oct14.182613.3469@fid.morgan.com> joec@fid.morgan.com (Joe Collins) writes:
>>>  The ONLY reason Clinton is currently leading in the polls is due to the
>>>fact that a majority of Americans believe that under a Clinton
>>>administration only the rich will have their taxes raised and through this
>>>additional revenue Clinton will revitalize the economy.

>But don't trust him....fellow (democratic) governor Jim Florio certainly
>misled us in NJ. When he ran for governor in 1989, candidate Florio said "I see
>no reasons to raise taxes". Less than six months later, Florio pushed through 
>the largest single tax increase (for any state) in the history of our country!

You do know that these two facts are not in any way contradictory, don't
you?  What he said when he decided to raise taxes was that he *did* now
see reasons to raise taxes.  That he found, after taking office, that
Kean had lied about the economic situation of the state, and that
raising taxes would be necessary.

(Also, about #9, below, there was the NJ Supreme Court decision about school 
financing of poor districts.  He HAD to revise school funding, under
court order.)

>The new 'Florio' taxes include:
>1-He raised the state sales tax from 6 to 7% (since reversed).
>2-He extended the sales tax to toilet paper, alcohol, and other items.
>3-He almost DOUBLED some of the tolls on NJ's highways
>4-He DOUBLED the income tax rate on NJ residents.
>5-He eliminated the deductability of property taxes on NJ tax returns.
>6-He drastically curtailed the property tax relief program
>7-He increased numerous fees (car registration, etc) as well.
>8-If a NJ resident goes to a hospital and is insured, that
>  NJ resident gets a bill with a 23% surcharge added to it.
>9-He revised school funding and our property taxes shot up.
>......etc......

>These taxes affected every income level and social strata in our state.
>In general, NJ counties rank near the top nationwide in property taxes.
>[The property taxes in my county (Passaic) are the 2nd highest IN THE NATION].

I don't understand.  You criticize tax-raising above, and then you
support Perot down below?  I don't understand.  Of course, I don't
understand how *anyone* could support Perot.  (The candidate, not the
book.)

>Our state saw its bond ratings drop and its economy decline much worse than
>most others as a result. Our unemployment rate was the highest in the nation
>for a few months (its now the 3rd or 4th highest - a dubious distinction).

>The latest predictions for NJ's economy says we will take longer to
>come out of the recession. Lucky us.

Is this a failing of all conservatives?  Misunderstanding cause and
effect?  The recession is worse in NJ because it is worse *all over* the
northeast.  The economy has been bad for a while, and from *before* the
tax-hike.

>Its a very safe bet that Florio will be unemployed after the next election
>in our state (11/93). His approval rating is now at its 'highest', just 33%.

Of course, his approval rating is higher than Bush's, now.

>Because of Florio's actions and deception, I will NOT vote democratic. Period.

Yet another anti-Clinton person campaigning against everyone except Clinton.

>Consider the above when you vote on November 3rd.

>Perot in `92

-- 
David M. Nieporent   | Orioles 1993 World Series Champions
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