CLINTON'S FAILING FISCAL PLAN

From AZ GOP National Committeeman

BRUCE ASH

Sen. Clinton Unveils Economic Plan Today, But Nothing She Says Can Change Her Anti-Growth, High-Tax Ways
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Today, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) Will Detail Her Plans "For Jump-Starting The U.S. Economy":

Sen. Clinton Will Discuss Her Plans For The Economy Today At 11:15 AM PST In The Los Angeles Area. "Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton said she would lay out her plans on Friday for jump-starting the U.S. economy, repeating that she believed it was heading into a recession. ... She plans to detail her plans in a speech in a Los Angeles-area suburb at 11:15 a.m. PST." (Jeff Mason, "Clinton To Lay Out Plans For Boosting Economy," Reuters, 1/10/08)
Clinton Plans To Propose A $70 Billion Economic Package, That Will Include "Temporary Measures To Quickly Inject Money Into The Economy," Housing Aid, Energy Assistance, And "Liberalized Unemployment Insurance." "[D]emocratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton will propose a $70-billion package today to stimulate the economy and will urge Congress to stand ready to offer a $40-billion rebate to taxpayers if the slump continues. The New York senator's economic package ... includes temporary measures to quickly inject mone y into the economy and help middle-class families, including housing aid, to stem foreclosures; energy assistance; and liberalized unemployment insurance." (Janet Hook, "Clinton To Unveil $70-Billion Economic Boost," Los Angeles Times, 1/10/08)
CAN'T TRUST CLINTON: In 2000, Sen. Clinton Campaigned On Job Growth, But Broke Promise To Create 200,000 Jobs In Upstate New York:

"Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Took Office [In 2001], Promising To Push A Multibillion-Dollar Plan In Congress To Create 200,000 Jobs For New York's Struggling Upstate Counties." (John Machacek, "Clinton Falls Short On Jobs Promise But Some Give Her High Marks For Effort," Gannett News Service, 4/6/06)

"But As Clinton Seeks Re-Election This Year And Ponders A Possible 2008 Presidential Bid, She Is Far From That Goal, Which She Pledged In A 2000 Campaign Commercial." (John Machacek, "Clinton Falls Short On Jobs Promise But Some Give Her High Marks For Effort," Gannett News Service, 4/6/06)

"The Upstate Region Alone Lost Nearly 40,000 Jobs Between January 2001 And January 2006, According To The Business-Backed Public Policy Institute In Albany." (John Machacek, "Clinton Falls Short On Jobs Promise But Some Give Her High Marks For Effort," Gannett News Service, 4/6/06)
Sen. Clinton Didn't Get Her Promises Signed Into Law. "Key to Clinton's promise was a seven-bill package of legislation that aimed to bring broadband internet access to rural areas, improve job training and provide tax cuts for business in areas with lagging economies. Only two of the seven bills...made it into law." (Jerry Zremski, "Clinton Gets An 'A' For Effort, But Her Jobs Promise Remains Unfulfilled," The Buffalo News, 3/19/06)

CAN'T TRUST CLINTON: Sen. Clinton Has A History Of Employing Anti-Growth Rhetoric:

Sen. Clinton Has A Confiscatory View On Taxes. Sen. Clinton: "[S]omething has to be taken away from some people." (Sen. Hillary Clinton, Remarks At The Pentecost 2007 Forum At George Washington University, Washington, DC, 6/4/07)

Sen. Clinton: "We're Going To Take Things Away From You On Behalf Of The Common Good." (Beth Fouhy, "San Francisco Rolls Out The Red Carpet For The Clintons," The Associated Press, 6/29/04)
Sen. Clinton Employs Welfare State Rhetoric. Sen. Clinton: "I am a fan of a lot of the social policies that you find in Europe." (Deroy Murdock, Op-Ed, "Hillary Clinton: Still A Socialist After All These Years," Scripps Howard News Service, 10/4/07)

"As First Lady, She Said: 'We Must Stop Thinking Of The Individual And Start Thinking About What Is Best For Society.'" (Deroy Murdock, Op-Ed, "Hillary Clinton: Still A Socialist After All These Years," Scripps Howard News Service, 10/4/07)
CAN'T TRUST CLINTON: Sen. Clinton Gets Poor Marks For Her Fiscal Record In Congress:

Americans For Tax Reform Gave Sen. Clinton A Lifetime Rating Of 6.7 Out Of 100. (Americans For Tax Reform Website, www.atr.org, Accessed 1/11/08)

Citizens Against Government Waste Gave Sen. Clinton A Lifetime Rating Of 10 Out Of 100. (Citizens Against Government Waste, "CCAGW Challenges Presidential Candidates On Earmarks," Press Release, 12/27/07)

The National Taxpayers Union Gave Sen. Clinton A Grade Of "F" For Her Fiscal Voting Record, For Her Score Of 17 Out Of 100. (National Taxpayers Union Website, www.ntu.org, Accessed 1/11/08)

The National Taxpayers Union Gave Sen. Clinton An Average Rating Of 13 Out Of 100 For Her Voting Record From 2001 - 2006. (National Taxpayers Union Website, www.ntu.org, Accessed 1/11/08)
From 2001 - 2006, Sen. Clinton Received An Average Score Of 45.8 Percent From The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce. (U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Website, www.uschamber.com, Accessed 1/11/08)
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