Pinocchio Judas Christie

Christie for Governor released its first television ad for the 2013 gubernatorial campaign. It's typical lying, misleading political stuff.



The governor claims he balanced four budgets and he’s correct. But it’s hardly an accomplishment that distinguishes Christie from any other governor since state law requires a balanced spending plan.
PolitiFact New Jersey takes a look at Governor Chris Christie's claim in the new ad, that he hasn't raised taxes, and concludes:

No new taxes for anyone [...]is debatable. 

During a 2011 town hall meeting in Evesham Township, Christie ruled out any tax increases, according to a fact sheet for the ad shared by Christie For Governor spokesman Kevin Roberts.

But other actions by the governor could be construed as raising taxes, experts have previously told PolitiFact New Jersey.

Although rates for income, sales and corporate business taxes have not gone up under Christie, Christie has cut funding to several tax credit programs that have the same effect as tax increases.

As for Christie's boast that he has balanced our straight New Jersey's budgets. PF tells us what that is really all about:

The governor claims he balanced four budgets and he’s correct. But it’s hardly an accomplishment that distinguishes Christie from any other governor since state law requires a balanced spending plan.

(ht Bill Bergman)