Which Former Governor and ‘12 Candidate Was the Most Successful Job Creator?
- Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:45pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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National Review Online has released an analysis based on seasonally adjusted employment data from the Bureau of Labor which shows former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson to have been the most successful job creator of the former Governors now in the 2012 GOP field. Gov. Johnson had an 11.6 percent job-growth rate from taking office in 1995 to the end of his term-limited tenure in 2003.
While Gov. Johnson was the only Governor now primary candidate to have served the majority of his tenure in the 1990s economy, Gov. Johnson’s growth rate trumps the next closest candidate, former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, by 5.7 percent. Mitt Romney was only able to raise the job-growth rate 1.6% as Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty a meager 0.5 percent from 2003 to 2011.
Onlookers cheering”Run Rick, Run” during Rick Perry’s speech at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans Saturday must have gotten the report early. As Governor of Texas from January 2001 to April 2011, the possible 2012 candidate lead the Lone Star state to an overall job-growth rate of 12.5 percent. Gov. Perry has recently planned an August trip to South Carolina, one of the three early primary states.
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Comments (83)
Barb1954
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:01amI think the point of this article is……….the RIGHT person is NOT Running…..YET.
Right? lol
Report Post »catndahat
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:53amDon’t know enough about him, but i already like Bachmann/Cain….or Cain/Bachmann…
Report Post »KnightFire
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:52amPaul / Johnson 2012
Those of you who think Perry is the second coming, you better do your homework…yeesh, you would have thought people would have learned this lesson by now…at first glance he looks great, until you start digging a bit…
http://www.prisonplanet.com/14-reasons-why-rick-perry-would-be-a-really-really-bad-president.html
Report Post »coot
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:04pmThank you for linking to this!
Report Post »Todd P
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:44amPerry / Bachman 2012
Report Post »harumph
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:50amI could do a Perry/Bachman or Perry/Cain ticket. I’d definitely put Johnson on my team in finance. Johnson is just too wonky for my taste.
Report Post »WTSpike
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:44amIn reading all your comments so far, you all come off as truly ignorant masses. All I see are uninformed and stupid comments about his last name and when he served. I have lived in New Mexico for nearly thirty years, and he was the best governor we had during that time. He made welfare reform one of his top agendas. He vetoed more spending bills than all other governors combined during that time. And yes, he did create the environment that led to the largest job growth in the nation during his administration. His proposal to legalize marijuana is based on honest assessment of the war on drugs: take out the illegality, you take out the money, you take out the violence. Then you tax it and stop wasting so much unnecessary money chasing around little pot-heads. It would in essence win the war on drugs and help to bring a lot of money into the government that is now wasted and spent fighting a war that does not need to be fought. Stoop to conquer, and win the fight.
CNN was wrong to omit him from the debate. He’s very intelligent, more articulate than you give him credit for, and worth listening to. He deserves a chance. And he’d be twice the President that Romney would be. Grow up, people!
Report Post »TheeAgnostic
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:35pmWell said. If more of these so called conservatives would actually read the Constitution for themselves, and not listen to what other so called conservatives or so called constitutional scholars tell them that that it says, then they could weigh the candidates words and or record against the Constitution and make an informed intelligent choice.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:55amAnyone know if he did anything to create the environment for the job growth? Yeah, you folks need to add a little more info.
TX is a no brainer…it’s always been anti-union and a cheap place to live…that too will change now that everyone is moving there…taxes will eventually creep up in TX…
Govs only look good if the state is doing good but what did the man do??????????
Report Post »HuntsvilleAla
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:42amThe focus here should be on Rick Perry. Who cares about Johnson!
Report Post »The Toad
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 6:13amThis was the best Governor!> http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/06/ross-review-the-undefeated-is-for-you.html
Report Post »Crawfish Festival
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 3:30amGood for him!
He wants to legalize marijuana.
Report Post »Mack truck
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 3:03amI wish Rick Perry would come to South Carolina. I would love to see Lyndsey Graham get off his RINO butt and kiss Rick’s snake skin boot.
Report Post »Vunks
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 2:31amGive me a Ron Paul/Gary Johnson ticket and I will walk into church that same day and repent.
Report Post »Listenup
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 12:36amMr. Johnson was left out of the NH debate by CNN.
Report Post »ISRAELISOURFRIEND
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 12:29am“Wiener VS. Johnson”
My apologies, my sense of humor couldn’t be denied… Ha!
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 12:07amLeaning towards Rick Perry myself and maybe Palin or Bachman.
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:17amDefinitely perry, if he runs.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:58pmWhy was he left out of the NH debate?
Report Post »Libertarian Atheist
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:45pmbecause the MSM doesn‘t like people with other views that aren’t just common democrat/republican talking points, it‘s bad enough they have to put ron paul on since he’s so popular now to a point where they can’t censor him as they did back in 2008
Report Post »HellPhish89
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:30pmuhh 1995-2003 isnt exactly comparable to 2007-present..
Report Post »harryt17
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:21pmron paul/ johnson ticket would be a unreal ticket to bring out country back to the country that our forfathers wanted it to be. We have been lied too by these elite bankers and our military complex long Enough! People need to open up real history books and see that history is repeating itself and it doesnt end up well for america if we allow these traders to prevail!
Report Post »JMartin76
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:58pmCheck out this 6 seconds of straight talking by Romney separating himself from Reagan … http://youtu.be/7pVqZzHm3Z4
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:57pm2 jobs in New Mexico is like 2 million elsewhere so don’t get a giddy!!!
Report Post »ProudPJ
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:19pm2 jobs = 2 million elsewhere? You must be a Billy Richards fan. You probably spent some time in NM during both their terms? It appears you know what your talking about. Well then, from one former New Mexican to another………………..are you sure you know about the economy of NM?
Report Post »Listenup
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:18pmI really admire Gary Johnson and think he is an excellent candidate. He is honest and sincere and an entrepreneurial American with wonderful values rather than a politician who wants to be noticed and admired. Listen to him when you have the chance and see what you think.
Report Post »frustratedwithgovt
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:06pmFrom 2003 says it all. He has zero chance so lets just move along ;)
Report Post »JMartin76
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:06pmANY Republican but Mitt Romney! He is no conservative. In my opinion, based on his flip flopping, he would be the end of middle of the road Americans trusting the Republican party. We can not stand for another fake conservative. There has been to much damage done to our liberties and our country to nominate someone who is not firmly grounded and his/her principles!
Johnson may be “too libertarian” but, at least one knows what his intentions would be.
Report Post »Str8talk
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:22pmWhats your proof JMartin?? His stance on every issue is conservative. He is by anyone‘s determination the best qualified to turn this country’s economy around and get Americans (not illegals) back to work. He was serving as Gov. of Mass. which is probably the most liberal state in the union, so most of the legislation he signed had a liberal bias, but make no mistake he’s a conservative.
Report Post »JMartin76
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:39pmSTR8TALK,
Report Post »Well in the last 10 years he FLIPPED from pro choice to pro life, from supporting more gun legislation to being a strict 2nd Amendment advocate. As governor he instituted Romney Care which MANDATES the Sovereign Citizens of Massachusetts to purchase health care. He recently made mention of the fact that he believes man is a contributor to global warming. And finally, he was elected governor of Mass. prior to the election of Scott Brown as senator, which was a protest vote by the people of Mass. to Obama’s over reaching agenda. Mass. may be the most liberal state in the nation… that doesn’t exactly scream conservative candidate. Go on Youtube and check out the gubernatorial debates Romney was in… He was constantly postulating himself has a moderate. Now,
I’m not saying there is not a place for moderates, there is but, say what you mean and mean what you say!
commonsenseguy
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:40pm@str8talk. most of the bills he signed had a liberal bias, but make no mistake he is a conservative,
Report Post »that is the problem with all of the politicians, they try to be one thing for election reasons,then when they get elected they, show their true colors. we don’t need some one who is a middle of the road president, we need some one who can be what the American people want, some one who will do what they are elected to do, run this country as to the constitution. not some liberal ideology i know that compromise is the way to get things done, but not when our country is on the brink of total destruction,and well on it’s way to some thing that represents communism. we can not take any more left wing liberal flip flopping ideology.
Stopit
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:55pm@Str8talk
Didn’t you read the article? Romney with 1.6% job growth record and he’s the most qualified?
We need a real constitutional conservative with the founders libertarian perspective BADly. Since you are making these comments about Romney you should do some research and learn more of what a limited role the federal government is supposed to play in our lives. Nah! You don’t need to do any research…just open your eyes and judge for yourself. Its apparent.
Report Post »Let FREEDOM RING!
ProudPJ
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:06pmAdd your comments
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:54pmI’d vote for him, if he’s VP to for Ron Paul.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:07pmHe’d probably be beneficial working with/on the administration
>when it changes.
Report Post »american1st
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:18pmgood VP choice for Paul i would vote for that..
Report Post »123gone
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:58pmRon Paul or any of them for that matter needs to clearly denounce the NWO, Agenda 21, and ICLEI before they get my vote. These are Communist agendas.
Check it out – http://www.freedomadvocates.org/
Ron alluded to a NWO during his first debate; who else is buying into that BS?
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:28pmDid you get tired of being called Sinista?
Report Post »MonIIcne
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:23amDid you get tired of being called a Chihuahua?
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:56amRon Loony Paul?
Report Post »the_zazzy
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:53am@V-MAN MACE:
Where did the SINISTA go?
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:18am“Sinista” is latin for “left”. Maybe our dear friend is feeling a little less left?
Report Post »ProudPJ
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:04pmHey! Spirited woke up.
>I think.
Report Post »Libertarian Atheist
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:41pm@123gone, ron paul denounces the NWO with his very actions. Now why would you say he won’t get ur vote, you act as if any other candidates denounce the NWO(infact they’re a bunch of shills helping to bring it about)
Report Post »spirited
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:48pmWe already had a President “Johnson”.
> What’s yer point?
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:52pmGood luck to Gary Johnson. He’s had trouble getting media attention. If people want a libertarian they tend to support Ron Paul. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/p/campaign-status.html
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:55pmThats all well and good but the guy speaks like the “king’s speech” without the speech therapist!! Not too mention he is MORE libertarian than I am comfortable with….
Report Post »FrankSpeak
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:00pmGood one spirited!
Report Post »eddvoss
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:02pmWe had two of them. Andrew Johnson and Lyndon B Johnson.
Report Post »poorrichardsnews
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:06pmJohnson isn’t even a blip on the radar at this point. Zogby had a poll today showing Bachmann LEADING Romney by 9 points. http://poorrichardsnews.com/post/6769170766/zogby-poll-michele-bachmann-takes-the-lead Hope this is the start of a trend.
I don’t think Johnson has even scored a single % on any poll that I’ve read.
Report Post »TheBMT
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:16pmIts a good thing they didn’t allow him to debate in New Hampshire. Thank You Media for picking who we can listen to. Anyhoos, Gary Johnson did a youtube video of him going over all the questions asked from the NH debate if you are interested. The more people fighting for Liberty, the better.
Report Post »americansfightingforcommonsense
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:24pmWe need people like Rick Perry and Michelle Bachman and Sara Palin to run and take back the White House.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:32pmWHo??
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:21am‘95 to ’03…big deal, every thing was fine then. That’s like saying during that time that someone made a profit when they sold their house, everyone was. Doesn’t mean he could do it in the tough times.
Report Post »He‘s weird and not because he’s a libertarian because he doesn‘t know how to speak and he’s single and always talking about his girl friend…immature
Harvey
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:33amIf your old enough to remember the first Johnson,Lyndon B.,was one of the biggest crooks that ever sit in the Oval Office.Not counting the one thats in there now.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 6:58amHe has some good ideas…along with a lot of stupid ones…
Report Post »skinnydipinacid
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:27amGJ… yet another candidate I’d vote for over Obama any day of the week
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:50amTo bad they labeled him a racists and tobacco lobbyist, but Barber did almost as good in Mississippi during the middle of the democrat depression of 2006-2011.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:55amHARVEY
Report Post »I think you are confused, the biggest crooks name was Reagan.
Enuff Zenuff
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:24am.
@Cemerius
What part of “the Most Successful Job Creator” are you uncomfortable with?
The logical conclusion of this article is that the MORE Libertarian our government is, the more wealth we will all have – when we can all be fully and gainfully employed without having to pay for so much over-regulation and waste.
In a way I am grateful that Gary Johnson was shut out of the CNN debate as it turned out that brought him far more public awareness than participating would have brought.
As for Johnson’s speech – Barack Obama is a pretty smooth talker – how’s that working out for us? Let’s choose our priorities well (less government) and not be so Hollywoodized that we‘d ignore a talented governor like Johnson simply because he failed to be as ’entertaining’ a speech-giver as a Clinton or Obama.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:44amA round about story actually about Rick Perry. (Whom I think is okay, so I don’t mind so much.)
Report Post »Notice the qualifiers “current candidate”.
Notice they conclude with a comparison to Perry, with him coming out on top.
Perry will announce in the next 14 days, I am convinced.
This is one of many lead-in pieces to his entry.
Again, I don’t mind.
It is fact-based, so I’m not being fed half-truths. THAT, I would mind!
VegasGuy
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 12:44pmIf you want milk toast for a president, then Gary Johnson is your guy.
Report Post »ProudPJ
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:01pmI must thank you for your comment. I am a casual reader of this sight. So, for me to sign and respond to a comment such as your’s. It means a lot. My assumption is that you did not read the article, use reason, or fact in your statement.
Report Post »Cannoneer
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:17pmActually we have had 2 Johnsons.
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