Long Thompson Responds to Daniels' Proposal

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Today Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jill Long Thompson released the following statement in response to Governor Mitch Daniels' speech to the Indianapolis Rotary Club:

"As our economy continues to struggle and as more and more Hoosiers join the unemployment rolls each month, we are in desperate need of new leadership that has a real plan to rebuild Indiana's economy and create good-paying jobs all across the state.

I am glad Governor Daniels has finally responded to my repeated calls for tax relief for Hoosiers. Unfortunately, the Governor's rhetoric doesn't match reality. With his plan, Hoosiers won't be getting a rebate this year.

The state's surplus was built on the backs of working people, as a direct result of the increased taxes - property, cigarette, sales and local income taxes - that Mitch Daniels pushed through. 

At this critical time in our state's history, we need leaders who will act immediately to reverse our downward economic slide and give hard working families a break from the high taxes that this administration has imposed.

As member of Congress, I never voted to increase taxes - and as Indiana's next Governor, I will take that same philosophy to the Statehouse. I strongly believe with the right priorities and right leadership we can revive this economy, keep taxes low and ensure greater economic prosperity for all Hoosiers."

Known for her ability to get things done, Jill Long Thompson is an accomplished public servant. She has served as a city councilor, a Congresswoman and as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. Long Thompson grew up on her family's farm in rural Whitley County and was the first in her family to go to college. She received her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University and went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in business from Indiana University.  A farmer and college professor by trade, Long Thompson lives with her husband Don Thompson, a commercial airline pilot, on their farm in Marshall County.

For more information about Jill Long Thompson, Dennie Oxley, or their campaign to restore Indiana's promise, please visit www.hoosiersforjill.com or call 317-635-Jill.

Source: Hoosiers for Jill Press Release

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