Mitt Romney tried harder to bring Jobs to Massachusetts, when the economy wasn’t that bad, more than Obama tried to bring jobs to America, when the economy was terrible.

Reasons to agree:

1. Romney did a good job of extended jobless benefits, Romney did it while balancing the budget. (03-18-2003, Romney administration announces extended jobless benefits. , 06-11-2003, Romney extends "helping hand" to unemployed").

2. Romney focused on Jobs more than Obama.  (06-24-2003, Romney embarks on a mission to create more jobs, 06-27-2003, Romney launches new web tool to attract jobs. 02-13-2003, Romney targets job growth through regional councils)

3. Romney was right to try to move jobs to Massachusetts, because if each Governor focused on making their states more competitive than our nation would be more competitive as a whole.  

4. Within his first 3 months in office Romney created a web-based site finder to help businesses find available land for new research facilities, warehouses or factories. The site provided information from real estate developers, land owners and real estate brokers, combining site-specific data, including the location and size of the parcel, with Graphic Information Systems (GIS) technology to provide a unique resource to meet a company’s real estate needs. The site allowed users to be able to access demographic information about the Commonwealth’s unique regions. The site also helped businesses source financing as and had a “wizard” to enable small businesses to identify other resources needed to start and grow their businesses. Obama never did anything like this. (06-27-2003, Romney Launches New Web Tool To Attract Jobs)

5. Romney launched a multi-million dollar integrated marketing campaign entitled, “Massachusetts, It’s All Here,” to attract fast-growing industries to the Bay State. Obama never did anything like this with the USA. (06-27-2003, Romney Launches New Web Tool To Attract Jobs)

6. Romney met with business leaders to discuss Massachusetts jobs more often than Obama Met with business leaders to increase USA jobs. (06-27-2003, Romney Launches New Web Tool To Attract Jobs)

Reasons to disagree:

1. Obama did a bad job of extended jobless benefits, by not balancing the budget.

2. Romney's focus on moving jobs to Massachusetts didn't create jobs, it just took them from other places. 

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Quotes from Mitt Romney on Jobs:

1. “Ultimately, the only way for us to get the Commonwealth back on track is to find a job for every citizen who wants one,” said Romney, after a tour of Workforce Central Career Center, which is operated by the Division of Employment and Training in partnership with the Worcester City Manager’s Office of Employment and Training. “Extending the hours of operation for all of the One-Stops will help us achieve that goal – one person and one job at a time.” Source: 06-11-2003 Press Release
2. “I’m not going to rest until we put Massachusetts back to work,” said Romney, at a Logan Airport news conference announcing the “Jobs First” initiative. Taken from a 06-24-2003 Press Release
3. “I am thrilled about Cisco’s expansion in Massachusetts. As the state’s number one salesman, I am going to pursue companies up and down both coasts to encourage them to grow jobs in Massachusetts,” said Romney, attending the grand opening for the new Cisco facility. “This new site finder will add to our efforts to get the Massachusetts economy back on track.” Source: 06-27-2003 Press Release
4. “In the past, state government has had a poorly coordinated approach to identifying our strengths and weaknesses, and as a result, our public policy has been clumsy in terms of maximizing our overall growth potential,” said Romney. He added, “These Regional Competitiveness Councils will provide us with the information we need to boost regional growth and bring more jobs to the state.” Source: 02-13-2003 Press Releases
5. “I am committed to putting Massachusetts back to work,” Romney said. “As difficult as our challenges are, we have enormous potential – a diverse economy, a highly educated workforce and major academic and research institutions.” “But we can only be successful by working together, all of us, Democrats and Republicans, business and labor, to create an environment that allows job growth and development to take place,” he said. Source: 07-16-2003 Press Release
6. “I am committed to putting Massachusetts back to work,” Romney said. “Our goal with this clearinghouse is to increase the amount of credit allocation to Massachusetts organizations and projects, so we can begin to attract and direct resources to qualifying communities whose reinvestment is an important pathway to entrepreneurship, community life and above all, jobs.” Source: 07-24-2003 Press Release
7. “These grants are an investment in the future of our workforce. Learning does not begin and end in the classroom – it extends to the factory floor and the boardroom,” said Romney, who made the announcement at Micro Networks Corporation, which received a $128,198 grant. He added, “These grants, which will train people in management leadership, problem solving, high tech and manufacturing, are just one more way that the Commonwealth is working in partnership with the private sector to ensure more and better jobs for the future.” Source: 08-05-2003 Press Release
8. “This exciting and robust job expansion will reach cities and towns stretching from Fall River to Springfield,” said Romney. “Over the long-term it promises to provide a boost to both the state and local economies.” Source: 08-12-2003 Press Release
9. “You went through a tremendous evaluation process to decide where to consolidate the plant. You analyzed over 30 scenarios and considered many other states. In the end, you decided to stay here in Massachusetts and for that, I salute you,” Romney told company officials during a tour of the facility. Source: 09-23-2003 Press Release
10. “The core of our ‘Jobs First’ initiative is to ensure that every citizen who is in need of a job can get one,” said Romney. “To attract employers and encourage faster growth rates, the Administration has already commissioned the career centers to extend their hours, and now with the events across the state today, we are one step closer to making sure every person who is looking for a job is given the tools to find one.” Source: 09-04-2003 Press Release
11. “All across the Commonwealth, today and every day, the state’s 32 Career Centers are at the front line, providing hope and resources for job seekers such as Cheryl Tate,” said Romney. “I will not be satisfied until we get many more citizens back to work. Through the state’s one-stop career centers, we will work to accomplish this one person and one job at a time.” Source: 09-04-2003 Press Release
12. “The manufacturing facility that you opened today will begin Therion’s next stage of development: the move from research and development into the commercialization of vaccines,” Romney said. He added, “It is a tremendous breakthrough and you could not have chosen a better place to expand.” Source: 09-10-2003 Press Release
13. “Businesses start up and find a home in Massachusetts because of the opportunities our Commonwealth provides to workers and employers,” Romney said. “Our highly skilled workforce is one of our most competitive advantages and in order to maintain this workforce, we must continue to invest in our workers.” “When you think of cranberries, you think of Ocean Spray,” said Romney. “With this grant, workers will be trained to help the company continue to make high-quality cranberry products faster and more cost effectively. And more jobs will come to Southeastern Massachusetts.” Source: 10-17-2003 Press Release
14. “The HIT program is yet another tool we use to invest in our workforce and in our businesses,” said Romney. “Since its inception, the HIT program has succeeded in matching up out of work individuals with good jobs at companies that are looking to grow. We encourage even more businesses to take advantage of the program.” Source: 01-18-2005 Press Release
15. “People want a chance to work so they can build self-sustaining lives instead of relying on a welfare check that will keep them trapped in poverty,” said Romney. “By providing support services and incentives where necessary, we want to give welfare recipients the opportunity to achieve independent and fulfilling lives.” Source: 01-24-2005 Press Release
16. “The welfare policies that Massachusetts instituted in 1995 were ahead of their time. But, the times have changed and we now lag behind the rest of the nation,” said Romney. “To help welfare recipients change their lives for the better, we need to update our laws.” Source: 01-24-2005 Press Release
17. “The Citizens Job Bank will boost economic activity in Massachusetts and help companies grow and thrive,” said Romney. “Holding the line on taxes and maintaining a business-friendly environment are among our highest priorities to ensure that more people will be working.” Source: 02-03-2005 Press Release
18. “The businesses and the jobs that could potentially be created because of this important new law reflect our state’s greatest strength – brainpower,” said Romney. “That’s what we bring to the table and that’s what we need to nurture for future job growth and economic success.” Source: 02-04-2005 Press Release
19. “Our economy is on the move and we are creating thousands of new jobs, but we need to keep our foot on the gas pedal, said Romney. “I am asking the Legislature to join with me in making sure Massachusetts is competitive when it comes to business growth and job creation.” Source: 03-03-2005 Press Release
20. “Bringing new jobs to Massachusetts is a top priority and the partnership with Citizens provides an innovative opportunity for businesses to tap into the state’s public and private resources,” said Romney. “In just two months, the job bank has added hundreds of jobs for our citizens and helped local businesses grow and thrive.” Source: 04-25-2005 Press Release
21. “These funds to train our workforce in cutting edge technologies and workforce efficiencies are absolutely critical to enhancing Massachusetts’ competitive edge,” said Romney, who announced the grants at Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO), which received a $188,000 grant to train 310 employees. Source: 06-15-2005 Press Release
22. “Our challenge now is to start spreading the news. The manufacturing tax credit is good for cutting edge companies, good for job seekers and great for Massachusetts,” Romney said. Source: 08-08-2005 Press Release
23. “This is a no-brainer. If we make it difficult for businesses to grow, we’re not going to have growing businesses,” said Romney. “It’s time to reform the permitting process in Massachusetts so that we can add jobs and chop away at the red tape that keeps good employers from coming to the Commonwealth.” Source: 08-17-2005 Press Release
24. "We need to send a clear message to companies in Massachusetts that we want them to grow and add jobs here," said Romney. "We can’t sit around while other states actively recruit our companies to move away. Aggressive marketing efforts will keep more jobs here and will attract companies that want to move to Massachusetts." Source: 08-22-2005 Press Release
25. “A highly-skilled workforce enables our state to compete and thrive in the global economy, and these workforce training grants will help our companies stay on the cutting-edge,” Romney said during his announcement of the grants at Infinity Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, one of the 73 grant recipients. Source: 11-09-2005 Press Release
26. “Businesses relocate and expand where they have access to well-trained and educated workers, and there is no better investment Massachusetts can make than to sharpen the skills of our employees,” Romney added. Source: 11-09-2005 Press Release

Jobs Related Romney Press Releases

2003

03-18-2003, Romney Administration Announces Extended Jobless Benefits

06-11-2003, Romney Extends "Helping Hand" To Unemployed

06-24-2003, Romney Embarks On A Mission To Create More Jobs

06-27-2003, Romney Launches New Web Tool To Attract Jobs

02-13-2003, Romney Targets Job Growth Through Regional Councils

07-16-2003, With Focus On Economy, Romney Kicks Off "Jobs First" Forums

07-24-2003, Romney Announces New Jobs Initiative To Promote Economic Development And Revitalization

08-05-2003, Romney Awards $3.3 Million In Workforce Training Funds

08-06-2003, Romney Holds Second "Jobs First" Forum

08-11-2003, Romney Holds Third "Jobs First" Forum

08-12-2003, Romney Announces Life Sciences Cluster Will Create 700 Jobs

09-30-2003, Romney Welcomes Jetblue Airways To Logan (Pdf)

09-23-2003, Romney Celebrates Consolidation Of Rockland Plant

09-15-2003, Romney Unveils Jobs Package To Strengthen The Economy 

09-04-2003, Romney, Healey Celebrate "Jobs First" Day At Career Centers

09-10-2003, Romney Focuses On Biotech As Another Company Expands In Mass

10-17-2003, Romney Highlights Importance Of Training Workers

2005

01-18-2005, Romney Touts Program Rewarding Companies For New Jobs

01-24-2005, With Work, Romney Helps Welfare Recipients Get On Their Feet

02-03-2005, Romney And Citizens Bank Announce Job Creation Program

02-04-2005, Romney Signs Bill That Sets The Stage For Job Growth

03-03-2005, With Employment On The Rise, Romney Steps Up Jobs Effort

04-11-2005, Healey Recognizes The Charles C. Lewis Company

04-25-2005, Romney And Citizens Bank Tout New Jobs In Massachusetts

06-15-2005, Romney Awards $8.5 Million In Workforce Training Funds

08-08-2005, Romney Asks Companies To Sign Up For Jobs Incentive Program

08-17-2005, In Worcester, Romney Pushes Permitting Reform To Create Jobs

08-22-2005, Romney Pushes For State Marketing Team To Help Create Jobs

11-09-2005, Romney Awards $5 Million In Workforce Training Funds

2006

02-13-2006, Healey Awards $6.5 Million In Workforce Training Grants

Belief's about Governor Mitt Romney and Jobs

Governor Mitt Romney is effective at creating an atmosphere that is conductive to Job [Growth.

Reasons to agree

1. As a CEO, business consultant, and investor he knew what it takes to get businesses to be succesful.
2. He changed the policy in Massachusetts so that the Career Center's were open more hours.
3. He suppored workplace training.
4. He kept corporate taxes low, so they would want to stay in Massachusetts.
5. He talked up companies that movied into Massachusetts.
6. He is very pro business.
7. He removed Red tape.
8. He created Regional Competitiveness Councils.
9. He created a formal process for CEO's to give the government feedback.
10. He rewarded companies that hired people that had been out of work for a while.
11. He created the Jobs First, "The HIT program", and other programs.
12. He sent a clear message to companies in Massachusetts that he want them to grow and add jobs here. He will do the same thing in America.

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Mitt Romney's Job Plan

Source: 08-06-2003 Press Release

In outlining his six-pronged TOPS program, Romney said government can play an important role in economic development by doing the following:

• Preserving a stable and competitive tax base;
• Holding down the cost of doing business in Massachusetts;
• Taming the high cost of housing by increasing the supply;
• Connecting our higher education system to regional workforce needs;
• Reforming state government to improve the delivery of services; and
• Working aggressively to bring more jobs to the state.

“In order to put Massachusetts back to work, the most important thing that government can do is to create the right environment for economic expansion and job growth. Employers will do the rest,” said Romney.